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Rhubarb Shrub Recipe

Rhubarb Shrub Recipe

This rhubarb shrub recipe is bright, tangy, and refreshing with a balance of fruit, sugar, and vinegar.
It’s easy to prepare, stores well, and works beautifully in cocktails, mocktails, or sparkling water.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 34
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rhubarb stalks diced into small pieces
  • 1 cup organic sugar
  • 1 cup vinegar

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Lidded jar
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine the diced rhubarb and sugar in a small bowl, stirring until the rhubarb is evenly coated with sugar.
  2. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator, allowing it to rest for several days while stirring occasionally so the sugar fully dissolves and draws out the liquid.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing firmly on the solids to extract as much syrup as possible.
  4. Mix the strained rhubarb syrup with the vinegar until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Pour the finished shrub into a clean jar with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Use immediately if desired, or let it rest for about a week so the flavors deepen and blend together more fully.
  7. Stir into sparkling water, cocktails, or mocktails before serving cold.

Notes

Rhubarb shrub is one of those simple recipes that feels unexpectedly special once you taste it.
With its vibrant flavor and endless serving possibilities, it’s an easy way to bring something refreshing and homemade into your kitchen.