Tamarind Martinis
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 4 ounces unsweetened tamarind pulp
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Sugar (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Combine 2 1/2 cups boiling water and tamarind in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Break tamarind into small pieces; let stand 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring once. Cool. Combine tamarind liquid, sugar syrup, vodka, and juice in a pitcher, stirring well. Add crushed ice; stir or shake well. Garnish rims of 8 martini glasses with sugar, if desired. Strain chilled martini mixture into prepared glasses; garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
boiling water, sugar, water, vodka, lime juice, sugar, lime wedges
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tamarind-martinis (may not work)