Rhubarb Liqueur

I love making homemade liqueurs, they are both fun and simple. Experimenting with different  types of fruits, nuts or even coffee can be a great way to hone in on your cocktail skills. I've had a few cocktails made with rhubarb, mainly with a simple syrup that has been enhanced with fresh rhubarb, then gin or vodka is added to the mix. I thought why not make a rhubarb liqueur instead? This is the rendition I thought tasted best. I chose not to add a simple syrup to this liqueur, I prefer to adjust the sweetness when I make the cocktail instead, also the addition of Solerno adds a sweet flavor. Ultimately this is the perfect liqueur to have on hand for Springtime brunches or the start to an evening alfresco with friends. 

XO 

Lisa 

Rhubarb Liqueur 

750 ml Vodka

3 1/2 pounds rhubarb, chopped

1 1/4 cups Solerno 

1 vanilla bean, split

Pour vodka into a large wide mouth jar, add chopped rhubarb, Solerno and vanilla bean. Secure lid tightly and allow to sit at room temperature for 3 weeks. Strain mixture through a sieve that has been lined with a coffee filter into a clean wide mouth jar. 

Rhubarb Fizz Cocktail

1 1/2 ounces of rhubarb liqueur

1/2 ounce simple syrup 

1/2 ounce lemon juice 

4 ounces Champagne, Cava or your favorite sparkling wine

sliced lemon

Combine rhubarb liqueur, simple syrup and lemon juice in a small mixing jar, stir to blend. Pour liqueur mixture into a champagne flute and top with Champagne. Garnish with a slice of lemon. 

Cheers!