Today’s post is a collision of two good things: Cinco de Mayo and the plethora of rhubarb growing in our garden. Yep, that’s right, in this Irish home we made Rhubarb Margaritas tonight and they were amazing. Forget that rhubarb is choc full of Vitamin C, high in fibre, and a good source of calcium…forget it altogether. The only thing you need to know about Rhubarb Margaritas is they are soooo good.
If you are of legal drinking age and you like margaritas…this recipe is one you need to try. I’d even go so far as to say that even if you don’t like rhubarb, you should try this.
The internet has oodles of strawberry rhubarb margarita recipes but truly I’d keep it simple and give the strawberries a miss. We’ll find another use for them.
So, that’s it Dear Readers. Today’s post is short and sweet. ¡Olé!
Rhubarb Margaritas
Makes 4 Drinks
Ingredients
1 cup Rhubarb simple syrup
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes)
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
Ice, crushed or whole
Directions
1. In a pitcher mix the first four ingredients and stir well.
2. Run one of the squeezed limes around the rim of four glasses. Dip each rim in sugar.
3. Fill glasses with ice and the rhubarb mix. If you decide to make frozen rhubarb margaritas, blend one to two cups of ice with the rhubarb mix.
4. Garnish with a slice of lime.
Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Makes About 3 Cups/24oz
Ingredients
1 lb rhubarb, chopped in small pieces
2 cups/16oz sugar
2 cups/1 pint water
Directions
1. Add rhubarb, sugar and water in a non-reactive pan.
2. Heat on medium heat and simmer until rhubarb is soft.
3. Place sterilised cheesecloth over a strainer, propped over a bowl. Pour rhubarb into cheesecloth and let drip through for about an hour. Let cool and keep in the fridge until ready to use.
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Must try this – never had a margarita, and love rhubarb!
Oh, I hope you do! These are really yummy and turn a pretty pink colour when blended with ice and served “frozen”. Also, given how difficult it can be to buy traditional margarita mix in Ireland, I think this is a great alternative. You know, I think these might even be better as they have a lower acidity level. Let me know what you think when you try them. 😉