Tamarind Drink

Directions

1. 1
   Cover tamarind pods with hot water.
2. 2
   Let stand 1 hour; drain.
3. 3
   Rinse and drain.
4. 4
   Remove pods, stems and strings from tamarinds.
5. 5
   Place pods in 2 quarts of water.
6. 6
   Let stand at least 8 hours or overnight; strain, reserving liquid.
7. 7
   Press as much tamarind pulp as possible through a sieve.
8. 8
   Mix pulp, reserved liquid and the sugar or honey.
9. 9
   Heat just until the sugar or honey melts.
10. 10
    Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
11. 11
    Serve over ice.