HOMEMADE RHUBARB LEMONADE

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Fresh rhubarb is cooked down and chilled to create the base syrup for this naturally pink lemonade. Perfect for springtime!

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ¼ cups water, divided
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup sliced fresh rhubarb
1 pinch salt
1 cup fresh lemon juice
ice cubes
Fresh rhubarb stalks, for garnish

Steps:

  • Stir 1 1/4 cups water, sugar, rhubarb, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer to the consistency of syrup, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a Mason jar; discard solids. Chill, covered, at least 1 hour.
  • Stir chilled rhubarb syrup, remaining 4 cups water, and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Chill until ready to serve. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh rhubarb stalks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 34 mg, Sugar 43 g

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