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Tamarind and Vodka Cocktail

Name: Tamarind and Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup plus 8 teaspoons tamarind concentrate,* divided; 2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided; 12 tablespoons vodka, divided; 4 cups ice cubes, divided; Lime slices

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Stir 8 cups water, sugar, 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in large pitcher until sugar dissolves. DO AHEAD: Cocktail base can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
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Combine 1/2 cup cocktail base, 3 tablespoons vodka, 2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice cubes; shake 30 seconds to chill. Strain into 2 Martini glasses. Garnish with lime slices. Repeat 3 more times for 8 cocktails.
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Often labeled "concentrate cooking tamarind, "tamarind concentrate can be found at Thai and Asian markets.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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