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Hands Down the Best Rhubarb Cordial Recipe

This rhubarb cordial recipe is made of fruit, sugar and water but it feels SO FANCY. This is a great way to use up loads of rhubarb and also drinking your daily intake of water!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Fruit, Mint, Rhubarb
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Glasses

Ingredients

  • 6 rhubarb stalks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2 organic lemons and their zest
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 500 ml sparkling water for two small glasses
  • mint leaves

Instructions

Make the Rhubarb Mix

  • Cut the rhubarb stems about 1-2 inches from the root. Chop off the leaves and leave them right in the garden
  • Slice rhubarb stems about 2 inches thick slices and toss them in a pan
  • Grate the zest of two organic lemons
  • Squeeze the lemon juices into the pan and add their zest into the pan as well
  • Add sugar, water (not the sparkling water just yet) and raspberries
  • Bring the pans contents to a boil on the stove. Once boiling, turn down to simmer for 20 minutes
  • After 20 minutes, allow the mixture to cool
  • Store in the fridge in a air tight jar

Make a Rhubarb Cordial Drink

  • Add 2 tbsp of the rhubarb mix to a glass
  • Fill the glass with soda water
  • Add raspberries and mint leaves
  • Serve fresh!

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