I assume the simple syrup includes sugar even though the recipe does not call for it, otherwise not much of a syrup and quite a bitter tasting drink.
Strawberry Rhubarb Smash
Jenny Lee-Adrian, who adapted this cocktail from one served at the NYC restaurant Little Giant, describes the combination of strawberry, rhubarb, and bourbon as "spring in a glass."
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Credit: Ganda Suthivarakom
INGREDIENTS:
3 lemon wedges3-4 mint leaves
1 oz. rhubarb simple syrup*
1½ oz. bourbon
1½ strawberries, washed and hulled
Sprig of mint for garnish
1 strawberry for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Muddle the lemon, mint, strawberries and rhubarb simple syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add ice and bourbon. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a strawberry.*Rhubarb Simple Syrup
MAKES 4 CUPS
INGREDIENTS
4 rhubarb stalks½ vanilla bean
4 cups water
4 cups sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Wash rhubarb, trim the ends and cut into ½" pieces. Place the fruit and sugar in a 4-qt. pot and cover with 4 cups of water. Scrape the seeds of the vanilla bean into the pot and add the bean to the water. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour syrup into a bowl and cool in an ice water bath. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer.Ratings & Reviews (3)
Good point about the sugar. Any guesses on how much? I had a rubbarb sparkler, rubbarb syrup and prosesco that was delicious and wanted to make the syrup.
Simple syrup is usually equal part sugar and water. I used 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar, it worked great.
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