Rhubarb Ginger Cocktail

A deliciously refreshing cocktail for a warm day in the sun.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rhubarb-ginger-cocktail • Posted by Emilie B.

You will need

½ cup Water ¼ cup Sugar 1 Vanilla Bean Honey (for sweetness) ½ oz Lemon Juice 5 Basil Leaves 1 Rhubarb Ginger Syrup 3 Light Rum 1 oz Ginger Beer 2 tsp Fresh Ginger 1 lbs Rhubarb

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   In a medium saucepan, combine ginger, rhubarb, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add sugar and the insides of 1 vanilla bean. Let cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Grab a spoon and have a little taste. If you would like it a bit sweeter, add honey.

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   Strain compote through a fine mesh strainer to separate the compote from the syrup. Store the compote for later use and keep the syrup out for the cocktail.

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   Add 3 basil leaves and 1/2 ounce lemon juice to a glass and muddle until basil leaves are completely broken down.

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   In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add ginger beer, rum, rhubarb-ginger syrup, and lemon juice/basil leaves. Shake vigorously.

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   Pour over ice.

6. 

   And add a sprig of basil for color and enjoy!