Rhubarb Gin & Tonic
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Rhubarb Gin & Tonic
Description
The cocktail starts with a homemade rhubarb simple syrup made by simmering chopped rhubarb, sugar, and water until the flavors meld and the syrup thickens after straining out solids. The syrup lends a recognizable rhubarb tartness and natural sweetness. In a glass half-filled with ice, gin and fresh lime juice are combined with measured amounts of the rhubarb syrup before topping with chilled tonic water.
The tonic water adds a slightly bitter and effervescent quality that balances the sweet and tart elements in the drink. A fresh lime slice or wedge completes the presentation and adds aromatic notes during sipping. This drink is served in highball glasses, making it a refreshing choice for warm weather or light cocktails by the glass.
Reducing the sugar load is possible by substituting tonic with club soda, which creates a lighter version. The homemade rhubarb syrup keeps refrigerated for up to a week, enabling easy preparation and cocktail assembly ahead of time.
Ingredients
Rhubarb Simple Syrup
- 2 cups rhubarb chopped (about 4 stalks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups water
Rhubarb Gin & Tonic
- 4 oz gin
- 1 lime juice of
- 6 oz rhubarb simple syrup
- 10 oz tonic water
- lime sliced, for garnish
Instructions
Rhubarb Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely
- Strain syrup through a sieve, discarding fruit solids, or saving for another use
Rhubarb Gin & Tonic
- Fill two chilled highball glasses half full with ice.
- Add 2 oz gin to each glassAdd ½ lime juice to each glass
- Add 2 tablespoon rhubarb syrup to each glass, or to taste
- Top up each glass with chilled tonic water
- Garnish with lime wedges and or slices
- Cheers!
Notes
- Reduce sugar by swapping tonic water with club soda for a lighter cocktail.
- Keep leftover rhubarb syrup refrigerated and use within 7 days for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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