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Rhubarb Lavender Spritzer


  • Author: Jill Sharpe
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 fresh sprigs lavender (or 1/41/2 teaspoon dried lavender)
  • 1 Cup maple syrup
  • 4 Cups rhubarb, 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 and 2/3 cups soda water or about 3 1/2, 12oz cans
  • 7 lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
  • Gin or vodka (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place lavender sprigs and syrup in a mug. Microwave for about one minute or until bubbling. Take lavender out of syrup and discard.
  2. Pour syrup and rhubarb in a medium saute pan over medium/high heat and bring to simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 min. Once rhubarb is soft, smash with the back of a rubber spatula (or process in a blender if you want it smoother).
  3. Stir in lemon juice. Place in the fridge to cool.
  4. Once rhubarb mixture is cool, pour about 1/4 cup in each glass, pour in about 2/3 cup soda water, stir well and fill with ice.
  5. Stir in alcohol if desired. Garnish with lavender sprig. Enjoy!

Notes

San Juan Island Distillery’s Gin is a tasty local Gin and it’s what I prefer in my Rhubarb Lavender Spritzer. Its also a great place to visit when touring the San Juan Islands in Washington State!

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Drinks

Keywords: Rhubarb, Lavender, Gin, Vodka, Drink, Spritzer