Author Notes
As out of trend as the Cosmopolitan might be now, I really love its combination of sweet and tart. I'm a newbie to the rhubarb so I thought this cocktail might be a great way of getting at the rhubarb's essence. —NakedBeet
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Ingredients
- Rhubarb Juice
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1 pound
rhubarb, cut into 1" pieces
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enough cold water to just cover the rhubarb
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1/3 cup
white sugar
- Rhubarb Cosmo
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1/2 ounce
vodka
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1/2 ounce
Cointreau
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1 teaspoon
fresh lime juice
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4 ounces
rhubarb juice
Directions
- Rhubarb Juice
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Place water, sugar and the rhubarb pieces into a stockpot. Cook on medium high heat and just before it comes to a boil, simmer the rhubarb for an additional 30 minutes.
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Strain the rhubarb pieces from the water through a cheesecloth to get a clear pink liquid. Cool to room temperature and keep refrigerated. Use the reserved juice for the Cosmo or a pink lemonade.
- Rhubarb Cosmo
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Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice, strain and pour.
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