Spiced Tamarind Rum Cooler
A tangy tamarind rum cooler with a spicy kick and a bright, effervescent finish for tropical refreshment. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, tamarind concentrate, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz tamarind concentrate
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz chili simple syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 (for garnish) lime wheel
- 1 (for garnish) thin red chili slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Step 2: In a shaker, combine 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz tamarind concentrate, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz chili simple syrup.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the glass over the crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel perched on the rim and a thin red chili slice balanced on top for a spicy visual pop.
