Rhubarb Gin and Tonic

PHOTOS + VIDEO BY MARIA MIGUEL + BIBIANA NUNES

Rhubarb is one of the first “fruits” of spring in many areas. It’s technically a vegetable but, because of its sour tartness, it’s treated like a fruit and makes great jams, pies, and other desserts.

Gin and tonics are already refreshing and delicious and this cocktail gives it a fun and flavorful twist! 

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part 1

for the rhubarb syrup

Makes 2 Cups

• ½  pound rhubarb (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

1. Cut rhubarb into 1 inch chunks. (Discard the leaves because they’re poisonous!)

2. Combine rhubarb, sugar, water, and lime juice in a saucepan over medium heat.

3. Bring to a boil and then cook until rhubarb is soft and beginning to break down, about 15 minutes.

4. Strain and chill syrup.

5. Reserve the solids to top yogurt, oatmeal or another use!

part 2

for 1 rhubarb g+t

• 2 oz Gin

• 2 oz rhubarb syrup

• 3 oz tonic water

1. Ice and fresh lime slice and wedge to serve.

2. Fill a glass with ice.

3. Add gin and rhubarb syrup, then fill the glass with tonic.

4. Stir, add a squeeze of lime, rub the rim of the glass with lime peel and enjoy immediately!

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