Description
A refreshing drink that combines the tangy flavor of rhubarb with the sweetness of watermelon or strawberries, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb rhubarb, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced watermelon or strawberries
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar or agave
- 2 1/2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Combine the rhubarb, watermelon (or strawberries), and sugar in a saucepan. Pour in 1 cup of water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until the rhubarb is soft.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and blend the mixture until smooth using a blender.
- Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher.
- Allow the strained liquid to cool to room temperature, then stir in the lime juice and remaining cold water.
- Serve the Rhubarb Cooler over ice, optionally adding crushed mint leaves and lime wheels.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Stir well before serving again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg