Spiced Rhubarb Cooler
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with tangy sophistication, the Spiced Rhubarb Cooler is the perfect beverage to elevate any warm-weather gathering. This unique drink combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with warm, aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a beautifully balanced homemade rhubarb syrup. Topped with fizzy sparkling water and garnished with fragrant mint leaves and optional lemon slices, this cooler is a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Ready in under 40 minutes and ideal for four servings, it’s an easy yet impressive way to add a seasonal flair to your drinks menu. For a non-alcoholic refreshment that dazzles, the Spiced Rhubarb Cooler is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams rhubarb stalks, chopped
- 500 ml water
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 piece whole cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces whole cloves
- 500 ml sparkling water or soda water
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb, water, granulated sugar, ginger slices, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the rhubarb has completely broken down and the syrup is infused with the spices.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Allow the rhubarb syrup to cool completely, then transfer it to a clean jar or bottle. You can store this in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To assemble the Spiced Rhubarb Cooler, fill four glasses with ice cubes. Add about 60 ml (1/4 cup) of the spiced rhubarb syrup to each glass.
Top each glass with sparkling water or soda water, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish each cooler with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Spiced Rhubarb Cooler!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1277 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
