Refresco o Jugo de Tamarindo (Tamarind Drink)

A very popular drink in some Hispanic coutries, very refreshing if served with a lot of ice.



5-6 tamarind pods (like in the picture)
6 cups cold water
Sugar to taste
Vanilla to taste
Crushed or ice cubes.

Peel the tamarind pods and soak them in 4 cups of cold water. Let it rest in the fridge or counter for about 4 hours. Using a clean hand or a wooden spoon, mash the pods in the water to release the pulp, this will take 3 or 4 minutes.

Pass the mixture though a strainer and add 2 cups of water to the leftover tamarind in the strainer.

Add sugar and vanilla to taste and ice cubes.