Tamarind Drink

Chef Mercedes Baynes has still another treat in store for those who fancy Caribbean cooking. In her popular website, BrimstoneRecipes.com, Mercedes guides you through the kitchen once more, this time for a "Tamarind Drink." For what Mercedes calls a "refreshing drink," you simply take four cups of shelled tamarinds, add in eight cups of water, two cups of brown sugar, four pieces of thinly sliced ginger root, and a few fresh mint leaves.

Combine the tamarinds and water in a large pitcher and soak them overnight. Remove the tamarind pulp. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add ginger slices and add sugar to your own taste. After chilling the concoction for a couple of hours, you're ready to enjoy this refreshing libation.