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Rhubarb Raspberry Gin Fizz

Course Cocktails, Drinks, Happy Hour
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktail recipes, Cocktails, gin cocktails, rhubarb cocktails, rhubarb recipes, summer cocktails
Prep Time 10 minutes
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • Splash rhubarb raspberry syrup*
  • pinch of sugar
  • Club soda
  • fresh mint and raspberry for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crush two or three mint leaves and place them in the bottom of the glass.
  2. Shake the gin, rhubarb raspberry syrup and sugar together and pour into the glass.
  3. Top off with club soda, swirl and garnish with mint leaves.

Recipe Notes

*Rhubarb raspberry syrup:Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds of fresh rhubarb
  • 3 cups of fresh raspberries
  • 2 + 1/4 cups white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
  • Wash and dry the rhubarb. Trim off all the leaves and cut the stalks into small pieces. Wash the raspberries and pat dry.
  • Place 8 + 1/2 cups of water in a large saucepan, add the white granulated sugar. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the fresh rhubarb pieces and raspberries. Cook for 30 minutes or until the rhubarb has become completely soft.
  • Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth back into the saucepan. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and strain once more.
  • Place a funnel into a clean 24-ounce bottle. Strain the hot liquid once more through a cheesecloth into the bottle.
  • Seal the bottle and refrigerate.