Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Ingredients
1 bunch of rhubarb stalks, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
Roughly chop 1 bunch of rhubarb stalks: should give you approximately 2 cups.
Add to a small pot along with 1 1/2 cups water.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar overtop.
Cook over medium heat until rhubarb is softened and sugar is dissolved, around 5-6 minutes.
Strain the liquid, reserving it for your drink!
The rhubarb mash can be saved and eaten on top of yogurt or oatmeal.
Makes around 1 3/4 cups (14 oz). Mix together 2 oz. rhubarb simple syrup, 1/2 oz. lemon juice, 1/2 cup sparkling water or soda, and 1 oz. liquor of your choice
Recipe developed and photographed by on-farm Registered Dietitian Alex Chesney