Ginger Tamarind Margarita
There's nothing like a tangy and mildly spicy margarita to kick off the summer! I love the combination of ginger and tamarind with lime -- the ginger adds a tinge of spice, the tamarind is always nice and tangy, the lime adds tartness, and everything just works perfectly together.
Ingredients
- 2 inches ginger root, (sliced, not peeled)
- 1/4 cup tamarind paste or concentrate
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 oz white tequila
- 2 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Himalayan pink salt
- 1 lime slice, (for garnish)
- Cilantro leaves, (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring sugar, 1 cup water, tamarind, and ginger to boil in a small saucepan.
- After boiling, let the syrup simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and bring to room temperature.
- Strain before using. This can be made up to 2-3 days in advance; just store it in an airtight glass container in a cool dark cabinet.
- Combine tequila, Cointreau, 2 ounces of syrup, lime juice, and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds.
- Use lime wedge to wet rim of chilled glass, then line rim with Himalayan pink salt
- Strain the mixture into a glass and garnish with lemon slices and cilantro.