Description
Enjoy the tangy and refreshing taste of homemade Rhubarb Lemonade with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a hot summer day or any time you need a cool, thirst-quenching beverage.
Ingredients
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Rhubarb Syrup:
- 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
Lemonade:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 to 6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Rhubarb Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until rhubarb is soft. Strain through a sieve, press to extract liquid, and cool.
- Make Lemonade: In a pitcher, mix rhubarb syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups water. Adjust sweetness, chill, and serve over ice with garnish.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace water with club soda.
- Freeze rhubarb syrup in ice cube trays for quick lemonade.
- Adjust sugar based on tartness of rhubarb and lemons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
