Rhubarb sour cocktail

This fresh spring fruit lends a delightful tart kick to any cocktail -- try this twist on an amaretto sour!

This fresh spring fruit lends a delightful tart kick to any cocktail — try this twist on an amaretto sour!

Rhubarb sour cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb, about 120 g
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp amaretto
  • 2 maraschino cherries
  • 2 thin orange slices

Method:

Combine rhubarb with water, sugar and lemon juice in a blender. Purée until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a cocktail shaker. Add amaretto and a handful of ice.

Shake for 10 seconds, then pour into  2 cocktail glasses. Garnish with  a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.

Serves 2 | Prep 5 min | Total 5 min

Courtesy Claire Tansey

www.chatelaine.com

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@tanseyclaire

Photo courtesy of Erik Putz