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2 pounds
Rhubarb, cleaned and cut into 1" pieces
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1 cup
organic sugar
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1 liter
good Vodka, local and organic are a plus
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Place rhubarb pieces in a large clean 1-liter glass jar.
Ask the hotline about this step!Pour sugar on top of rhubarb.
Ask the hotline about this step!Pour vodka into jar and stir all ingredients together.
Ask the hotline about this step!Let this concoction sit for 1 month, stirring every so often to help break down the sugar and the fruit.
Ask the hotline about this step!At the 1 month point, the sugar will have dissolved completely. Strain out the rhubarb.
Ask the hotline about this step!Store in the same large glass jar or in smaller pretty jars. I sometimes use little medicine jars.
Ask the hotline about this step!Serve ice cold at the end of the meal, or in a flute with a bit of champagne.
Ask the hotline about this step!I am so glad you liked it! :-)
This looks wonderful! Whenever I think of cordial I think of raspberry cordial and Anne of Green Gables, but this looks even better! And, I'm so with you on not adding strawberries to your rhubarb. Keep it pure! :)
Thanks fiveandspice! Pure is best!
Let it sit for a MONTH?! How can you stand the wait for something that sounds so delish?! :)
I know, I know. It's slightly annoying. Typically I have a few bits from last year's rhubarb cordials sitting around to enjoy while I wait for the new batch. This year, I found I had given it all away! But I've started three large 4-liter jars -- and the first will be ready any day now... :-)
This looks fantastic! I've never made a homemade liquor before and this seems like a perfect place to start. I can't wait to try this. If nothing else, I will certainly remember you for this! So glad I found your blog through this, it's adorable!
It almost feels too easy to be a recipe. I do it with all sorts of fruits but rhubarb takes well to it (so do kumquats). Whenever I have guests, they get a kick out of having champagne with a "vegetable" - technically, rhubarb is a veggie. Thanks for finding me! I'm going through your recipes - loving them!
This is just the best. And there is nothing like a beautiful Weck jar.....
Don't you love Weck, Bevi? I buy them by the case...
Weck makes everything look more beautiful and appetizing - not that your cordial needs any help!
This is beautiful. It's added to my list of homemade liqueurs to make (with elderflower and green walnut.)
J'adore elderflower liquor...
Beautiful, Maggie!
Thanks, Jennifer. I feel so out of the food52 loop this year but this contest just kinda called out to me... :-)
I just finished making a batch...I added some blood orange zest for a little more flavor and color.(actually, it ended up the color of Hawaiin Punch!)
I can't wait to hear how delicious that is going to be... I love the color.
I love rhubarb & vodka, never thought to do this, have some in the garden...now, will have to try. I usually make a rosemary-rhubarb lemonade...bet vodka would be good in that, too!
I love rhubarb and rosemary together too. I make a simple syrup of rhubarb, rosemary and a touch of vanilla for spring cocktails too. :)
What a stunning photo. I've got some rhubarb vodka infusing right now!
Isn't it the best? Mmm...
Fany is the author of My Sweet Mexico and Paletas.
I made this, just tasted it and love it!! Thanks for the recipe!