Rhubarb Spritzer

Directions

1. 1
   Slice off the leaves and brown parts from the rhubarb stalks and discard.
2. 2
   Rinse the rhubarb stalks and slice into 2-inch pieces.
3. 3
   Put the rhubarb slices and cinnamon sticks in a pot and cover with water.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil and simmer until the rhubarb is soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing as much liquid out of the rhubarb pulp as possible.
6. 6
   Whisk in the honey, tasting to adjust the sweetness.
7. 7
   Discard the cinnamon and cooked rhubarb (or use the rhubarb to add bulk to a strawberry pie) and let the liquid cool.
8. 8
   To serve, pour into glasses over ice and top off with sparkling water, seltzer, or champagne.
9. 9
   Garnish with a few strawberry slices and a mint leaf.