This Minty Tamarind Rum Cooler blends the bold tang of tamarind with cooling mint and smooth rum for a drink that’s sweet, sour, and satisfying. It’s a unique tropical cocktail with street-market soul and party-ready flair.
Yields: 1 serving
Prep time: 5 minutes
✨ Why You’ll Love This
✔ Unique flavor profile – unlike any standard rum cocktail
✔ Perfect balance of sweet-tart-spicy
✔ Ready in 5 minutes – no cooking required
✔ Great for hot days – ultra-refreshing
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces light rum
- 4 ounces tamarind juice (unsweetened or sweetened to taste)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- ½ ounce simple syrup (optional, depending on the sweetness of the tamarind juice)
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig and lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Gently clap the mint leaves between your palms to release their aroma and place them in a cocktail shaker.
Step 3: Add the rum, tamarind juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) to the shaker.
Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice.
Step 5: Secure the lid tightly and shake well until the shaker is very cold, about 15-20 seconds.
Step 6: Fill a highball glass or another tall glass with fresh ice.
Step 7: Double-strain the cocktail into the ice-filled glass to remove the muddled mint leaves.
Step 8: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel.
💎 Bartender’s Secrets
✅ Tamarind hack: Strain concentrate through mesh to remove fibers
✅ Extra frothy: Dry shake (no ice) with ½ oz egg white first
✅ No tamarind? Use ½ oz pomegranate molasses + ½ oz lime
📊 Nutrition (Per Drink)
| Calories 180 | Carbs 15g | Sugar 12g |
| Alcohol 14g | Vegan ✔ | Gluten-Free ✔ |
🍹 Serving Ideas
Street Food Pairing: Serve with Mexican elote
Poolside: Float edible flowers in the ice
Mocktail Version: Use tamarind soda + skip rum
Enjoy your Minty Tamarind Rum Cooler!
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