Best 8 Rhubarb Lime Spritzer Recipes

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**Rhubarb Lime Spritzer: A Refreshing Summer Delight**

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it's time to embrace the flavors of summer with a refreshing and tangy Rhubarb Lime Spritzer. This delightful drink combines the tartness of rhubarb with the zesty freshness of lime, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you're looking for a non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy by the pool or a light and flavorful cocktail to sip on a warm evening, this spritzer is sure to quench your thirst and tantalize your taste buds.

**Rhubarb Lime Spritzer Recipe:**

* Refreshing Rhubarb Lime Spritzer: A classic spritzer recipe that combines fresh rhubarb, lime juice, and sparkling water for a simple yet satisfying drink.
* Sparkling Rhubarb Mojito: A twist on the classic mojito, this recipe incorporates rhubarb syrup and lime wedges for a unique and flavorful cocktail.
* Rhubarb and Cucumber Spritzer: This spritzer combines the refreshing taste of cucumber with the tartness of rhubarb, creating a light and hydrating beverage.
* Rhubarb Shrub Spritzer: Explore the world of shrubs with this delicious spritzer made from a rhubarb and lime shrub, mixed with sparkling water and fresh mint.
* Rhubarb Lime Margarita: Indulge in a fruity and tangy margarita with a rhubarb and lime twist, perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPARKLING RHUBARB SPRITZER



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Folks with a rhubarb plant or two will love this recipe. It's a nice change from the usual lemonade-we enjoy it all summer long. -Sue Rebers, Campbellsport, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 quarts (14 servings, 1 cup per serving).

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
4 cups water
2-1/2 to 3 cups sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring rhubarb and water to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; strain and reserve juice. Discard pulp. Add sugar and pineapple juice to reserved juice; stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill thoroughly. Just before serving, add soda and ice cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RHUBARB SPRITZ



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     beverage

Time 50m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons Rhubarb Syrup, recipe follows
2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain
Chilled prosecco or club soda, for topping
2 large stalks rhubarb, cut into 4-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Add a few ice cubes to a glass. Then add the Rhubarb Syrup and elderflower liqueur. Top off with prosecco, stir and serve.
  • For the rhubarb syrup: In a medium saucepot, add the rhubarb, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook until the rhubarb is tender and the liquid turns bright pink, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the syrup and let cool completely.

LIME SPRITZER



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 limes, zested and juiced, plus lime wedges for rimming the glasses and garnish
1 (1/2-inch) slice fresh ginger
Kosher salt or sugar, for rimming glasses (optional)
24 ounces sparkling water

Steps:

  • For the simple syrup: Heat the sugar, water, lime zest, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to boiling. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, and then remove from the heat. Add the lime juice and let the flavors infuse the syrup for at least 15 minutes while it cools. Strain the syrup, if you wish, and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For the drink: Rub a lime wedge around the lip of the glasses to moisten and then dip in salt or sugar to decorate the glasses, if desired. Pour 1 or 2 tablespoons of the lime syrup into each glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
  • Cook's Note: Sparkling wine can be used instead of water, if desired.

RHUBARB SPRITZER



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Categories     Wine     Alcoholic     Grapefruit     Summer     Rhubarb     Self     Drink

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces rhubarb (about 3 medium stalks), cut into 1/2-inch slices
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 cups seltzer or 1 bottle (750 ml) dry sparkling Cava wine, chilled
Lemon and pink grapefruit slices, halved (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir rhubarb, sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb breaks down completely, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Divide syrup among 8 glasses. Top with seltzer or Cava. Garnish with lemon and grapefruit slices, if desired. Serve immediately

SPARKLING RHUBARB SPRITZER



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Make and share this Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 3 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
4 cups water
2 1/2-3 cups sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
2 liters carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, bring rhubarb and water to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; strain and reserve juice.
  • Discard pulp.
  • Add sugar and pineapple juice to reserved juice; stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Chill thoroughly. Just before serving, add soda and ice cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 77.1, Carbohydrate 231.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 207.9, Protein 4.3

RHUBARB LIME SPRITZER



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Categories     Cocktail Party     Lemon

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
36 ounces sparkling water or prosecco
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1Place the rhubarb, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan. Cover and place over medium heat. Simmer until the rhubarb is soft enough to mash with the back of a spoon -- then mash it! Stir in the vanilla. 2Pass the rhubarb mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much syrup as possible. You should have 3/4 cup syrup. 3Fill 6 tumblers with ice. Add 2 tablespoons of syrup to each glass. Top with sparkling water (or prosecco). Squeeze a lime wedge into each glass. Give each drink a stir. Then toast to your thirst and happiness.

RHUBARB SPRITZER



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups rhubarb juice; serves 4 to 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 pound rhubarb, chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, chopped
Soda water
4 basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water, sugar, rhubarb and lemongrass to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes. Push through a fine-mesh sieve. Let cool.
  • Fill 4 small glasses halfway with ice. Pour into each glass a scant 1/4 cup rhubarb juice, then top with soda water to taste. Garnish with a basil leaf.

RHUBARB SPRITZER



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Categories     Spring     Rhubarb     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes approximately 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 stalks fresh rhubarb
2 cinnamon sticks
Honey to taste
Sparkling water, seltzer, or champagne, for serving
4 strawberries, thinly sliced
1 sprig mint

Steps:

  • Slice off the leaves and brown parts from the rhubarb stalks and discard. Rinse the rhubarb stalks and slice into 2-inch pieces. Put the rhubarb slices and cinnamon sticks in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the rhubarb is soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing as much liquid out of the rhubarb pulp as possible. Whisk in the honey, tasting to adjust the sweetness. Discard the cinnamon and cooked rhubarb (or use the rhubarb to add bulk to a strawberry pie) and let the liquid cool.
  • To serve, pour into glasses over ice and top off with sparkling water, seltzer, or champagne. Garnish with a few strawberry slices and a mint leaf.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm rhubarb stalks for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a citrus juicer, you can use a blender or food processor to puree the limes.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.
  • For a sparkling spritzer, add a splash of sparkling water or club soda.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge or a sprig of mint for a refreshing touch.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or a festive cocktail to serve at your next party, this rhubarb lime spritzer is sure to please. With its vibrant color, tangy flavor, and bubbly texture, this spritzer is a delightful and easy-to-make beverage that everyone will love.

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