STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE MARTINI

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Pretty in pink and ready for sipping, these refreshing cocktails serve up rhubarb and strawberries in a sophisticated new way.

Categories     Beverage

Time 1h25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
Small lemon wedge
Ice cubes or crushed ice
1/3 cup strawberry-flavored vodka
2 tablespoons rhubarb syrup

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, stir together rhubarb, 1 cup sugar and the water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrup turns bright pink.
  • Place strainer over medium bowl or large glass measuring cup; pour hot rhubarb mixture through strainer into bowl. Discard rhubarb pulp. Pour syrup into jar or container. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until cold.
  • Meanwhile, place 1/4 cup sugar on small plate or saucer. Rub rim of martini glass with lemon wedge. Dip rim of glass in sugar, slowly turning glass so only outer edge is covered; shake off any excess sugar. Place glass in freezer.
  • To make 1 cocktail: Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka and rhubarb syrup over ice. Shake 5 to 6 seconds. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out ice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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