Tamarind Cooler

This is an Asian inspired recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay in Boy Meets Grill.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups boiling water
• 1⁄8 cup honey (or more to taste, or use 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar)
• 2 -3  tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced
• 2  tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1 -2  tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
•  fresh mint sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together boiling water, brown sugar, ginger, and tamarind paste until mixture is mixed well.
2. Let steep for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the lemon juice and let the mixture cool.
3. Strain it through a fine sieve set over a pitcher and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
4. Divide the cooler among tall glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with a mint sprig.