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Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz

A perfect drink for spring and summer, strawberry rhubarb gin fizz is a refreshing, effervescent and zesty cocktail that would be at home at any backyard party, summer brunch or simple deck lounging session. Rhubarb, with its sour and floral notes, makes a great addition to cocktails and simple syrups, and this drink is no exception. This recipe makes one sweet and summery pitcher.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 people
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: North American , American , Canadian

Ingredients

Strawberry rhubarb simple syrup:
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups chopped frozen strawberries
Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz:
  • 1½ cups gin
  • 1½ cups Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz lemon juice Ice cubes
  • 1 750 mL bottle sparkling pink Moscato
  • 1 lemon
  • Rhubarb stalks, strawberries and lemon, for garnish sliced thinly

Instructions

Strawberry rhubarb simple syrup:
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  1. Place the water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a slow boil. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the rhubarb and strawberries and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  2. Strain into a sealed glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz:
  1. To make gin fizz, combine the gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher filled about one-third with ice.
  2. Pour in the Moscato and then add the lemon slices. Stir with a long-handled bar spoon and let cool for about
  3. 5 minutes before serving.
  4. Garnish with rhubarb stalks, strawberries and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Excerpted from The Prairie Table by Karlynn Johnston. Copyright © 2019 Karlynn Johnston. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.