Rhubarb Champagne
This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.
Ingredients
Rhubarb Simple Syrup:* (See Recipe Notes)
- 1 rhubarb stalk, diced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Rhubarb Champagne:
- 1 ounce rhubarb simple syrup
- 5 ounces champagne or other sparkling wine
Instructions
Rhubarb Simple Syrup:
- Add rhubarb and sugar to a small pot, and fill pot with just enough water to cover the rhubarb. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until the rhubarb stalks begin to fall apart.
- Strain sugar-water off of the rhubarb into a container, reserving rhubarb for another recipe if desired. Allow rhubarb syrup to cool to room temperature. (If desired, put syrup in the fridge to speed cooling process.)
Rhubarb Champagne:
- Pour 1 oz rhubarb simple syrup into a champagne flute or coupe cocktail glass. Top syrup with champagne until the glass is full. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *Faster Cook Time: The Rhubarb Simple Syrup can be made ahead of time to shorten the recipe time to 1 minute.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.