Rhubarb & Lime Rickey
by Spritz
"A deliciously sweet cooler to make and enjoy at home."
To make the rhubarb syrup
Ingredients
150g Rhubarb Stalks
300ml Water
150g Granulated Sugar
Methodology
Slice rhubarb into 2cm pieces.
Put water and rhubarb into pan and bring to boil, simmering until the rhubarb reaches a pulp-like consistency.
Cool and strain the liquid into a Pyrex dish.
Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
Bottle and chill.
To Make the Cocktail
Ingredients
25ml Isle of Harris Gin
50ml Rhubarb Syrup
10ml Lime Juice
100ml Soda Water
Garnish
Rhubarb Shard and Lime Wedge
Method
Pour all the ingredients (excluding the soda water) into an Isle of Harris Highball Glass.
Add cubed ice to the top and pour in soda water, briefly stirring the liquid.
Garnish with a rhubarb shard and a lime wedge.
Notes
A simple cooler to be made at home.
Homemade rhubarb syrup adds a delicious sweetness to Isle of Harris Gin and soda.
A touch of lime juice can help liven the green pine flavours in our island spirit.
