Rhubarb Whiskey Sour

Rhubarb Whiskey Sour
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Most rhubarb recipes involve baking, so this is something different. It's seasonal, simple and straightforward but also an absolute delight. If you belong to a CSA, shop at a farmer's market or are simply just drawn to that bright pink, mysterious vegetable this time of year, here is your new go-to seasonal cocktail recipe. You can also mix the rhubarb syrup into seltzer or use it in mocktails and other cocktails.
Servings
14
servings
Rhubarb Whiskey Sour
Ingredients
  • 2 ounce whiskey
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ounce rhubarb simple syrup (recipe below)
  • orange peel, for garnish
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
Directions
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces whiskey, 1 ounce lemon juice and 1 ounce rhubarb simple syrup.
  2. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until very cold, about 20 seconds.
  3. Strain cocktail into an old-fashioned or rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange peel.
  4. In a saucepan combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1 cup of water; turn heat to medium-low.
  5. Add 1 cup of chopped rhubarb. Keep on a low simmer for 15-20 minutes until sugar has dissolved and liquid has reduced slightly and turned pink.
  6. Cool completely, drain and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or use for the cocktail recipe above.