Agua de Tamarindo

2 Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the tamarindo pods, removing all the brown outer shells.

2. 2

   Place the peeled tamarindo in a pot with 4 cups of the water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn off the heat and let the tamarindo rest in the cooking water for about 2 hours so it softens.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture through a fine strainer set over a pitcher, pressing the pulp through with your fingers or the back of a spoon — the seeds and fibers stay behind in the strainer.

5. 5

   Add the remaining 4 cups of water and the sugar; stir until fully dissolved.

6. 6

   Refrigerate until cold and serve over ice.