Refreshing Rhubarb Lemonade
A delightful twist on classic lemonade, this Rhubarb Lemonade combines the tartness of rhubarb with the brightness of fresh lemon juice, perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot summer day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 cups rhubarb, chopped (about 4 stalks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 6 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and strawberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine 1.5 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of chopped rhubarb to the simple syrup and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the rhubarb is mushy.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing the solids to extract juice.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 6 cups of cold water; mix well and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and strawberries if desired.
Notes
Ensure rhubarb is at room temperature for even cooking. Customizable sweetness as per preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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