Muddled Tamarind and Rum Caribeña

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A refreshing Caribbean cocktail featuring the tangy warmth of tamarind balanced with aged rum and fresh lime, perfect for tropical evenings. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together aged rum, tamarind paste, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz tamarind paste and 3/4 oz simple syrup to release the mint oils and blend tamarind.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz aged rum and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the mixing glass, then fill it halfway with crushed ice.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine the flavors without bruising the mint.
  4. Step 4: Fill a tall Collins glass with crushed ice to the brim and strain the mixture over it.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir softly to integrate the carbonation.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel on the rim.

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