Tamarind Fizz Recipe

Master this homemade Tamarind Fizz recipe - the best easy mocktail recipe that balances sweet, sour, and spiced notes perfectly. Learn how to make this refreshing alcohol-free drink with authentic tamarind, aromatic spices, and effervescent soda for a sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage that's both exotic and approachable.

Difficulty:

Beginner

Prep Time:

10 mins

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Serves:

2 mocktails

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml tamarind paste (or tamarind concentrate diluted according to package instructions)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">30ml fresh lime juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">30ml simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">5ml ginger juice (freshly grated and pressed)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2g ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1g ground cardamom</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">350ml chilled soda water</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Crushed ice, as needed</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Lime wheels for garnish</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)</li></ul>

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Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Cocktail shaker</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Fine mesh strainer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Highball glasses</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Bar spoon</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Juicer</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>In a cocktail shaker, combine the tamarind paste, lime juice, simple syrup, ginger juice, ground cinnamon, and cardamom. These ingredients form the flavor base of your mocktail - the tamarind provides a sweet-sour depth while the spices add complexity and warmth.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about To add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. This not only chills the mixture but also helps integrate the thick tamarind paste with the other ingredients. The mixture should become well-combined and slightly frothy.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Fill your highball glasses halfway with crushed ice. Crushed ice rather than cubes creates a more even cooling effect and helps maintain the drink's temperature longer as it melts more slowly than smaller pieces.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Double-strain the tamarind mixture into the glasses, dividing equally. The double-straining (through the cocktail shaker strainer and then through a fine mesh strainer) ensures no pulp or spice granules make it into the final drink, creating a smoother texture.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Slowly pour the chilled soda water into each glass, gently stirring with a bar spoon as you pour. This gradual addition preserves the carbonation while creating a beautiful gradient effect. Fill to about 1 cm from the top of the glass.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Garnish each glass with a lime wheel perched on the rim and a cinnamon stick if using. The lime adds a fresh aromatic element while the cinnamon stick can be used as a stirrer, gradually infusing more spice flavor as the drink sits.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Serve immediately while the drink is perfectly chilled and the carbonation is at its peak. The ideal Tamarind Fizz should have a beautiful amber color with tiny bubbles rising to the surface, and the aroma should be a harmonious blend of fruity tamarind and warming spices.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Tamarind Fizz Recipe?

Tamarind Fizz combines tamarind paste, lime juice, simple syrup, ginger juice, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and soda water. It's garnished with lime wheels and optional cinnamon sticks for a sophisticated balance of sweet, tangy and spiced notes.

How to make Tamarind Fizz Recipe at home?

Learn how to make Tamarind Fizz Recipe at home by combining tamarind paste with lime juice, simple syrup and spices in a shaker, adding ice and shaking vigorously, then straining into ice-filled glasses and topping with soda water. The key is double-straining for smoothness and adding soda slowly to preserve carbonation.

Can I use tamarind concentrate instead of paste for this spiced mocktail?

Yes, tamarind concentrate works perfectly! Simply dilute according to package instructions before measuring. Concentrate typically provides a more consistent flavour than homemade paste, though you may need to adjust the sweetness level slightly to balance the stronger tang.

What's the best way to extract fresh ginger juice for this refreshing beverage?

For fresh ginger juice, grate peeled ginger using a microplane or fine grater, then squeeze the pulp through a small sieve or press in a garlic crusher. For maximum potency, use young ginger with thin, papery skin – it contains more juice and a brighter flavour.

How can I create a sugar-free version of this tangy fizz drink?

Create a sugar-free version by replacing simple syrup with monk fruit sweetener, stevia, or erythritol. Start with half the equivalent amount and adjust to taste. You might also add a splash of pure pomegranate juice for natural sweetness and complementary flavour.

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