Tamarind Drink

In Mexico, tamarind is used to prepare cold drinks, hot drinks, and many sweet treats, like ice cream and paletas. Tamarind can also be used as a sauce for some dishes, but the most common use for it is to make this refreshing drink. In the United States, you can buy tamarind pods at Asian, Indian, Caribbean, and African markets, since it is widely known in those cultures; you can also buy them online.