Rhubarb Sparkling Homemade Soda (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Syrup
01 -
450 g fresh rhubarb, trimmed and sliced
02 -
100 g granulated sugar or preferred sugar substitute, quantity adjusted per package instructions
03 -
720 ml water
→ Soda
04 -
chilled sparkling water, for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Place sliced rhubarb and sugar in a non-reactive saucepan. Add water and stir until combined.
02 -
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a gentle boil. Cook for approximately 8 minutes, or until rhubarb becomes very soft and releases its colour and flavour.
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Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, jelly bag, or cheesecloth, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
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Refrigerate the rhubarb syrup until thoroughly chilled.
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Pour approximately 80 ml chilled rhubarb syrup into a glass. Top with 160 ml sparkling water and add ice as desired.
# Notes:
01 -
For maximum clarity and flavour, press rhubarb solids gently when straining without forcing pulp through the sieve.