Fresh Rhubarb Simple Syrup Recipe Easy 3-Step Refreshing Mocktails
A quick and easy fresh rhubarb simple syrup that adds vibrant, tart sweetness to mocktails, cocktails, lemonades, and sparkling water. Perfect for refreshing drinks with a bright spring flavor.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 1 to 1.25 cups syrup (approximately 8 servings at 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh rhubarb stalks, chopped (about 120 grams or 4.2 ounces)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams or 7 ounces)
- 1 cup water (240 ml or 8 fl oz)
- Lemon zest from half a lemon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop about 1 cup (120 grams) of fresh rhubarb stalks into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup water. Add lemon zest and lemon juice if using.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally as the sugar dissolves. Let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the rhubarb softens and the liquid turns a lovely pink color.
- Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof container. Press gently on the solids to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard or compost the pulp.
- Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate. It keeps well for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Do not boil rapidly; maintain a gentle simmer to avoid bitterness. For clearer syrup, strain twice. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks. Can freeze in ice cube trays. Adjust sweetness by adding sugar while syrup is warm if desired. Optional additions include lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, or spices for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13
- Carbohydrates: 13
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