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June 24, 2013April 1, 2018 by Rachel8 Comments on Rhubarb Liqueur Recipe

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I know I’ve gone on and on about how much I love rhubarb, but this week I’ve got proof, in the form of two different rhubarb recipes. The first is this rhubarb liqueur. It was actually inspired by one you can buy, called Rhubarb Tea. I say “inspired by,” but what I really mean is that I tried it, and thought to myself that I could do better (though they do have some co*cktail recipes using their version that sound good). The rhubarb flavor just wasn’t strong enough for me. So I looked up some recipes online, and came up with my own rhubarb liqueur. I hope it doesn’t sound too immodest to say that it’s way better than the store-bought version, with a much stronger rhubarb flavor. Unfortunately, even though I made a double batch of the recipe below, it’s so delicious that I think it’ll all get drank up in less time than it took to make. Guess I’ll just have to make more!

Rhubarb Liqueur

3 cups rhubarb, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Everclear (190 proof)
2 Tbsp + 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/4 cup + 2 cups water

Place the chopped rhubarb in a large resealable jar (a Mason jar works well), and add 2 Tbsp of sugar. Cover, and shake to coat the rhubarb and help release the juices. Add 1/4 cup water and 1 1/2 cups Everclear, or enough to just cover the rhubarb. Seal jar and let sit, shaking occasionally, for 2-4 weeks, until the color has leached out of the rhubarb.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain out rhubarb, pressing on the solids to remove as much liquid as possible. You should end up with approximately 2 cups of liquid.
In a saucepan, add 1/2 cup sugar to 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Allow to cool, then add to rhubarb-alcohol. Mix.
At this point you can allow the flavors to mellow for a week, but it’s good right away, too.

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This stuff is very good on its own, but I like it even more with a little bit of lemon. Mix about 6 oz. rhubarb liqueur with the juice of 1/2 lemon. Add a couple of ice cubes, and garnish with a mint sprig or small stick of rhubarb. Enjoy!

As with the ginger liqueur, I couldn’t resist making my own label. It’s hard to tell in the photos above, but I even found a cute little vintage illustration of a rhubarb plant. I printed it out on this clear label paper, and then I sealed it with a couple of layers of clear acrylic spray sealer. With my last label, I found that alcohol drips made the ink run, but the sealer has prevented that from happening on this one. I haven’t tried it yet, but I recently discovered that there is printable waterproof vinyl, which might also work well for labels. Please feel free to download and use my label if you’d like.

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  1. This sound yummy! But everclear is illegal in Maine…do you think the highest proof vodka would work? I too love rhubarb! Non alcoholic rhubarb syrup, homemade, of course with seltzer is very refreshing. No apologies for homemade better than store bought…one word…carrot! Thanks for you great blog! One of my favs!

    1. Deborah: Yeah, I bet it would! But you’d want to adjust the amounts of alcohol and water, since you’d be starting with a lower proof. Mine ended up being about 35% in the final liqueur. Just use a little math to calculate how much alcohol to add:
      x(starting alcohol%)=(total end volume)(end alcohol%)
      So if you were using vodka that is 50% alcohol (100 proof), you’d do x(50)=(4 cups)(35)
      x=4(35)/(50)=2.8 cups
      And of course then you’d want to reduce the water so the total end volume was 4 cups.
      (Sorry if this is totally obvious. I know it’s not to some people.)
      Thanks so much 🙂

      1. Thanks! I didn’t know that math…I have 100 proof vodka for making herbal tinctures…I will save this info! Keep the ideas coming and I will try to find more time! 🙂 4 etsy shops, big gardens etc. I love new ideas always though!!!!

  2. By “seal the jar” do you mean like in canning seal, or just screw the lid in seal? Also, if it’s just screw on the lid seal, do you store in fridge, or is the alcohol preservative enough? Thanks! Excited to try this!!!!

    1. Jenni, I mean just screw on the lid. The alcohol should be preservative enough, so it should be safe to store at room temperature. Good luck! 🙂

  3. I love rhubarb! I’ll have to try this out. It looks so pretty too

  4. my rhubarb in the garden is not yet mature enough to try this out.
    when the liquor is ready, there will be no more fresh rhubarb to garnish so…
    I will freeze fresh rhubarb (diced) to use instead of regular ice cubes

    1. patrickofbruges, rhubarb ice cubes are a great idea!

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What liquor is made from rhubarb? ›

Rhubarb Liqueur, infused with orange and ginger, is a sweet but tangy liqueur. Perfect to enjoy as a liqueur, spritzer or co*cktail with an award winning taste and beautiful pink/red color.

What is in Rhucello? ›

Inspired by the love of the unique flavour of rhubarb, Rhucello is a liqueur made with Yorkshire rhubarb. The Rhubarb Triangle is a 9-square-mile triangle in West Yorkshire, England between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell famous for producing early forced rhubarb. Rhubarb thrives in the wet cold winters in Yorkshire.

How do you serve rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur? ›

It can be enjoyed on its own or over ice, perfect for the hip flask as a little nip on a sunny day, or add a glug to a glass and top up with your chilled Prosecco or Cava to make a Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Fizz. Fill a tumbler with ice and carefully pour over the gin, followed by a splash of the Ginger Beer.

What is the minimum alcohol content for a liqueur? ›

Liqueurs & cordials. Liqueurs and alcoholic cordials are sweetened alcoholic drinks made by mixing or redistilling spirits with flavourings and colourings. Within the EEC a 'liqueur' must have an alcohol content of at least 15% alc./vol.

What is the ratio of liquor to liqueur? ›

The Golden Ratio is just this simple recipe: 2 parts spirit (rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, gin, cognac etc.) 1 part sweet (honey, simple syrup, agave syrup, triple sec, liqueur, fruit syrups etc.)

What does rhubarb liqueur taste like? ›

Taste: Sweet rhubarb but with some rhubarb tartness and citric acidity adding bite.

What was rhubarb originally used for? ›

The ancient Chinese used it as a medicinal herb over 5,000 years ago. Native to southern Siberia, it got its name from the Russians who grew it along the Rha river (now the Volga). For centuries it was traded alongside tea as a cure for stomach aches and fevers.

Can rhubarb be bottled? ›

To make the syrup measure 525g of granulated sugar ... Use a slotted spoon to lift the rhubarb out of the syrup and into the jars. Shake and wiggle the jars so the maximum is packed in.

What mixer goes with rhubarb gin liqueur? ›

If someone likes ginger in general, then a Rhubarb Gin mixer we always suggest is Ginger Ale, or Ginger Beer if you want to up the spiciness.

What tonic goes best with rhubarb and ginger gin? ›

Top up with an Indian Tonic and garnish with a slice of orange. The orange helps to bring the rhubarb to life and it will help to create the best G&T you have ever had!

Which liquor goes best with ginger? ›

The punchy rhizome gives drinks a fresh, spicy bite, and it pairs with everything from vodka and rum to smoky scotch. The Ginger Smash epitomizes the ingredient's friendly nature. The co*cktail features a delicious mix of rum, two liqueurs, fresh pineapple, lime juice and, of course, ginger.

What is the alcohol content of fruit liqueur? ›

Numerous fruits are used in the production of fruit liqueurs, such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cassis and blackberry. Alcoholic content ranges from 15% to 30%.

What is the alcohol content of rhubarb wine? ›

In this recipe, we will give you all the information you need to turn rhubarb stalks into a delicious wine that can be enjoyed in summer as well as on cold winter evenings. If you follow the instructions and quantities carefully, you will obtain a dry, slightly sparkling wine with an alcohol content of about 10%.

What is the highest alcohol content for liqueur? ›

Spirytus

This 96% (192 proof) spirit is anything but neutral in its alcohol content though.

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