Rhubarb Cordial
Total Time
15 minutes plus 1 month to steep
Prep Time
15 minutes
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Ingredients
3 cups
- 1 pound (450 grams) rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 1/2 cups (830 ml) gin, plus more if necessary
- 3 wide strips orange zest
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or triple sec (to serve)
- A splash of club soda, tonic water, or sparkling wine (to serve, optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Put the rhubarb, gin, orange zest, and sugar in a clean 2-quart (2L) jar. Cover and shake to encourage sugar to dissolve.
Step 2
Store in a cool, dark place, shaking it every few days, for a month. [This recipe is intended for room temperature. My kitchen runs hot and I had it in the fridge, instead, for a couple weeks longer.]
Step 3
After a few days, if some of the rhubarb is still floating above the level of the liquid, add another pour of gin, enough so that the rhubarb is covered.
Step 4
Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the liqueur into a large measuring cup or bowl with a spout.
Step 5
Add the Grand Marnier.
Step 6
Pour into a clean bottle (or bottles) and tightly cork.
Step 7
Store the cordial for up to 1 to 3 months longer.
Step 8
To serve, pour into small tumblers with a few ice cubes, a twist of orange or tangerine peel, and a splash of sparkling water, tonic, or sparkling wine, as an apéritif.
Step 9
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Chef's notes
The cordial can be stored for 1 to 3 months for proper aging, but can be consumed earlier if desired.
Feel free to experiment with different citrus zest or spirits for varied flavors.
