Easy Rhubarb Gin
Easy Rhubarb Gin with Strawberries
Servings: 14 shots
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups gin
- 2½ cups rhubarb
- ½ cup strawberries
Syrup
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 2 orange slices
- 5 cardamom pods (optional)
Instructions
- Wash rhubarb and chop into ½" sections. Add to a large sterilized jar.
- Chop strawberries in half and add to the jar.
- Cover the fruit with gin then seal the jar. Place in a dark location for two weeks. Shake the jar every few days.
- After two weeks, use a large soup bag to strain the fruit out of the alcohol.
- Squeeze the bag to extract all of the alcohol from the fruit.
- Save the strained fruit for blending into mixed drinks.
- Funnel the strained alcohol into another jar or bottle.
Syrup
- Add sugar, water, cardamom, and orange slices to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then continue to boil for two additional minutes.
- Allow the syrup to cool off. Use a funnel to transfer the syrup into the rhubarb-infused gin.
- Seal and shake the bottle then store it in the refrigerator. Enjoy chilled or over ice.
Notes
- If you don't like gin or don't have any at home, you can substitute vodka instead.
- Feel free to leave out the cardamom and orange slices. Although they are used to enhance the flavor, they are not essential to the recipe.
- Frozen strawberries work great in this recipe and save on prep time.
- Some recipes suggest steeping the rhubarb up to a month. I've had excellent results with just ten days, but prefer steeping it for two weeks, if possible.
- Rhubarb Gin is gorgeous when bottled and makes an excellent gift for the holidays or any time of year. I recommend these bottles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shot | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g