Rhubarb-Infused 'Barbtini' Recipe: A Refreshing Summer Cocktail

Name: Rhubarb-Infused 'Barbtini' Recipe: A Refreshing Summer Cocktail
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup white sugar; 2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb; 1 cup crushed ice; 1.5 fluid ounces good-quality vodka; 0.5 fluid ounce triple sec liqueur

Looking for a creative way to use up extra rhubarb? This recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic Cosmopolitan, and the versatile syrup can enhance any drink, from vodka lemonade to margaritas. With enough syrup for 12 rhubarb-infused 'Barbtini' cocktails, it's perfect for sharing with friends!

Total time25 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield1

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb
1 cup crushed ice
1.5 fluid ounces good-quality vodka
0.5 fluid ounce triple sec liqueur

Instructions

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the rhubarb. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the rhubarb softens and becomes stringy. Press the rhubarb with a spoon to release its juice while straining the syrup through cheesecloth or a strainer into a clean glass jar or bottle. Discard the solids. Allow the syrup to cool, then refrigerate until ready to use.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, 2 tablespoons of the rhubarb syrup, and triple sec. Cover and shake well until the outside of the shaker frosts. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and enjoy your 'Barbtini'.