To call this bracing pink drink a rhubarb-infused ginger ale doesn't do it justice; it's much less syrupy-sweet and more cooling. The slightly tart flavor of rhubarb pairs well with lush picnic dishes.
Recipe information
Total Time
2 hr
Yield
Makes 12 drinks
Ingredients
1
/2 lb fresh rhubarb stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)
2
1/2 cups cold water
1
3/4 cups sugar
3
tablespoons coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
About 2 cups sparkling water
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring rhubarb, cold water, sugar, and ginger to a simmer in a 4- to 5-quart pot over moderate heat, uncovered, stirring once or twice, then simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and let steep, uncovered, 1 hour.
Step 2
Pour mixture through a large fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, gently stirring but not pressing on solids (discard solids; you will have about 6 cups syrup). Chill syrup completely, about 45 minutes.
Step 3
Serve syrup in glasses over ice with a splash of sparkling water.