Description
A refreshing, non-alcoholic cooler combining tart rhubarb, bright citrus, and sweet apple juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Chilled sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Citrus slices for garnish
Instructions
- Make the rhubarb syrup: Combine chopped rhubarb, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is very soft and broken down.
- Strain the syrup: Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on the solids to extract the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Combine base ingredients: In a pitcher, mix the cooled rhubarb syrup, apple juice, lemon juice, and lime juice. Stir well.
- Assemble the drink: Fill glasses with ice. Pour the rhubarb-citrus mixture into each glass, filling about halfway to two-thirds full.
- Top with chilled sparkling water or club soda to fill the glass. Stir gently.
- Garnish each glass with a citrus slice before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the sugar in the syrup to 1/3 cup.
- For an extra layer of flavor, add a thin slice of fresh ginger to the rhubarb while it simmers for the syrup.
- You can prepare the rhubarb syrup up to one week ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 10 oz)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0