Rhubarb Lemonade
Refreshing rhubarb lemonade! Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, or the star of your next brunch or party! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 332kcal
Equipment
- Kitchen Knife
- Large Pot
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb* chopped
- 2 cups sugar or honey*
- 6 lemons juiced and zested
- 6 cups water
- 1 sprig mint*
- 1 pint strawberries* frozen
- ice
Instructions
- Place the chopped rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest into a medium-large pot.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.
- Strain with a fine mesh strainer fitted on a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to force as much liquid as possible into the bowl.
- When ready to serve, dilute it with additional water to taste. Throw in some frozen strawberries, sliced lemon, and some fresh mint or basil. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 74g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg