Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
Strawberry and rhubarb come together for something besides a pie: a refreshing lemonade.
Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 pound rhubarb trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 3/4 cup sugar or to taste
- 2 3- inch strips of lemon zest yellow part only, cut with a sharp paring knife or vegetable peeler
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
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Stir the water, rhubarb, sugar, strips of lemon zest, and the vanilla together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 8 minutes. Add in 1 cup of the strawberries, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely, covered.
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Strain the mixture through a chinois set over pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Add in the remaining strawberries and lime juice. Sweeten with more sugar if needed.
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Pour over ice, giving each glass some of the strawberries.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Gourmet Magazine, July 1993
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