Rhubarb Sparkling Drink (Print Version)
Turn tart rhubarb into a vibrant sparkling drink with homemade fruit syrup and your favorite sweetener.
# Ingredients:
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500 g fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped
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200 g granulated sugar or 200 ml honey
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500 ml water
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750 ml chilled sparkling water
# Instructions:
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In a non-reactive saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb and sugar. Add water and stir until thoroughly mixed. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 8 minutes, or until the rhubarb is fully softened.
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Pour the mixture through a jelly bag, cheesecloth, or fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
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Allow the strained syrup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled.
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To serve, mix chilled rhubarb syrup with sparkling water in a 2:1 ratio. Stir gently.
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Pour mixture over ice in glasses and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Infuse the syrup with a vanilla bean, star anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, or fresh ginger slices during simmering for enhanced aroma.
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For additional tartness, add a splash of lemon or lime juice to the finished soda.
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The rhubarb syrup serves as a versatile mixer; combine with gin, vodka, or rum for cocktails.
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Opt for a lower-calorie beverage by reducing the amount of syrup per serving.