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An Alcohol-Free beverage that combines a simple Tamarind Simple Syrup, Pineapple, Lime, Almond Milk and Mint in honour of Olivia Pope from Scandal on Valentine's Day.

- Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings 1 cocktail
Author Monica C

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Tamarind Syrup *See notes below for recipe
  • ½ oz Freshly squeezed Lime
  • 1 oz Almond Milk
  • 3 Sprigs Mint

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add 1 sprig of mint (stem removed) and the rest of your ingredients.
  2. Give this a good shake and strain over fresh ice.
  3. Top with a beautiful bouquet of Mint (2 remaining sprigs).

Recipe Notes

To make the Tamarind Syrup, in a small saucepan, add 2 overflowing tbsp Tamarind Paste, with ½ cup Granulated Sugar and add ½ cup Water. Let this come to a simmer and break down the Tamarind Paste. Simmer for approximately 3-5 minutes. Strain. Store into fridge, up to 2 weeks. This recipe makes enough for 4 drinks.