Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 glasses
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Calories
117 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe
Description
This Rhubarb Lemonade recipe starts by simmering chopped rhubarb with water to extract its flavor and then straining to create a syrup. Sugar is added to the warm syrup until dissolved, yielding a sweetened rhubarb concentrate. When cooled, this syrup is mixed with cold water and fresh lemon juice to balance the tartness and provide a crisp, citrusy finish.
The lemonade offers a unique combination of rhubarb’s fruity tang and bright lemon acidity, making it a cooling choice for warm days. Serving it over ice with lemon slices and chopped rhubarb pieces adds visual appeal and extra flavor bursts.
The methodical cooling of the syrup before composing the lemonade ensures a clear, well-mixed drink. This beverage is easy to prepare ahead and store chilled for serving later.
Ingredients
Rhubarb Syrup
- 4 cups rhubarb chopped
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup sugar
Rhubarb Lemonade
- 6 cups water
- ½ cup lemon juice
- lemon to serve, lemon slices, rhubarb chopped
- rhubarb to serve, lemon slices, rhubarb chopped
Instructions
- Begin by making the rhubarb syrup. Simmer the rhubarb and water in a small, covered pot for 10 minutes. Crush the rhubarb gently with a spoon to release all of the flavor. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve then return the syrup to the pot. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves, about 2 minutes. Let the rhubarb syrup cool completely before using it.
- Pour the rhubarb syrup into a large pitcher then add the water and lemon juice and stir well.
- When you're ready to serve the lemonade, add ice, lemon slices, and chopped rhubarb to the pitcher.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 glass | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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