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Strawberry Rhubarb Hard Lemonade

Strawberry Rhubarb Hard Lemonade

This tart and tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Hard Lemonade features fresh-squeezed lemon juice, optional vodka, and a strawberry rhubarb syrup kissed with rose water.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 11 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup
  • 454g (1lb) fresh rhubarb chopped
  • 340g (12oz) strawberries hulled and halved
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (1-inch) knob ginger cut into medallions
  • 1 tsp rose water
Strawberry Rhubarb Hard Lemonade
  • 3 cups lemon juice
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 2 cups Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup
  • 8 oz vodka optional
  • Ice cubes to serve
  • Lemon wheels to serve
  • Sliced strawberries to serve
  • Rose petals to serve, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
  • 1 medium-sized bowl
  • 1 heat-proof, resealable container
  • 1 citrus squeezer
  • 1 large bowl

Method
 

For the Syrup
  1. Place the strawberries and the rhubarb in a large skillet. Add the ginger, water, and sugar. Stir to combine. 
    454g (1lb) fresh rhubarb , 340g (12oz) strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 (1-inch) knob ginger
  2. Place the skillet over medium heat and bring the fruit to a spirited simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes or until the fruit is very tender. 
  3. Take the skillet off the heat and pour the contents through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof container. Whisk in the rose water and let cool to room temperature. 
    1 tsp rose water
  4. Cover the container and transfer it to the fridge to chill overnight or for up to three days.
For the Lemonade
  1. Pour the syrup, water, and lemon juice into a large bowl and stir to combine. Chill for 2-3 hours or up to two days before.
    3 cups lemon juice, 6 cups cold water, 2 cups Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup
  2. Just before guests arrive, add the vodka and stir to combine. Fill glasses and a pitcher with ice, lemon wheels, and sliced berries.
    8 oz vodka, Ice cubes, Lemon wheels , Sliced strawberries
  3. Ladle the lemonade into the glasses and pour what remains into the pitcher. Garnish with rose petals and serve immediately.
    Rose petals

Notes

** This cocktail is a great candidate for making ahead of time. With plenty of chilling interludes, you can make this drink up to three days in advance. Leftovers also keep extremely well in the fridge.