Tamarind whiskey Sour
A tamarind whiskey sour is a spiced cocktail built on tangy tamarind paste, whiskey, warm cinnamon, star anise and cloves, chilled over ice. The Thermomix dissolves the spiced sugar syrup evenly and blends the sour mixture into a silky, bar-quality drink with none of the manual shaking effort.
About this recipe
Tamarind whiskey sour Thermomix TM7 recipes bring an exotic, spiced twist to the classic whiskey sour cocktail. Tangy tamarind paste meets smooth whiskey, while a warm syrup infused with cinnamon, star anise, whole cloves and freshly grated nutmeg adds festive depth to every glass. This cocktail recipe works brilliantly in the all-in-one kitchen machine because the TM7 heats the spiced sugar syrup gently without scorching, something a saucepan on the hob rarely manages. The machine then chills and blends the mixture with ice cubes into a silky, frothy sour that rivals any cocktail bar. Perfect for a festive aperitif, a dinner party starter or a cosy evening drink, this tamarind whiskey sour recipe delivers balanced sweet, sour and warming spice notes in minutes, with almost no washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Taste the tamarind paste before mixing, as brands vary widely in sourness and sweetness. Adjust the amount of sugar syrup accordingly so your tamarind whiskey sour stays balanced between tangy and sweet.
- Strain the blended cocktail through a fine sieve before serving to catch the whole cloves, star anise and the cinnamon quill, ensuring a silky-smooth drink without gritty spice fragments clinging to the ice cubes.
- For the best flavour, let the cinnamon, star anise and clove syrup rest overnight in the fridge before blending with whiskey and tamarind. The spices deepen beautifully, giving your sour a richer, more rounded warmth.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: replace the whiskey with cold, strong black tea or a smoky lapsang souchong. Keep the tamarind paste and spiced syrup exactly the same, blend with ice cubes and serve with a strip of orange peel for an equally complex mocktail.
- Festive winter variation: add a small piece of peeled fresh ginger and a pinch of grated nutmeg to the syrup, then garnish each glass with a toasted cinnamon quill and star anise for a glowing Christmas-party tamarind sour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise heating - The Thermomix warms the sugar syrup with cinnamon and star anise evenly, releasing aromas without any scorching. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Built-in weighing - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs whiskey and tamarind paste directly in the bowl for consistent balance. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix blends tamarind, whiskey and ice cubes into a frothy, bar-quality sour in seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Fresh grating - The TM7 grates whole nutmeg finely over the mixture, delivering fresher spice aroma than pre-ground powder. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Intense grinding - The Thermomix grinds the whole cloves and cinnamon coarsely, exposing maximum flavour for the infused syrup. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- water
- sugar
- cinnamon quill
- star anise
- whole cloves
- grated nutmeg
- orange peel
- tamarind paste
- ice cubes
- freshly squeezed lime juice