Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Cuisine
North American, American, Canadian
Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz
Description
Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz features a homemade simple syrup infused with fresh or frozen rhubarb and strawberries, simmered with sugar and water until the flavors meld. This syrup forms the backbone of the cocktail, providing a sweet and tangy essence. The gin adds a botanical dry note, which combines with fresh lemon juice to brighten the drink. After mixing these with ice and the syrup, sparkling Moscato is added to provide a gentle bubbly texture and subtle fruitiness.
The method involves simmering the fruit with sugar to extract flavors, straining the syrup, then chilling it. The cocktail is assembled by blending the syrup with gin and lemon juice over ice, then topped with Moscato and garnished with summer fruits like strawberry, lemon slices, and thin rhubarb stalks for a vivid presentation.
This cocktail is a pleasant balance of sweet and tart elements with a sparkling finish, making it suitable for spring and summer occasions, offering a sophisticated alternative to simpler mixed drinks.
The recipe includes storage tips for the syrup, which keeps refrigerated up to two weeks. It benefits from resting briefly before serving to meld the cocktail components and enhance flavor integration.
Ingredients
Strawberry rhubarb simple syrup:
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 cups rhubarb fresh or frozen, chopped
- 2 cups strawberry frozen, chopped
Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz:
- 1½ cups gin
- 1½ cups simple syrup strawberry rhubarb flavor
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz ice
- 1 mL bottle sparkling moscato pink
- 1 lemon
- rhubarb stalk sliced thinly, for garnish
- strawberry
- lemon
Instructions
Strawberry rhubarb simple syrup:
- 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.
- Strain into a sealed glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Strawberry rhubarb gin fizz:
- To make gin fizz, combine the gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher filled about one-third with ice.
- Pour in the Moscato and then add the lemon slices. Stir with a long-handled bar spoon and let cool for about
- 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with rhubarb stalks, strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
- The strawberry rhubarb simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Allow the cocktail mixture to cool and rest for about five minutes after stirring to develop flavor before serving.
- Garnish with thinly sliced rhubarb stalks, fresh strawberries, and lemon slices to complement the drink.
- Use fresh or frozen rhubarb and strawberries interchangeably depending on availability.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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