Homemade Rhubarb Lemonade

Rating: 5 stars
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 0
  • 3 star values: 0
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  • 1 star values: 0

Fresh rhubarb is cooked down and chilled to create the base syrup for this naturally pink lemonade. Perfect for springtime!

By Juliana Hale

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Stir 1 1/4 cups water, sugar, rhubarb, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer to the consistency of syrup, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a Mason jar; discard solids. Chill, covered, at least 1 hour.

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  • Stir chilled rhubarb syrup, remaining 4 cups water, and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Chill until ready to serve. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh rhubarb stalks.

Cook's Note:

If using frozen rhubarb, thaw before proceeding with the recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
179 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 46.9g; fat 0.1g; sodium 34mg. Full Nutrition
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Karen
Rating: 5 stars
07/01/2020
There is nothing more refreshing than tart rhubarb lemonade. I made a large batch because I don't have room in my freezer for any more rhubarb but didn't want to waste it. I have given away lots Read More
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 0
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Konakiller
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2019
Tastes like a Sweet Tart candy. Delicious! Read More
Maddie
Rating: 5 stars
05/07/2021
We love this! Light and refreshing flavor. We used Splenda for the sweetner. We are going to freeze up juice,for when our rhubarb is done. Yum! Read More
Aprilpoo
Rating: 5 stars
05/02/2021
Out favorite kind of lemonade ?? brings me right back to my childhood ?? today I added fresh strawberries mashed up and man! It’s so good! Read More
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Karen
Rating: 5 stars
06/30/2020
There is nothing more refreshing than tart rhubarb lemonade. I made a large batch because I don't have room in my freezer for any more rhubarb but didn't want to waste it. I have given away lots Read More
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