Rhubarb syrup is a type of [ingredient=simple-syrup simple syrup] flavored with rhubarb. Because rhubarb must be cooked to soften it enough to release flavors, simmering it in simple syrup for a brief period is the best option. To make rhubarb syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2" pieces
- juice of 1/2 lemon
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and rhubarb pieces and simmer until the rhubarb is easily pierced with a knife. Remove from heat and strain through a fine strainer, pressing on the rhubarb solids to release their juice. This can be stabilized with a few ounces of vodka.
Some popular cocktails containing Rhubarb syrup
- Rye and Rhubarb — Rye, Zucca, Rhubarb syrup
- Rhubarbaration — Bourbon, Zucca, Rhubarb syrup
- Old Tart — Gin, Bianco Vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, Lemon juice, Rhubarb syrup, Mint syrup
- Rhubarb Bittered Gimlet — Gin, Bitters, Lime juice, Rhubarb syrup
- Summer Stalk — Rum, Amontillado Sherry, Rhubarb bitters, Lime juice, Rhubarb syrup
- Rhube Rye — Rye, Maurin Quina, Lavender bitters, Rhubarb syrup, Lavender, Maraschino cherry
- Spring Rose — Gin, Rhubarb syrup, Lime juice, Basil
- ReplyAll Rhubarb — Rye, Sweet vermouth, Bitters, Peychaud's Bitters, Rhubarb syrup
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pieball — Strawberry eau de vie, Soda water, Rhubarb syrup, Lemon
- Bang Bang Gang — Gin, Dry vermouth, Gran Classico, Fernet Branca, Orange bitters, Rhubarb syrup
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