One of the things I love to do on a lazy weekend is to mix up a batch of cocktails and sit on my caged in porch while working on my computer. It was a little too chilly to fully appreciate sitting outside on Saturday, but it didn't stop me from mixing some delicious drinks. I had picked up some rhubarb at the Hollywood farmers market last weekend and was anxious to use it. A little while ago I saw this rhubarb soda on the Culinate site and thought it would probably be delicious with a little vodka mixed in. They must have read my mind because this past week I came across this rhubarb cosmopolitan on the same site. I still have a bunch of lemons from Raulito's brother so I just used those and came up with a delicious combination of both of the recipes. After I had tried each drink as written, I decided to just fill a glass with some ice, add the rhubarb syrup, some vodka, a splash of lemon juice, and then topped it off with some sparkling water. Since I prefer my drinks on the tart side, it was my favorite combination and a really delicious (if not naughty) way to enjoy rhubarb.
Rhubarb Simple Syrup
(From Culinate)
Makes 1 1/2 cups
1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb (about 5 stalks)
About 1 cup sugar (I used a little less)
1 1/2 cups water
Place rhubarb, sugar, and 1½ cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the syrup is bright pink.
Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Strain syrup into a large jar.
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22 comments:
Using rhubarb in a drink sounds really nice.
i would love to have that drink sitting on my patio table.
This sounds like liquid heaven to me. And its such a pretty color!
This sounds like a wonderful idea. The photograph is a stunner.
this may be the only way I will ever "eat" rhubarb!
mmm nothing like a good beverage. Its so pretty!
this could be good to get me over my slight fear of cooking with rhubarb
That sounds really good! Although how you could make a call on it after tasting 2 other recipes I don't know.
I wish rhubarb could be made "lighter", you know, without so much sugar... but it's usually worht the calories!
This looks perfectly refreshing :)
Love it - how refreshing!
Hi Esi,
Yes! I have tons of Rhubarb in my freezer and this is now on my summer cocktail list.
Laura
How creative! Very pretty.
I'm so glad it turned out! I really enjoy the word rhubarb.
What a gorgeous drink! It looks lovely and refreshing.
you know i love a good cocktail!! looks amazing!
Oh my this looks delicious..what a refreshing drink and what pretty color :)
It is new to me...rhubarb in drinks...they look so refreshing...and the color is just so pretty. Great pictures as well.
I am loving all things rhubarb this year! Great drink!
Hi all! I could really use one of these right now. Thanks everyone for coming by!
That looks so pretty and elegant!
yummy and so pretty!
never would have thought! looks fabulous!
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