Both tart and sweet, these rhubarb drinks are perfect to sip on a hot afternoon.
This year I became a rhubarb lover.
I was never attracted to it in the past because it seemed that any fruit (it’s actually a vegetable) that needed a ton of sugar or strawberries to make it taste good wasn’t worth trying.
And that’s because I just wasn’t eating or drinking the right things. I took inspiration from Scandinavia and northern Europe, where they embrace with tart and bitter flavours.
I started with an easy rhubarb cordial, then made an incredible spicy pickled rhubarb, was surprised I liked cold rhubarb soup and finally made a basil rhubarb shrub using a century old method to preserve fruit.
And now I really love rhubarb.
But one of the things I appreciated the most about rhubarb was its ability to balance both tart and sweet.
I don’t like sweet drinks and so most cocktails are far too sweet for me.
The pineapple daiquiri recipe I once shared is in response to sickeningly sweet daiquiris people often drink.
And a gin sour or Boston sour my go to drink if everything else seems just a bit too sweet.
…and now I’m kicking myself for not working on a rhubarb sour.
And so while rhubarb season is starting to wind down. I wanted to take one last opportunity to share rhubarb drinks from fellow home cooks.
This is a list of rhubarb cocktails but also lots of non-alcoholic rhubarb mocktails that are great for kids or simply when you’re wanting a crisp drink.
RHUBARB DRINKS
Both tart and sweet, these rhubarb drinks are perfect for a crowd or easy enough to make just one to sip on a hot afternoon.
Make this easy rhubarb syrup and add club soda to make rhabarberschorle, a classic rhubarb drink in Northern Germany.
It's also great with vodka and gin for a more adult drink.
One of the most unusual rhubarb drinks, this century old recipe was originally used to preserve fruit.
Now it's on every hot cocktail bar menu, but it's simple enough to make at home.
If you like the classic pisco sour recipe you'll want to try this version.
Refreshing and pretty in pink rhubarb pisco sour. Bright and flavourful with a foamy top, this pisco sour is not to be missed.
Rhubarb Pie lovers will love it in cocktail form. The Rhubarb Pie cocktail is a light, fresh vodka cocktail that’s slightly sweet and tart.
Homepressed juice with orange, ginger and apple.
This is quick to make and delivers a lovely fresh rhubarb beverage with a great buzz of ginger flavour alongside.
You won’t find a prettier drink than this strawberry-rhubarb gin fizz! With its frothy topping and bubbly kick, this rhubarb cocktail is the perfect warm weather sipper.
Sweet and refreshing, this rhubarb sangria is infused with vanilla bean and fresh strawberries. Summer in a glass!
ALSO TRY THIS: Rose Sangria
Rhubarb lemonade with orange and cardamom is a delicious spring beverage that is sweet, slightly sour and very refreshing.
This rhubarb margarita is sweet, tart and stunning in color!
Made with a homemade rhubarb syrup, this is a fun way to use the seasonal stalk.
This rhubarb & ginger cooler is delicious and super refreshing. Keeping hydrated has never tasted so good!
Rhubarb is a perfect ingredient in this refreshing take on a classic Gin & Tonic.
A rhubarb simple syrup makes the base of the drink and can also be used in other recipes.
Raspberry rhubarb rosé spritz celebrates summer produce in a jubilant craft cocktail.
It combines a scratch-made honeyed raspberry rhubarb syrup with Canadian vodka, sparkling rosé, soda water, fresh lime juice and a dash of bitters.
This old fashioned pink lemonade made with just a few simple ingredients will bring back all the childhood memories of a simpler time at grandma's.
This adults only rosé based slushie is the perfect happy hour companion!
Cold sweet with the refreshing tang from the rhubarb, this will become your summer go to!
If you like the classic Moscow mule this rhubarb Moscow mule cocktail recipe will be on repeat all summer long.
It's bright, refreshing, and perfect for your next party!
Tangy sweet rhubarb and herbaceous rosemary join forces to make the most delicious daiquiris!
ALSO CHECK OUT THIS EASY: Pineapple daiquiri
This limoncello and rhubarb cocktail's name is a twist on the main ingredient, but the biggest twist is just how tasty it is.
Give Barb's Special Roux a try today.
Rhubarb slush is one of our favorite summer recipes.
Young or old, you can make this rhubarb drink recipe to your liking!
This tangy red raspberry rhubarb limeade is a great way to cool off and stay hydrated.
Rhubarb gives the drink a refreshing tartness that is perfectly balanced with the lime and raspberry flavors.
Let me know your favourite rhubarb drinks in the comments below!
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I really want to make such a dish, but … I don’t know how to cook
Anyway, thanks for sharing this post!
I really like it!