Rhubarb Rosemary Refresher

This Rhubarb Cocktail with Rosemary is a refreshing and slightly less sweet twist on the classic recipe. The combination of fresh rhubarb, rosemary syrup, and white rum creates a unique and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for enjoying on a warm day or as a sophisticated evening drink.

Rhubarb Rosemary Refresher

A refreshing and slightly less sweet cocktail featuring fresh rhubarb, rosemary syrup, and white rum.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • 3 stalks fresh rhubarb (diced)
  • 6 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz white rum
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of rosemary leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes, then strain the syrup and let it cool.
  3. In a blender, combine diced rhubarb, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 1/4 cups of water, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Blend into a coarse puree and strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the rhubarb juice and rosemary syrup separately for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
  5. When ready to make the cocktail, mix the rhubarb juice, rosemary syrup, remaining lemon juice, and rum in a pitcher. Stir to combine.
  6. Serve the cocktail in glasses filled with ice, or for a martini-style cocktail, pour into an ice-filled shaker and stir until very cold. Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary and/or a fresh rhubarb ribbon threaded onto a cocktail pick.