Rhubarb Ginger Cooler

Name: Rhubarb Ginger Cooler
Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh rhubarb stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups); 2 1/2 cups cold water; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger; About 2 cups sparkling water

5 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb fresh rhubarb stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)
2 1/2 cups cold water
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
About 2 cups sparkling water

Directions

1

Bring rhubarb, cold water, sugar, and ginger to a simmer in a 4- to 5-quart pot over moderate heat, uncovered, stirring once or twice, then simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and let steep, uncovered, 1 hour.
2

Pour mixture through a large fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, gently stirring but not pressing on solids (discard solids; you will have about 6 cups syrup). Chill syrup completely, about 45 minutes.
3

Serve syrup in glasses over ice with a splash of sparkling water.