Rhubarb Simple Syrup

This 3-ingredient Rhubarb Simple Syrup adds a delicious burst of slightly sweet, tart flavor to fun summer drinks, delicious desserts, and even heaping scoops of vanilla ice cream! Takes only 20 minutes to make and can be stored for up to 2 weeks, giving you plenty of time to try it in a variety of ways!

Summer’s Favorite Simple Syrup

I first fell in love with the idea of Rhubarb Simple Syrup during a trip to Dublin while enjoying Rhubarb Lemonade at a restaurant called Crackbird. After that first sip, my mind was already racing on how I could recreate that refreshing flavor back home.

The answer: Rhubarb Simple Syrup. The perfect flavor balance between sweet and tart. And one that wouldn’t be limited to just lemonades.

Made with only three ingredients on the stove top in 20 minutes or less, this Rhubarb Simple Syrup can be used on just about anything! It’s a great cocktail addition for mixologists, a tasty topping for dessert drizzles, and yes, it’s also perfect for a refreshing lemonade or iced tea!

Ingredients For Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Making homemade rhubarb simple syrup is… well, extremely simple! All you need is rhubarb, water, and granulated sugar. Fresh or frozen rhubarb will work just fine.

If you do opt to use frozen rhubarb, it will just need to thaw at room temperature first. This will allow any excess liquid to be removed to prevent it from watering down the simple syrup during the cooking process.

How To Make Rhubarb Simple Syrup

1. Add chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, and water to a medium pot and cook over medium-low heat.
2. Simmer the simple syrup mixture until the rhubarb becomes soft.
3. Strain the rhubarb from the liquid, transferring the simple syrup into an airtight container.

• For a richer syrup, you can use a 2:1 ratio, two parts sugar and one part water.
  
• Once the rhubarb softens while cooking, use a potato masher to smoosh the rhubarb in the pot while it continues cooking. This will encourage the rhubarb to release more of its flavor juices.
  
• Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the finished simple syrup to remove any rhubarb chunks. Straining the mixture will give you a perfectly smooth syrup!
  
• I’d recommend using a kitchen funnel when transferring the simple syrup liquid into a bottle for storage.
  

How To Store Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Store Homemade Rhubarb Simple Syrup in an airtight container, tightly sealed jar, or bottle. Then transfer the simple syrup into the refrigerator to use for up to 2 weeks, giving you plenty of time to enjoy it in many different ways!

This Rhubarb Syrup can also be frozen for longer storage, preserving the flavor of summer longer! To freeze, first allow the simple syrup to completely cool and then transfer it into an airtight container.

Then store the homemade simple syrup in the freezer for up to 6 months.

How To Enjoy Homemade Rhubarb Simple Syrup

• Drinks – Splash this rhubarb syrup into homemade lemonades, iced teas, or fun sodas.
• Mocktails – Enjoy a delicious mocktail with this homemade syrup by pairing it with club soda, seltzer water, sparkling water, or coconut water.
• Cocktails – Bump your mixologist game up to a new level by using rhubarb simple syrup in your cocktails! Think margaritas, bellinis, or even adding a splash into a Bourbon Whiskey Sour.
• Desserts – Rhubarb Simple Syrup makes for a delicious drizzle over Cheesecake or for soaking a poke cake with!
• Ice Cream – Tuck a bottle of this simple syrup among your other ice cream sundae toppings for a bright, tart summer flavor!
• Sno Cones – Cool down in the summer heat with a rhubarb flavored sno cone!

More Simple Syrup Recipes

• Lavender Simple Syrup – Best enjoyed in a creamy Lavender Latte!
• Strawberry Simple Syrup – Great for homemade lemonades, iced teas, and cocktails!
• Blackberry Simple Syrup – Made with only 4 ingredients in 30 minutes or less!
• Orange Simple Syrup – The perfect citrusy sweet addition to your homemade drinks!
• Brown Sugar Simple Syrup – A coffee staple for those Shaken Brown Sugar Espressos!