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Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Smash
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Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Smash

5 from 7 votes
This strawberry rhubarb gin smash recipe is a refreshing, colorful cocktail that's perfect for summertime – or year round! It's simple to make at home but it tastes like something a fancy mixologist whipped up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Rhubarb Simple Syrup
  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 1 cup water
Cocktails
  • 1 ounce Prairie Organic Gin
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup club soda
  • 1/2 ounce rhubarb simple syrup

Method
 

Rhubarb Simple Syrup
  1. Clean and chop rhubarb stalks into 1/2″ chunks.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, sugar, and water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then decrease the heat to a low-medium simmer. Continue cooking for 40 minutes to 1 hour, until the mixture thickens.
  3. Allow the rhubarb mixture to cool for 20 minutes.
  4. Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, then pour the rhubarb mixture into the strainer. Once it has thoroughly cooled, it can be added to cocktails.
Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Smash
  1. In an 8 ounce glass, add strawberries and mint. Gently muddle. Then pour in 1 ounce of rhubarb simple syrup. Add ice, gin, and soda water, then give it a quick stir.
  2. Garnish with fresh mint, strawberry slices, rhubarb stalks, etc. And enjoy!