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PRETTY PINK RHUBARB + ELDERFLOWER COCKTAILS
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RHUBARB MOCKTAIL

Rhubarb cocktail is the perfect way to sip through the summer heat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
let cool30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: drinks
Keyword: drink, mocktail, rhubarb, simple syrup, summer, sweet
Servings: 6 drinks
Calories: 649kcal
Author: Lena Gladstone

Ingredients

RHUBARB + ELDERFLOWER SIMPLE SURUP (makes 4 cups)

  • 3 cups rhubarb chopped into 2" pieces
  • ½ cup elderflower optional
  • 6 sprigs thyme optional
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups granulated sugar

COCKTAILS (makes 4)

  • 6 ounces vodka or gin or tequila, divide 1 ½ ounce per serving
  • 6 tablespoons simple syrup divided per serving
  • sparkling water top off each glass
  • ¼ cup lemon juiced
  • ice
  • 1 stem rhubarb peeled into long strips, optional for garnish

Instructions

FOR THE SYRUP

  • In a small saucepan, bring rhubarb, elderflower, thyme (if using), sugar and water to a slow boil. Let cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely before straining into a jar. Syrup can be stored in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

FOR THE MOCKTAIL

  • Fill glasses with ice. Add 1-2 tablespoons simple syrup per glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with rhubarb ribbons and enjoy!

FOR COCKTAIL

  • Add 1 ½ ounces of liquor of choice per glass. Fill glasses with ice. Add 1-2 tablespoons of simple syrup per glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with rhubarb ribbons and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 151g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 149g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg