Refreshing Rhubarb Margarita (A Perfect Spring & Summer Cocktail!)
Make a vibrant and Refreshing Rhubarb Margarita! This easy tequila cocktail recipe features a homemade rhubarb simple syrup, fresh orange and lime juices, and a classic salted rim.
Ingredients
(This recipe makes 2 margaritas)
For the Rhubarb Simple Syrup (yields ~1 cup):
- ▢ 1 cup fresh rhubarb, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- ▢ 1 cup water
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Rhubarb Margarita (per 2 drinks):
- ▢ 4 ounces rhubarb simple syrup (from recipe above)
- ▢ 4 ounces fresh orange juice
- ▢ 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- ▢ 4 ounces silver tequila (100% agave recommended)
- ▢ Coarse salt, for the rim
- ▢ Ice
- ▢ Garnish (Optional): Lime wheels or thin rhubarb ribbons
Instructions
Part I: How to Make the Rhubarb Simple Syrup
- Prepare Rhubarb: Wash and trim your fresh rhubarb stalks. Chop them into roughly ½-inch pieces until you have 1 cup.
- Simmer Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
- Cook Syrup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rhubarb has completely softened and broken down, and the syrup has taken on a beautiful pink color.
- Strain and Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl or jar. Gently press on the rhubarb solids to extract all the liquid, then discard the solids.
- Chill Syrup: Let the rhubarb simple syrup cool completely to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator before using. It will keep for 1-2 weeks.
Part II: How to Make the Refreshing Rhubarb Margarita
1. Prepare Your Glasses:
- Take a lime wedge and rub it along the rim of two margarita or rocks glasses.
- Pour a layer of coarse salt onto a small plate.
- Dip the moistened rim of each glass upside down into the salt, rotating gently to get an even, salty crust.
- Fill the salt-rimmed glasses with fresh ice.
2. Shake the Cocktail:
- Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with a good amount of ice.
- Using a jigger, measure and add all the liquid ingredients to the shaker: 4 ounces of the chilled rhubarb simple syrup, 4 ounces of fresh orange juice, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, and 4 ounces of silver tequila.
- Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker tightly.
3. Shake Vigorously:
- Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 20-30 seconds. The outside of the shaker should become very cold and frosty. This not only chills the drink but also properly mixes and aerates the ingredients.
4. Strain and Serve:
- Strain the margarita mixture from the shaker into the prepared ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a thin ribbon of fresh rhubarb, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant, refreshing Rhubarb Margarita!
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