The Backyard Cocktail featuring Rhubarb Shrub
Easy and seasonal; the Backyard Cocktail combines Licor 43 with fresh fruit and Rhubarb Shrub; a delicous component using fresh rhubarb, vinegar, and sugar.
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 200kcal
Ingredients
For the Rhubarb Shrub
- 2 pounds rhubarb chopped 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the cocktail
- 1 ½ oz Licor 43
- ¾ oz Rhubarb Shrub
- ½ oz Fresh Strawberry Juice
- ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Club Soda I used Perrier Lime Sparkling Water
- Strawberry for garnish
Instructions
To Make the Rhubarb Shrub
- Combine the rhubarb, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring as the rhubarb begins to break down.
- Bring to boil and then educe heat to low and cook until the rhubarb is completely broken down into strands, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and pour into a colander or fine mesh strainer lined with a layer of cheesecloth. Stir the mixture gently once or twice to help it strain, but do not press it through the cheesecloth. Discard the solids.
- Pour the resulting syrup into a jar and let cool to room temperature.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- Combine the Licor 43, rhubarb shrub, strawberry juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and shake lightly. Strain into a highball glass over ice. Top with club soda, garnish with a whole strawberry and serve with a straw.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg