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    Home » Most Recently Added » Drinks

    Rhubarb Mint Syrup+Cocktail Recipe

    Published: Jun 15, 2020 · Updated: May 19, 2021 by kateschat · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    rhubarb mint syrup and cocktail recipe

    What better combination than two plants that seem to "take off" on their own and are ready for harvest early in spring? Simple to whip up, keeps a long time in your fridge, or you could make a larger batch and can it for prolonged enjoyment!

    As for the cocktail...I'm the first to tell you I'm not a technical mixologist. I prefer this with gin...it plays on the botanical notes and works great, but dont buy cheap gin. Try to jump up a price point (for us, cheap gin is $25-$30/26 oz bottle, try the $35-$40 range) or try another alcohol. Cheap gin is best used for cleaning toilets (I kid, but it tastes like it...) For gin we like Ungava, a Northern Quebec made gin. Alternatively, White Rum, Spiced Rum and Whiskey all work. Like I said...not technical. Our favourite Whiskey, Forty Creek, is one of the cheapest we can buy, yet its a delightful whiskey. Your best bet is to ask for a suggestion at a local liquor store if you dont know.

    Normally I'd use ice cubes but this day I was out, and chose not to let that stop me, but instead show you how to make yourself a cocktail without ice!

    Rhubarb and Mint Syrup

    Kate Schat
    When two plants ripen at the same time, early in spring, its a winning combination to enjoy them together!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 48 servings
    Calories 18 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups roughly chopped rhubarb fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 3-4 sprigs fresh mint, approx 6 inches long each

    Instructions
     

    • Mix rhubarb, sugar and water in a pot on medium heat.
    • Simmer until rhubarb "falls apart", about 15 minutes.
    • Take off heat, push fresh mint down into the sauce, let cool until you can handle, about 30 minutes.
    • Strain the syrup using a sieve or thin tea towel.
    • Store in fridge.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.03mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Rhubarb Gin Cocktail

    Kate Schat
    In reality you can use most any hard liquor you want, gin, rum or whiskey being my choices
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 221 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz rhubarb syrup (see below for recipe)
    • 1-2 oz Gin, Rum or Whiskey
    • ½ oz lemon or lime juice optional
    • a few ice cubes OR larger frozen fruit like whole strawberries/peach slices
    • soda water, to fill your jar

    Instructions
     

    • In a pint jar, pour gin, rhubarb syrup, lemon/lime and ice/frozen fruit. Screw a liquid tight lid on and shake well.
    • Fill jar up with soda water, give a stir, and enjoy!

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
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    1. krishuxtablegmailcom

      October 10, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      We always have an overabundance of both rhubarb and mint. What a great idea and a nice change form rhubarb crisp or dried mint for tea.

      Reply
    2. Amanda Desrochers

      November 26, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      We made this with 40 creek and throughly enjoyed it!
      Can’t wait for next summer so we can make more

      Reply
    3. Shana

      November 26, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      We made this a lot this past summer! A great little treat for my kiddos. Our family combo was this syrup in an Italian soda! ?

      Reply
    4. Jessika Michael

      June 22, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      How long can these keep in the refrigerator once it's made? Thank you!

      Reply
      • kateschat

        June 22, 2021 at 2:32 pm

        safely 1-2 weeks id say

        Reply
    5. Shannon

      June 08, 2023 at 11:20 am

      For canning this, would you just water bath as though it’s juice?

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        July 01, 2023 at 3:27 pm

        Yes

        Reply

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