Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer
Brighten up your day with a refreshing Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer—an effervescent twist on a fruity classic! This delightful drink combines the tangy sweetness of homemade rhubarb syrup with zesty fresh lemon juice and bubbly sparkling water, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Sweetened naturally with honey or sugar, and completed with optional garnishes of fragrant mint leaves and lemon slices, this spritzer is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes and effortlessly adaptable, it’s the ultimate beverage for summer gatherings, brunches, or simply unwinding on a warm afternoon. Serve over ice for a crisp, fizzy treat that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup honey (or sugar)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 6 leaves mint leaves (optional for garnish)
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and chop the rhubarb into small pieces.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rhubarb and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the rhubarb has broken down and softened.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl to separate the liquid from the solids. Discard the solids or save them for another use, like a fruit compote.
Step 4
Stir the honey (or sugar) and lemon juice into the warm rhubarb syrup until fully dissolved. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, or chill it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 5
To assemble the spritzer, fill glasses with ice cubes and add 1/4 cup of rhubarb syrup to each glass (adjust to taste).
Step 6
Top up each glass with 1 cup of sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
Step 7
Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1915.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 439.4 |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 84.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 102.2g | |
| Protein 4.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 332.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1040.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories