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Rhubarb gin fizz cocktail in a tall glass with lemon twist and fresh rhubarb stalks on a wooden surface.
Alyssa

Rhubarb Gin Fizz Cocktail

A refreshing cocktail that combines the botanical flavors of gin with homemade rhubarb syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 488
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rhubarb, chopped into 1- to 2-inch slices
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 fluid ounces gin
  • 1 1/2 fluid ounces rhubarb syrup
  • 1 fluid ounce freshly strained lemon juice
  • 1 fluid ounce aquafaba or egg white
  • 2 fluid ounces plain or citrus seltzer

Method
 

  1. Add the rhubarb, sugar, and water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the liquid comes to a simmer.
    1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 fluid ounces gin
  2. Continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes until the rhubarb is completely cooked down and turns into a loose jammy texture. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer.
    1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  3. Cool the syrup to room temperature before making cocktails.
  4. Pour the gin, rhubarb syrup, lemon juice, and aquafaba or egg white into a cocktail shaker and shake without ice for 30 seconds.
    1 1/2 fluid ounces rhubarb syrup, 1 fluid ounce freshly strained lemon juice, 1 fluid ounce aquafaba or egg white, 2 fluid ounces plain or citrus seltzer
  5. Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 1 minute, then strain into a Collins or highball glass.
  6. Top with seltzer and garnish with a lemon wedge or twist. Drink immediately!

Notes

Enjoy the refreshing and frothy cocktail right away for the best experience!