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Zesty Rhubarb Cocktails

downtonabbeycooks · July 3, 2018 ·

You can make a variety of Edwardian inspired drinks, starting with rhubarb syrup as your base. Try mixing with vodka or gin to create your own signature martini. You can also simply add sparkling water and a lemon slice for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.

Zesty Rhubarb Cocktails

Start with the Rhubarb Syrup as your base ingredient.  You can make a number of alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks Try mixing with vodka or gin to create your own signature martini. You can also simply add sparkling water and a lemon slice for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Edwardian, English
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

Pink Shocker

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 2 tbsp. Rhubarb Syrup
  • 1 tsp. Freshly ground ginger
  • Ice

Rhubarb Bellini

  • Rhubarb Syrup
  • Cava/Champagne
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Instructions
 

Pink Shocker

  • Add the vodka, rhubarb syrup and a sprinkle of ground ginger over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake generously and pour into a high ball glass.
  • Cut thin strips from a rhubarb stalk to create a garnish.

Rhubarb Bellini

  • Fill a champagne glass half full with rhubarb puree.
  • Fill to the top with your bubbly.

Notes

Rhubarb Syrup

4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 31 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine English
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 5 stalks rhubarb chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • ½ cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
  • 1 cup water
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Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and then crack the lid on the pot to let the steam escape. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain through a fine sieve into a glass container.
  • The syrup will keep refrigerated for about a month.
  • Use a a base for your favorite drinks.

Notes

Click for drink ideas for cocktails you can make with Rhubarb Syrup as the base
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Filed Under: Cocktails, Garden Party, Spring, Summer Tagged With: Drinks, rhubarb

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