Strawberry Rhubarb Cocktail

Ingredients:

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

• ½ lb rhubarb, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Cocktail

• 1 strawberry, chopped
• Ice
• 3 oz rhubarb syrup or puree (or to taste)
• 4 oz vodka (optional)
• Sparkling water, soda, or sparkling wine
• Squeeze of lemon, to taste

Instructions:

1. Add rhubarb, sugar, and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
2. Remove from heat. Allow to cool and strain through cheesecloth OR blend to puree. Your choice!
3. Divide the strawberries between 2 (12) oz glasses and muddle. To each glass add ice, 1.5 oz rhubarb syrup, and 2 oz vodka. Stir. Top with sparkling water and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!

Serves 2

Mocktail: Omit vodka. Top with sparkling water or lemon lime soda.