Tamarind Ginger Rum Buck
Tamarind, ginger, lime, and rum make a tart, sparkling buck with a bright tropical edge.
Prep: 8 · Cook: · Total: 8 · Serves: 1 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (94 reviews)
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Inspired by the tart fruit highballs poured at tropical roadside bars. The tamarind, ginger, and salt balance is an original Tastelicious build.
Story
Theo likes a highball that wakes up the whole table. Tamarind brings a tangy jolt, ginger keeps it lively, and the bubbles make every sip feel like a clean getaway. Build it tall, squeeze the lime, and send the glass down the counter.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce ginger syrup
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 4 ounces chilled ginger beer
- 1 cup ice
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- Add the tamarind concentrate, lime juice, ginger syrup, and sea salt to a shaker and stir until smooth.
- Pour in the rum and fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake for 8 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into an ice-filled tall glass.
- Top slowly with the ginger beer and give the drink one gentle stir.
- Garnish with the lime wedge and serve immediately while the bubbles are fresh.
Chef Tips
- Stir the tamarind concentrate first so it blends evenly with the other ingredients.
- Taste the ginger beer before adding syrup because sweetness varies by brand.
- Use dark rum for a richer molasses note or white rum for a cleaner finish.
- Chill the ginger beer before mixing so the drink stays crisp.
Cook's Notes
- Use tamarind concentrate, not a ready-to-drink sweet tamarind beverage.
- Add the ginger beer after straining so the drink keeps its fizz.
- Taste before adding extra syrup because brands vary in sweetness.