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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Add some seltzer or ginger ale and ice and this drink is a winner! Also can be used as an ice cream topping! Ingredients:
3 lbs rhubarb, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces |
2 cups fresh lime juice |
4 1/2 cups sugar or 4 1/2 cups splenda granular |
fresh mint sprig |
Directions:
1. Put the rhubarb in a large stainless steel pan along with 3/4 cups water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover, turn heat down to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Strain, saving only the juice.
5. Put the rhubarb juice back into a clean stainless steel pan.
6. Add the sugar and lime juice.
7. Stir and bring to a simmer gently for 30 minutes or longer, until the juice turns slightly syrupy.
8. Strain into a clean jug or pitcher, cover and cool.
9. To make into a drink, pour 1/2 inch of syrup into a glass and add 4 ice cubes. Fill to top with seltzer or ginger ale and add mint sprig.
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