Rhubarb and Ginger Gin

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

Rhubarb Infused Gin with Ginger

Rhubarb ginger gin: a pinkish summer drink easy to make, pretty to look at, and probably better than any 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 Homemade Elderflower Gin. Or this simple Gin Mojito with Mint.

Ingredients

Gin:

• Don’t buy an expensive sort for this recipe. You will add other ingredients, including sugar, so what you need is a reliable mid-range bottle, 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 drink is still slightly pink.
• However, if you have access to really pink rhubarb, the color of the drink 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 flavor.

Sugar

How to make rhubarb gin?

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

• Wash and chop the stalks. Place them in a large jar.
• Add the sugar, lemon zest, and ginger. (1,2)
• Pour the alcohol 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 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 drink 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)

Can you use the gin soaked rhubarb?

Yes. Make a boozy dessert and keep the kids away from it. 🙂

Ideas:

• Stir into Greek yogurt and add sugar or honey to taste.
• Spoon over ice cream or custard.
• Serve with waffles, pancakes, or crepes.
• Make a rhubarb crumble. There will probably not be enough for it for a whole crumble, but you can mix it with fresh chopped rhubarb or with apples, other fruit, or berries.

How to use rhubarb ginger gin?

• 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.

Rhubarb Gin and Tonic:

• Mix 30 ml/ 1 oz rhubarb ginger gin with 30 ml/ 1 oz rhubarb simple syrup (or regular simple syrup).
• Top with tonic water and add some lemon juice to taste.

How long does it keep?

The gin will keep for at least 6 months probably longer. But you will have a hard time keeping it for so long.

More drinks?

• Elderflower Gin
• Gooseberry Gin
• Creme de Cassis
• Baileys Hot Chocolate
• Vanilla Honey Liqueur