PERSIAN RHUBARB SYRUP

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Add some seltzer or ginger ale and ice and this drink is a winner! Also can be used as an ice cream topping!

Provided by breezee1984

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs rhubarb, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups fresh lime juice
4 1/2 cups sugar or 4 1/2 cups Splenda granular
fresh mint sprig

Steps:

  • Put the rhubarb in a large stainless steel pan along with 3/4 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, turn heat down to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain, saving only the juice.
  • Put the rhubarb juice back into a clean stainless steel pan.
  • Add the sugar and lime juice.
  • Stir and bring to a simmer gently for 30 minutes or longer, until the juice turns slightly syrupy.
  • Strain into a clean jug or pitcher, cover and cool.
  • To make into a drink, pour 1/2 inch of syrup into a glass and add 4 ice cubes. Fill to top with seltzer or ginger ale and add mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.6, Carbohydrate 200.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 184.3, Protein 2.9

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