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Homemade Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe

Homemade Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe That's Perfectly Refreshing

Enjoy a vibrant Homemade Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe, balancing tart rhubarb with zesty lemon for a refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Concentrate
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 4-5 pieces Fresh Lemons Juice and zest
  • 4 cups Rhubarb Fresh or frozen, chopped
For Serving
  • Ice Crushed ice For chilling
  • Fresh Mint For garnish

Equipment

  • medium-sized saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the rhubarb and chop it into 1/2-inch pieces, discarding any leaves.
  2. Juice and zest the lemons, straining out any seeds.
  3. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, rhubarb, lemon juice, and zest. Stir and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until rhubarb is mushy.
  5. Cool for 10 minutes, mash rhubarb, and strain the mixture through a sieve.
  6. Store the concentrate in the fridge or freeze. Mix 1 part concentrate with 3 parts cold water to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider garnishing with mint or lemon slices. Adjust sugar to taste and chill before serving.

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