Tamarind Cucumber Fresh Round

Tamarind gives cucumber and mint a deeper, fruitier sourness than lime would. The cucumber keeps the drink feeling light, while mint adds a cool aroma. Dissolve the concentrate completely in a little of the still liquid before adding the sparkling water. Different concentrates vary in strength, so begin cautiously if yours is especially sharp. This is a refreshing savory-leaning cooler with an unusual finish, particularly good when you want something tart without another obvious citrus flavor.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/2 tsp Unsweetened tamarind concentrate
• 4 slice Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 4 leaf Mint leaves

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit and herbs as listed. Mash soft fruit to release juice; lightly press herbs or thin ginger slices without shredding them.
2. Add the still juices and stir. Strain out seeds, skins or herb pieces if you prefer a smoother texture.
3. Pour in the chilled sparkling water slowly and stir once. Serve immediately, with ice if you like.

Benefits

Tamarind and cucumber · refreshing fluids

Using tamarind, cucumber, and mint turns the measured water into a drink with a deep sweet-sour tang. That water still counts toward your fluid intake.

A sparkling setting for cucumber

Pairing cucumber with tamarind and mint puts a crisp green flavor into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.