Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe

If you have fresh rhubarb to use up, this Rhubarb Lemonade is a delicious way to enjoy it. Homemade rhubarb syrup and fresh lemon juice come together for a drink that's perfectly sweet, tart, and refreshing.

Make the rhubarb syrup ahead of time, then mix up a pitcher whenever you're ready to serve. It's perfect for warm summer days, barbecues, or relaxing on the porch.

If you are looking for other summer drinks, let me suggest a few I love! First, let's not forget the classic lemonade. Or how about a virgin pina colada? Mint grapefruit mocktails have quickly become a favorite flavor combo of mine.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients:

• Rhubarb – Fresh or frozen both work well.
• Granulated sugar – Used to make the rhubarb syrup.
• Fresh lemon juice – Freshly squeezed gives the best flavor.
• Water – Still or sparkling, depending on your preference.

How To Make

1. Combine the rhubarb, sugar, and water in a saucepan and cook until the rhubarb is very soft.
2. Strain the mixture, pressing gently to extract as much syrup as possible. Let the syrup cool.
3. Stir the rhubarb syrup together with the fresh lemon juice, then add cold water to taste.
4. Serve over ice with lemon slices or a few pieces of fresh rhubarb, if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Fresh lemon juice makes the brightest, freshest lemonade.
• The rhubarb syrup can be made several days in advance.
• Add sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy version.
• Taste before serving and adjust with more water or syrup if needed.

Variations

• Sweeten with honey instead of granulated sugar.
• Add fresh strawberries while cooking the rhubarb for strawberry rhubarb lemonade.
• Stir in fresh mint before serving.
• Use sparkling water for a refreshing spritzer.

Other mocktail ideas

If you are still looking for more drink ideas, what about mojito mocktails? I have a raspberry mojito, blueberry mojito, and even blackberry mojito. They are all such a fun variation of the classic!

Perfect rhubarb lemonade

Amy Sandidge

This perfect rhubarb lemonade is just as the name suggests, perfect. It is easy to make and so refreshing on a hot summer day!

4.25 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 5 cups

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups chopped rhubarb
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• Ice for serving
• Cold water or sparkling water to taste

Instructions

 

• Combine the rhubarb, water, and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the rhubarb is very soft.
• Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the rhubarb syrup. Let cool.
• Stir the lemon juice into the cooled rhubarb syrup.
• Fill glasses with ice and add the rhubarb lemonade base. Top with cold water or sparkling water to your preferred strength and stir gently.

Notes

Notes

• Fresh or frozen rhubarb both work well in this recipe.
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the best flavor.
• The rhubarb syrup can be made up to 4 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
• Adjust the amount of water or sparkling water to make the lemonade as tart or as light as you like.

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