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Tamarind Margarita in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Tamarind Margarita recipe

ShakenRocks glassCubed ice17% ABV

The Tamarind Margarita is a shaken agave cocktail, made with tequila blanco, tamarind syrup, lime juice and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 17% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol and about 220 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Tamarind Margarita ingredients

Tequila blanco45 ml (1½ oz)
Tamarind syrup30 ml (1 oz)
Lime juice20 ml (¾ oz)
Triple sec15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Tamarind Margarita

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with chilli salt rim and a lime wheel.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Chilli salt rim and a lime wheel
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Tamarind Margarita: quick answers

How strong is a Tamarind Margarita?
About 17% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Tamarind Margarita?
About 220 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Tamarind Margarita served in?
A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Tamarind Margarita have?
4 in total: tequila blanco, tamarind syrup, lime juice and triple sec.

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