Tamarind Date Night Kitchen

Tamarind gives this cup a rounded, dark-fruit sourness, while date supplies a softer sweetness and ginger adds warmth. Dissolve the concentrate well so the acidity is spread evenly through the liquid. A soft date releases flavor more easily than a firm one. The result should feel gently tart rather than aggressively sour, so start cautiously with a strong concentrate. This is an unusual evening fruit drink with a deeper character than citrus, particularly good if sweet milk drinks don't appeal.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Water
• 1/2 tsp Unsweetened tamarind concentrate
• 1 fruit Soft pitted date
• 2 slice Fresh ginger, thinly sliced

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit as listed, removing all stones, cores and hard stems.
2. Put the water and all remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until any fresh fruit has softened.
3. Mash softened fruit gently, then strain if you prefer a smoother cup. Remove whole peel, herbs or ginger pieces. Serve comfortably warm.

Benefits

Tamarind and dates · refreshing fluids

Tamarind, dates, and ginger makes room for more water in your day. The 6 oz base carries a deep sweet-sour tang without needing alcohol to give it character.

The tamarind detail

Here tamarind supplies a deep sweet-sour tang, with dates and ginger turning that familiar ingredient into a different kind of warm cup.