Rhubarb Infused Vodka

Take advantage of this fun vegetable’s short growing season to make my rhubarb infused vodka recipe. That way you can treasure its unique taste for months.

Rhubarb is a vegetable. But since it’s often paired with fruit, we tend to think of it as a fruit. Its stalks are actually more like celery.

I’ve loved rhubarb from the first time I ate it. I find it delicious. And when it’s paired with something like cherries to make this crisp, it makes me want to weep. Like serious ugly-cry type of weeping. That’s how much I love it.

The only thing I hate about rhubarb is that its growing season only lasts a few months.

That’s where this recipe comes in. You can make rhubarb infused vodka and continue to enjoy it long after the pretty red stalks disappear for the year.

Helpful tips

• Wash the jar with hot soapy water before using it. But there is no need to sterilize the jar.
• I also wash the rhubarb with unscented hand soap and a vegetable brush.
• Use enough rhubarb to measure anywhere up to 3 cups. My 5 stalks ended up being 2.5 cups.
• Cut the rhubarb in 1/2 – 1 inch slices. They don’t have to be uniform in size so don’t stress.
• Use the best vodka you can afford as I do think it makes a difference.
• Let the vodka infuse for a minimum of 4 days and 7 at the maximum.
• Unlike most other infused alcohol recipes, mine do not call for sugar. It’s not necessary since you will be making cocktails with this delicious infusion and that is when you add sugar.

How to make rhubarb infused vodka

Step one

Gather the ingredients – rhubarb, vodka and a jar.

Step two

Wash the rhubarb and cut the stalks into 1/2 – 1 inch pieces. Place in jar.

Step three

Pour vodka over the rhubarb.

Step four

Pour vodka all the way to the top.

Step five

Cap the jar and let it rest on the counter for 4 days. Gently shake once a day.

Here’s how it looks after it has been infused fully. Notice how pale and leeched the rhubarb is now.

And look at that gorgeous color.

Step six

Place a sieve in a large bowl and gently pour the contents of the jar into the sieve, letting the infusion drain into the bowl.

Throw the rhubarb away.

Step seven

Transfer the rhubarb infused vodka into a jar or serving bottle.

I hope you enjoyed this rhubarb infused vodka recipe. It’s so delicious! Spruce up your favorite vodka cocktail with this lovely infusion.

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.

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