Rhubarb-Infused 'Barbtini

This is great for using up that extra rhubarb! It's a very kicky twist on a Cosmopolitan, and you can use the syrup to add a spark to any of your favorite drinks, from vodka lemonade to margaritas. The syrup makes enough for 12 cocktails, so invite your friends over!

• Preparation Time: 12 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 19 mins
• Calories: 975 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup crushed ice
• ½ fluid ounce triple sec liqueur
• 2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb
• 1 ½ fluid ounces good-quality vodka

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make the rhubarb syrup, place sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium, and stir the rhubarb into the syrup. Simmer until rhubarb is softened and stringy, 5 to 7 minutes. Press out the juice with a spoon while straining syrup through cheesecloth or strainer into a glass jar or bottle. Discard rhubarb solids. Cool, and refrigerate syrup until needed.

Step 2

To make a 'Barbtini, combine the vodka, 2 tablespoons rhubarb syrup, and triple sec in a shaker with ice. Shake until the outside of shaker is frosty. Strain into a martini glass.