Tamarind Mango Mocktail (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For tamarind pulp
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25 gram seedless tamarind (around ⅓ cup)
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¾ cup water
→ For mocktail
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1 liter mango nectar or mango juice
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1 ½ tablespoon Tajin classico
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½ teaspoon black salt
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½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
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1 liter club soda or sparkling water
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Ice cubes, for serving
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Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Combine seedless tamarind and water in a pot. Boil on medium heat for 5 minutes or until the tamarind softens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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Once cooled, blend the tamarind mixture using a blender or immersion hand blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any fibers. Set the tamarind pulp aside.
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In a large pitcher, combine mango nectar or juice, Tajin classico, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and 4 tablespoons of the prepared tamarind pulp. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
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Refrigerate the mango-tamarind mixture for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. If your mango juice is already very cold, you may use it immediately.
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For each serving, fill a glass with ice cubes and add a few mint leaves. Pour the mango-tamarind mixture until half full, then top with sparkling water or club soda. Gently stir and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Store-bought tamarind paste can be substituted for homemade pulp to save time.
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For batch serving, add the sparkling water or club soda immediately before serving to maintain carbonation.
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The mango-tamarind base can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated.