Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade
TheRunawaySpoon
Photo by James Ransom
- Serves
- 6
- Prep Time
- 20 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 Minutes
Homemade lemonade is always a treat, and this lovely pink version with the surprising flavor of rhubarb and brightness of fresh mint is sure to impress. A shot of rum or gin couldn't hurt! - TheRunawaySpoon
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cup water
- 5 cup chopped rhubarb, fresh or frozen (20 ounces)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 3-inch strips lemon zest
- 3 sprig fresh mint
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
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WHO: TheRunawaySpoon is a food writer who is somewhere in between a food snob and a food schlub.
WHAT: The drink you should sip all of spring.
HOW: Make a rhubarb-lemon simple syrup, and then add lemon juice and sparkling water.
WHY WE LOVE IT: This lemonade has just enough bubbles and brightness to make it truly refreshing. The flavor actually deepens after a day or two—so add sparkling water when you're ready to drink. As TheRunawaySpoon says, a shot of rum or gin would make this the perfect spring cocktail.
Directions
- Step 1
In a saucepan, stir together the water, the rhubarb pieces, the sugar, the lemon zest and the mint. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 2
Let the rhubarb mixture cool, the strain it through a wire-mesh strainer set over a large pitcher. Press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Step 3
Stir in the lemon juice and soda. Serve over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint.