Rhubarb Refresher

This refreshing and tangy cocktail, the Rhubarb Refresher, is a delightful twist on the classic margarita. The star of this drink is a homemade rhubarb syrup, which brings a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors to the mix. Combined with tequila and lime, this cocktail is an ideal choice for those who enjoy a unique and vibrant libation.

Rhubarb Refresher

A tangy and refreshing twist on the classic margarita, featuring sweet-tart rhubarb syrup, tequila, and a hint of citrus.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound rhubarb, chopped into 1- to 2-inch slices
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Pinch of kosher salt (optional)
  • 1/4 cup rhubarb syrup
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons ginger liqueur or orange liqueur such as Cointreau

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, and water.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and the liquid simmers.
  3. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down into a jammy texture.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing the rhubarb to extract as much liquid as possible.
  5. Let the rhubarb syrup cool to room temperature before using in cocktails.
  6. Rim 12-ounce cocktail glasses with kosher salt by running a lime around the rims and dipping them in salt.
  7. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the lime juice, rhubarb syrup, tequila, and ginger or orange liqueur.
  8. Shake the cocktail vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
  9. Strain the margarita into the prepared glasses and serve.