Rhubarb and Lemon Simple Syrup Martini

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  • YIELDS | 16 COCKTAILS
  • PREP TIME | 5 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 30 MINS OR LONGER

Rhubarb is at its peak season from late spring to early summer. Its tart characteristic pairs well with a little lemon and sugar, and this cocktail is the perfect blend of all three. It is light, refreshing, and gorgeous.

Ingredients

Rhubarb-Lemon Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb, rinsed and dried and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2  lemon, peel, halved, and seeds removed

Rhubarb Lemon Martini

  • 2 ounces quality vodka
  • 3/4 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • 3/4 ounce Rhubarb-Lemon Simple Syrup

Instructions

Rhubarb-Lemon Simple Syrup

  1. In a medium sized pan, pour 1 cup sugar into 1 cup fresh water and heat over low-medium heat, stirring until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup rinsed and chopped rhubarb stems, the halved lemons, and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Strain rhubarb and lemon pulp from the syrup and let cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze in ice cube trays.

Rhubarb Lemon Martini

  1. Pour vodka, simple syrup, and Cointreau into a shaker. Add ice and shake.
  2. Pour into cups or martini glasses and garnish with a lemon slice.