How to Make Rhubarb-Infused 'Barbtini - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to enjoying a refreshing cocktail on a warm summer evening, nothing quite hits the spot like a well-crafted martini. And if you're looking to elevate your martini game, look no further than the Rhubarb-Infused 'Barbtini'. This cocktail takes the classic martini and adds a unique twist with the addition of homemade rhubarb-infused vodka, resulting in a drink that's both tart and sweet, with a hint of earthy complexity.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb
  • 1 ½ fluid ounces good-quality vodka
  • ½ fluid ounce triple sec liqueur
  • 1 cup crushed ice

Information

  • Prep Time: 12 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 19 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 cocktail

  • To make the rhubarb syrup, place sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium, and stir the rhubarb into the syrup. Simmer until rhubarb is softened and stringy, 5 to 7 minutes. Press out the juice with a spoon while straining syrup through cheesecloth or strainer into a glass jar or bottle. Discard rhubarb solids. Cool, and refrigerate syrup until needed.
  • To make a 'Barbtini, combine the vodka, 2 tablespoons rhubarb syrup, and triple sec in a shaker with ice. Shake until the outside of shaker is frosty. Strain into a martini glass.