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Rhubarb Lemonade

Sweet & Tangy Rhubarb Lemonade for Refreshing Summer Sips

This Refreshing Rhubarb Lemonade, a delightful twist on classic lemonade, combines tangy rhubarb and zesty lemon for cooling summer sips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Concentrate
  • 4 cups Water Fresh tap or filtered water
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice From approximately 4-6 lemons
For Serving
  • Ice For serving
  • Mint Leaves For garnish
  • Lemon Slices For garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Handheld juicer
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • potato masher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the rhubarb under cold water, chop into 1/2-inch pieces, and set aside.
  2. Zest and juice the lemons, straining out any seeds.
  3. Combine 4 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, rhubarb, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Mash the rhubarb mixture lightly and cool for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
  5. Transfer the concentrate to a clean container, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
  6. To serve, mix concentrate with water in a 3:1 ratio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a delightful twist, consider adding fresh mint or lemon slices as a garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.

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