We have a Rhubarb plant... Every spring, we get at least three large harvests from our wonderful pie-plant! This year, i thought we could do something beyond pies or crisps or stewed toppings for ice-cream. So I chopped up about 8 stalks and simmered it in a simple syrup concoction (1 part sugar to 2 parts water - this batch used 4 cups of sugar and 8 cups water). Simmer this until the rhubarb seems to have fallen apart and is just a globby bit of green. Strain the syrup from the rhubarb bits and bottle. . We got about 3 liters (see the discombobulated rhubarb remains behind the bottles?) Jon made "Rubarb-A-Ritas" 2 double shots of tequila, a cup of the rhubarb syrup, and enough ice to cover the liquid in the blender. WHIRRRRRRR Pour into a martini glass, rimmed with sea salt and garnish with a lemon slice. Kids will like their rhubarb syrup mixed with some soda water (Rhubarb Soda Pop!) or in their lemonade :-)
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