Rhubarb Margarita

We’re shaking up our spring with a perfectly pink rhubarb margarita that’s as easy as it is delicious. With just 4 ingredients—tequila, rhubarb simple syrup, lime juice, and orange liqueur—it comes together in minutes.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Difficulty Easy

Method Mixing

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings margarita

Calories 290kcal

Author Kaleb

Ingredients

For the simple syrup (makes about 2 cups)

3 cups chopped rhubarb
2 cups water
2 4-inch slices orange peel
2 4-inch slices lime peel
1 ½ cups granulated sugar

For each margarita

2 oz rhubarb simple syrup (ingredients above)
2 oz tequila blanco
½ oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
¾ oz fresh lime juice

Instructions

For the rhubarb simple syrup

In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, orange peel, lime peel, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the sugar and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from the heat. Strain and decant into a jar. Store in the refrigerator.

For each margarita

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the rhubarb simple syrup, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain into a glass of ice and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1margarita | Calories: 290kcal

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