Rhubarb and Ginger Gin

Last Updated on 30/07/2020 by Adina

Homemade rhubarb and ginger gin, tart and refreshing, perfect on ice, with tonic or in a cocktail.

Rhubarb and ginger gin: a pinkish summer drink easy to make, pretty to look at and probably better than any gin mixture you could buy. I just love it! The combination of rhubarb, ginger and lemon zest makes it slightly spicy, and imparts it a wonderful flavor.

And if you like it, you could also try this delicious elderflower gin next spring.

Ingredients

Gin:

• Don’t buy an expensive sort of gin for this recipe. You will add other ingredients, including sugar, so what you need is a reliable mid-range bottle of gin, no need to go overboard with expenses.
• You could use vodka as well, another flavor but still delicious!

Rhubarb:

• I use regular green rhubarb that grows in pretty much any garden around here. The resulting gin is still slightly pink.
• However, if you have access to really pink rhubarb, the color of the rhubarb ginger gin will be even prettier.
• Frozen rhubarb is also fine.

Lemon:

• Preferably an organic, unwaxed lemon, as you will need its zest.

Ginger:

• A few thick slices, the more you add, the more intensive the ginger flavor.

Sugar

How to make?

All these ingredients have to steep in the liquor for 3-4 weeks to extract the color and the flavor.

• Wash and chop the rhubarb stalks. Place them in a large jar.
• Add the sugar, lemon zest, and ginger. (1,2)
• Pour the gin into the jar. (3)
• Stir gently to combine using a long wooden spoon, for instance. (4)
• Let steep for 3-4 weeks, I found it great after just 3. (5)
• Stir the rhubarb gin every day during the first week and every 3-4 days after that.
• Taste after about 3 weeks, it should already be rather pink and really flavorful. Don’t leave it steep for longer than 4 weeks.
• Line a fine-mesh sieve with a cheesecloth/muslin cloth. Strain the rhubarb and ginger gin into a jug first. This way it will be easier to pour it into a bottle.
• You can use the original gin bottle for the drink or choose another pretty bottle. (6)

How to use?

• I love it just as it is, poured in a nice glass over some ice cubes.
• Make a long drink by adding soda or tonic water.
• Add a splash to prosecco, for instance.
• Use to make cocktails.

More drinks?

Elderflower Gin

Creme de Cassis

Baileys Hot Chocolate

Vanilla Honey Liqueur