Description
Who knew rhubarb and gin could be so harmonious?
Ingredients
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For the rhubarb simple syrup:
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
- ½ cup granulated sugar
For the drink:
- 2 oz rhubarb gin
- ¾ oz rhubarb simple syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
Instructions
For the rhubarb simple syrup:
- Mix the water, sliced rhubarb, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 12-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a glass jar, pressing the rhubarb pulp to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the solids or use in chutney or jam. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
For the drink:
- Mix the gin, simple syrup, and lime juice in a shaker filled with ice.
- Strain and pour into a glass with fresh ice cubes.