Description
Rhubarb liqueur brings zesty charm from garden-fresh stalks, capturing summer’s essence in each spirited sip. Homemade craft cocktails sparkle with this rosy, tangy elixir you’ll savor slowly and share generously.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vodka
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups (about 1 lb) chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional, for depth)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Maceration: Combine chopped rhubarb, sugar, and lemon zest in a large glass jar, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 24 hours, enabling natural juice extraction.
- Infusion Preparation: Introduce vodka and vanilla extract to the macerated rhubarb mixture. Gently stir to integrate all components and seal the jar securely.
- Resting Period: Place the sealed jar in a cool, dark location for 1-2 weeks. Periodically shake the container every one to two days to distribute flavors and encourage thorough infusion.
- Filtration: After the infusion period, carefully strain the liqueur through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, ensuring a smooth, clear liquid is transferred into a clean bottle or jar.
- Storage and Serving: Preserve the liqueur in the refrigerator or a consistently cool, dark environment. Before serving, chill thoroughly to enhance the refreshing flavor profile and optimize taste experience.
Notes
- Let rhubarb sit with sugar for 24 hours to release maximum natural juices and intensify the liqueur’s taste profile.
- Select fresh, bright red rhubarb stalks for vibrant color and robust flavor; avoid using woody or overly fibrous stems.
- Gently shake the jar every day during the 1-2 week infusion to distribute flavors evenly and prevent sugar settling at the bottom.
- Use multiple layers of cheesecloth or a very fine mesh strainer to ensure a crystal-clear liqueur without pulp or sediment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg