Rhubarb Spritzer
A refreshing sparkling beverage made with homemade rhubarb syrup, topped with your choice of seltzer or Cava. Perfect for summer entertaining with a beautiful pink hue and citrus garnish.
8 servings
2 hr 11 min
Ingredients
- •10 ounces rhubarb
- •¾ cup sugar
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •3 cups seltzer or Cava wine
- •1 to taste citrus slices
- •halved
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a medium saucepan, stir rhubarb, sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb breaks down completely, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
126 min
- 2.
Divide syrup among 8 glasses. Top with seltzer or Cava. Garnish with lemon and grapefruit slices, if desired. Serve immediately
5 min