Easy Rhubarb Syrup
This vibrant rhubarb simple syrup is great for mixing into cocktails and mocktails! It's sweet and tart, with lovely rhubarb and vanilla bean flavor.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces rhubarb chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar 200 grams
- 0.5 bean vanilla split open
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
- big pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add rhubarb, water, sugar, salt, vanilla bean, and cardamom to a sauce pot.
- Simmer on medium low for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is completely broken down and juices have released.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes then strain syrup into bowl, pressing down lightly onto rhubarb mixture to get juices out.
- Stir lemon juice into rhubarb syrup then pour into a clean beverage bottle for storage.
- Syrup will last in refrigerator for 3-4 weeks, or in freezer for several months.
Notes
This vibrant syrup is easy to make in 30 minutes. Stir into sparkling water and lemonade, or use for making margaritas, mimosas, and gin & tonics.