Description
A sweet, tart, and refreshing cocktail that combines homemade rhubarb syrup with gin and tonic, perfect for springtime enjoyment.
Ingredients
For the Rhubarb Syrup
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb (No need to peel, just trim the ends.)
- 1 cup water (For simmering with rhubarb.)
- 1 cup sugar (Equal amount added to the collected rhubarb liquid.)
For the Cocktail
- 1-1.5 oz rhubarb simple syrup (Adjust based on sweetness preference.)
- 2 oz gin (Use London Dry, botanical, or craft gin.)
- 4-6 oz tonic water (Chilled tonic water.)
- 1 piece fresh lime (Squeeze for tartness.)
- as desired pieces optional garnishes (rhubarb ribbons, strawberries, cucumber slices, mint, basil, edible flowers) (Use for decoration and added flavor.)
- as needed cubes ice (Use good quality ice that does not melt instantly.)
Instructions
Make the Rhubarb Syrup
- Chop the rhubarb and add it to a small pot with 1 cup of water.
- Bring it to a gentle simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes until the rhubarb is very soft and the water turns pink.
- Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl, pressing lightly to extract liquid without mashing.
- Measure the liquid and mix it with an equal amount of sugar. Stir over low heat until dissolved, then cool.
Prepare the Cocktail
- Fill a tall glass with lots of ice.
- Add 1 to 1.5 oz of the rhubarb syrup.
- Pour in 2 oz of gin.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime.
- Top with 4 to 6 oz of chilled tonic water.
- Stir gently once or twice, taste, and adjust sweetness with more syrup or tartness with more lime as desired.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, use the rhubarb syrup with tonic or sparkling water and a pinch of salt. Chill all ingredients for a refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cocktail, Drink
- Cuisine: American