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Rhubarb Old-Fashioned | CaliGirlCooking.com
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Rhubarb Old-Fashioned

The classic bourbon cocktail gets a spring makeover with the addition of rhubarb simple syrup. Tastes good and a beautiful color to boot!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 254kcal
Author: CaliGirl Cooking

Ingredients

For the rhubarb simple syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup chopped rhubarb stalk

For the cocktail:

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce rhubarb simple syrup
  • 2-4 dashes angostura bitters (depending on your taste)
  • Additional rhubarb stalk for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • First, make the simple syrup. Combine all syrup ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a heavy simmer. Turn down to a low simmer and let cook until rhubarb has broken down and mixture has reduced by half (about 10-15 minutes.)
  • Strain the syrup through a sieve and into a reseable bottle or container to get rid of chunks, and allow to cool to at least room temperature.
  • Once simple syrup is cool, make the cocktail. In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the bourbon, simple syrup and angostura bitters. Shake vigorously for about 15 second and then strain into a rocks glass filled to the brim with ice. 
  • Garnish with a long piece of rhubarb stalk, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg