Rhubarb Lemonade
Rhubarb lemonade is not a traditional type of lemonade. Made from a combination of rhubarb, lemon juice, and orange juice, this drink is the ultimate taste of summer! It's refreshing, bright, and full of citrus notes!
Servings: 5 cups
Ingredients
For the rhubarb nectar
- 1 lb rhubarb (approx. 4 cups)
- 2 cups water
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
For the lemonade
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Bring rhubarb and water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until rhubarb breaks down, about 5-10 minutes. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain out the rhubarb solids. Let drain for a while, pressing down with spatula or spoon to release all the juice.1 lb rhubarb (approx. 4 cups), 2 cups water
- Add sugar to warm nectar. Stir until sugar has dissolved and place in the refrigerator to chill. Meanwhile, juice lemons and oranges.1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- To make lemonade, pour chilled rhubarb nectar, lemon, and orange juice into a pitcher. Taste to adjust sugar if needed.½ cup fresh orange juice, 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with lemon, orange and a rhubarb stalk to stir.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 258kcal