Rhubarb Spritz Recipes

RHUBARB SPRITZ

Steps:

• Add a few ice cubes to a glass. Then add the Rhubarb Syrup and elderflower liqueur. Top off with prosecco, stir and serve.
• For the rhubarb syrup: In a medium saucepot, add the rhubarb, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook until the rhubarb is tender and the liquid turns bright pink, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the syrup and let cool completely.

RHUBARB SPRITZ

Steps:

• Make the compote: Combine the rhubarb, strawberries, orange zest and juice, lemon zest, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Let macerate at room temperature until juicy, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a saucepan and simmer until syrupy, about 20 minutes; let cool. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. (The compote will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.)
• Make the cocktail: Combine the Aperol, gin, lemon juice and 1/2 ounce of the compote in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until very cold, about 1 minute.
• Strain the mixture into a wine glass filled with ice. Top with the prosecco and garnish with a strawberry slice.

RHUBARB SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, stir rhubarb, sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb breaks down completely, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
• Divide syrup among 8 glasses. Top with seltzer or Cava. Garnish with lemon and grapefruit slices, if desired. Serve immediately