Cinnamon-Tamarind Margarita Recipe

Updated March 31, 2025

This margarita is quite tart and refreshing, with the slightly earthy notes of tamarind and cinnamon coming through. Use a good 100% agave tequila, either blanco or reposado. The spice of the tequila echoes beautifully though this cocktail, and a little Cointreau adds a hint of orangey sweetness.

We used tamarind concentrate, which comes as a thick liquid in a plastic jar. If you can only find tamarind blocks, don't worry. Submerge an inch or so of the block in a few tablespoons of hot water for fifteen minutes. Mash to loosen, and discard any seeds or undissolved solids.

Recipe Details

Cinnamon-Tamarind Margarita Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 10 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

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Ingredients

For the Rim:

1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

For the Cocktail:

3/4 ounce tamarind concentrate
2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila (100% agave)
1 1/4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 ounce Cointreau
Ice
Cinnamon stick to garnish, if desired

Directions

Mix sugar, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon in a small bowl, then pour onto a saucer. Pour 2 tablespoons lime juice onto a second saucer. Turn serving glass (martini glass or old fashioned) in lime juice to coat the outer rim. Then spin glass in cayenne mixture, rotating slowly to coat.
Add tamarind concentrate, tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, and Cointreau to mixing glass. Fill with ice and shake well, about 30 seconds. Strain into serving glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick if desired.

Special equipment

cocktail shaker and strainer

Tequila

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
271	Calories
0g	Fat
35g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1272mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 24mg	122%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 262mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.