Description
Rhubarb syrup is a vibrant and tangy addition that transforms your beverages into something truly special. This easy recipe combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with sugar and lemon juice, creating a delightful syrup that’s perfect for cocktails, mocktails, or even drizzled over desserts. With its beautiful pink hue and refreshing flavor, this syrup captures the essence of spring in every drop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and chop rhubarb stalks into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rhubarb breaks down.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar.
- Stir in lemon juice while warm.
- Allow to cool completely before sealing in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg