Best 3 Easy Rhubarb Tonic Recipes

Are you looking for a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the delicious flavor of rhubarb? If so, look no further than this easy rhubarb tonic recipe. This delightful beverage is not only packed with flavor, but it is also a great source of vitamins and minerals. Plus, it is incredibly easy to make, making it perfect for busy individuals who want to enjoy a healthy snack or drink without spending hours in the kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY RHUBARB TONIC

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Mix this unique tonic made from a springtime vegetable into cocktails or club soda for an unusual refreshment.

Provided by NANCY PICKERIGN

Categories Drinks Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup hot water

Steps:

Heat a pot of water to boiling. Place a metal or glass bowl on top, with the bottom of the bowl just above the boiling water. Add rhubarb and cook for 25 minutes without stirring.
Meanwhile, dissolve sugar and baking soda in hot water in bowl, stirring now and then.
Pour sugar mixture over the steamed rhubarb in the bowl and cook over boiling water another 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour rhubarb mixture through a mesh sieve into a clean jar; press with a wooden spoon to extract more syrup. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 28.1 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

RHUBARB GIN AND TONIC RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Provided by SippitySup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon bitters, preferably rhubarb but angostura is fine too
1 scoop ice cubes
1 ounce gin
1 ounce rhubarb juice*
1 teaspoon rhubarb infused simple syrup**
1 stalk rhubarb for garnish

Steps:

Pour bitters into a Collins style glass, swirl to coat and discard the excess. Fill the glass ½ way with ice cubes. Combine gin, tonic, rhubarb juice and simple syrup. Stir. Garnish with rhubarb and or lemon verbena *Recipe for rhubarb juice can be found here: http://www.sippitysup.com/recipe/rhubarb-juice/ **Recipe for rhubarb simple syrup can be found here: http://www.sippitysup.com/recipe/rhubarb-simple-syrup/

RHUBARB GIN

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Use seasonal rhubarb to make this G&T-with-a-difference, or top the finished gin with soda water for a refreshing and gloriously pink summertime drink

Provided by Diana Henry

Categories Cocktails, Drink

Time 10m

Yield makes 2 litres

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1kg pink rhubarb stalks
400g caster sugar (don't use golden - it muddies the colour)
800ml gin

Steps:

Wash the rhubarb, trim the stalks and discard the base and any leaves. Cut the stalks into 3cm lengths. Put in a large jar with the sugar. Shake everything around, put the lid on and leave overnight. The sugar will draw the juice out of the rhubarb.
After 24 hrs, add the gin, seal and shake everything around. Leave for about 4 weeks before drinking. You can strain the liquor off through a muslin-lined sieve and transfer to a bottle, but I often just leave the rhubarb and booze in the jar and ladle it into drinks that way. Over time the rhubarb and the gin go a much paler colour - this doesn't look as dramatic. The upside is you that have to get through it fairly quickly!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar

Tips:

Choose fresh, firm rhubarb stalks with minimal blemishes or bruising.
Wash rhubarb thoroughly and cut off the leaves, as they are inedible and contain oxalic acid.
Use a sharp knife to cut rhubarb into small pieces, as this will help release its flavor and color.
Simmer rhubarb in a covered pot with a little water or other liquid to prevent it from sticking to the pot and burning.
Add sugar or other sweeteners to taste, as rhubarb can be quite tart.
Experiment with different spices and herbs to enhance the flavor of rhubarb, such as ginger, cinnamon, or mint.
Rhubarb tonic can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, and can be served with ice or sparkling water.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb tonic is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its unique tartness and vibrant color, rhubarb adds a special touch to this simple-to-make drink. Whether you prefer it as a mocktail or a cocktail, rhubarb tonic is sure to quench your thirst and satisfy your taste buds.