Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Simple syrups are super easy to make and are a fun way to make desserts, ice cream, cocktails, and mocktails! Rhubarb Simple Syrup is made three easy ingredients - fresh rhubarb, sugar, and water (if that's even considered an ingredient!), and is full of rhubarb flavor.
Quick Look: Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Ready In: 25 minutes
Serves: 8
Calories: 164 Calories Goes Here
Main Ingredients: rhubarb, sugar, and water
Why You'll Love It: This Rhubarb Simple Syrup is so easy to make, versatile, and perfect for a springtime cocktail, mocktail, or anything you'd use simple syrup in!
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If you have fresh rhubarb sitting in your fridge and aren't sure what to make, this Rhubarb Simple Syrup is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to use it. With its beautiful pink color and sweet-tart flavor, this homemade syrup is perfect for adding to cocktails, mocktails, lemonade, iced tea, and more.
I love making a batch of this simple syrup during rhubarb season because it instantly makes drinks feel extra special with very little effort. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rhubarb syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop and keeps well in the fridge so you can enjoy it all week long.
These days I pick up rhubarb at my local grocery store or, better yet, the farmers market. I know I'll make a pan of my Brown Butter Rhubarb Cake and some Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp for dessert, but I was itching to try something new this year, and that was Rhubarb Simple Syrup.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make - this rhubarb simple syrup comes together with just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time.
Perfect balance of sweet and tart - rhubarb adds a bright, tangy flavor that makes drinks and desserts taste fresh and flavorful.
Beautiful color - the syrup naturally turns a gorgeous pink color, making cocktails, lemonades, and mocktails extra pretty.
Versatile - use it in cocktails, sparkling water, iced tea, lemonade, pancakes, yogurt, or desserts.
Great way to use fresh rhubarb - if you have extra rhubarb during spring and summer, this is an easy and delicious way to use it up.
Key Ingredients
This recipe only requires three ingredients - and one of them is water!
Fresh Rhubarb - obviously this rhubarb simple syrup is made with rhubarb. This is typically available only in the spring and summer months, however you could definitely use frozen rhubarb. I have seen frozen rhubarb at my local grocery store year round.
Granulated Sugar - simple syrup is typically made with white granulated sugar. The purpose is solely to offer sweetness, which is very important in simple syrup.
How to Make Rhubarb Simple Syrup
It turns out, like most simple syrups, rhubarb simple syrup is quite easy.
Step 1.
Add the chopped rhubarb, sugar, and water to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 2.
Strain the liquid from the rhubarb. Transfer the simple syrup to a jar and chill until ready to use. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
Fresh vs. Frozen Rhubarb. I have only used fresh rhubarb in this recipe, but frozen rhubarb would also work well. Frozen rhubarb is frozen at peak freshness, so it will still have delicious rhubarb flavor!
Choose the Best Stalks. Look for rhubarb stalks that are firm and have few to no blemishes. You also want to find stalks that are as deep red as possible, as this will make for a very pretty rhubarb simple syrup.
Storage - store this simple syrup in a mason jar or any airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Add Additional Flavor. If you want to jazz up this rhubarb syrup a little you can definitely add some additional flavors. Mint, fresh ginger, and strawberries would also be delicious!
Do Not Use the Leaves. Rhubarb leaves are not meant to be consumed, so be sure to dispose of those if your rhubarb has leaves on them.
Usage Ideas - Drizzled on vanilla ice cream, add a tablespoon to sparkling water or club soda, add a tablespoon into a glass of lemonade, drizzle on pancakes or waffle, use in cocktails in place of regular simple syrup, such as a rhubarb margarita or a rhubarb mojito, add a tablespoon to a glass of champagne.
Rhubarb Apple Cider Vinegar Slushies are a favorite of mine!
Rhubarb Simple Syrup Recipe FAQs
Rhubarb simple syrup is perfect for flavoring cocktails, mocktails, lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, and even desserts like ice cream or pancakes.
Stored in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator, rhubarb simple syrup will last about 1-2 weeks.
Yes! You can freeze the syrup in a freezer-safe container or ice cube trays for longer storage. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
It can be pink, green, or just very light pink depending on the variety of rhubarb that you use. Stalks that are more red will create a pink rhubarb simple syrup, while green stalks will produce a more muted colored simple syrup.
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Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped rhubarb approximately 4-5 stalks
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the rhubarb, sugar, and water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the rhubarb has softened.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a glass bowl and pour the rhubarb mixture into the strainer to strain out all of the rhubarb solids.
- Store the simple syrup in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
