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Spiced rhubarb soda (or cocktail!)

Spiced rhubarb syrup, inspired by this recipe, can create a special soda or cocktail for you and your friends this weekend.

You’ll need:

  • 1 lb rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup raw sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon
  • 3 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 tsp celery seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp pink peppercorns
  • tiny pinch of salt (or celery salt would be great too)
  • a bigger pinch of cracked black pepper

1. Combine all the ingredient in a medium saucepan, mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until rhubarb is softened and can be crushed easily with the back of a spoon (about 10-15 minutes).

2. Strain and push syrup through sieve . My little trick is to use a French press for this – strain the syrup and then press all the good stuff before refrigerating – nifty, right?

3. Refrigerate until cooled, and mix with soda water and vermouth or prosecco. You can also add a little bit of fresh mint or basil or a shiso leaf, if you want to get creative!

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  1. ceciliag says

    WOW! What a collection of tastes and fragrances, even without the spices this would make a fantastic cocktail and your french press idea is excellent.. have a great day.. c

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