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Rhubarb Bourbon Sour

From Katelyn, Yorkville CSA
From Katelyn, who sent in this new way to use rhubarb. I hope we have enough rhubarb. And bourbon! For a less intoxicating drink, reduce the amount of bourbon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 1 to 1 ½ oz cocktails

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker, chilled glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups rhubarb, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ice
  • 6 oz bourbon
  • few drops bitter
  • rhubarb stalks for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine the rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat and simmer gently until the rhubarb is completely soft and the mixture is syrupy, about 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t boil over.
  • Strain the liquid into a bowl or glass jar. Stir the vanilla extract into the rhubarb syrup. Keep the stewed rhubarb for another use.
  • For each cocktail: add ice, 1 part rhubarb syrup, 1 part bourbon (about an ounce), and a few drops of bitters to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds, until foamy, then strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with extra rhubarb stalks if desired, and serve immediately.
Keyword budget-friendly, date night, entertaining, quick, vegan, vegetarian