Rhubarb Gin Cosmo Cocktail Recipe
This Rhubarb Gin Cosmo Cocktail is a gin based spin on the classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail, using leftover rhubarb stewing liquid that gives this drink a beautiful soft, blush pink and rhubarb gin. This double dose of rhubarb gives it an extra punchy flavour and is sure to set your taste buds alight.
What is a classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail?
“A classic cosmopolitan is up there as one of the easiest cocktails you can make at home. No seriously, it is fool-proof. Made up of just four ingredients (all of which you most definitely have gathering dust on your bar cart), a cosmo is a partly sweet, partly tart cocktail that all together tastes as electric as it looks. “
Irish Tatler
A classic cosmopolitan cocktail consists of Citron Vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice, shaken over ice and served in a martini glass.
Ok so how do I make this Rhubarb Gin Cosmo Cocktail from scratch?
This cocktail is super easy to make. Simply add some ice to a cocktails shaker and pour over the rhubarb gin, Cointreau, lime juice and rhubarb stewing liquid. Shake for 20-30 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass. Serve with a lime of rhubarb garnish. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can add all ingredients into a small jug or glass and stir together. Leave the drink for 1-2 minutes to let the ice chill the drink. Strain into your cocktail glass of choice ad serve immediately.
What if I don’t have any stewed rhubarb to take liquid from?
No problem! You can buy rhubarb syrup to use in this cocktail instead, like this Rhubarb Syrup from Ikea, or this Rhubarb Syrup by Irish based brand Wild About . Use half a shot of the syrup (about 25 ml) and top with cranberry juice.
What kind of spirit should I use for this Rhubarb Gin Cosmo Cocktail?
There are a number of different gins and spirits available that I would recommend for this rhubarb flavour;
–Edinburgh Rhubarb Ginger Gin Liqueur
–Gabriel Boudier Rhubarb Liqueur
–Whitley Neil Rhubarb Ginger Gin
–Hortus Rhubarb Ginger Gin by Lidl
Rhubarb Gin Cosmo Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker and strainer optional
- 1 cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 25 ml rhubarb gin 1/2 shot
- 25 ml cointreau 1/2 shot
- 25 ml lime juice 1/2 shot
- 100 ml rhubarb stewing liquid 2 shots
- 1 handful ice
Instructions
- Place the ice into the cocktail shaker and pour over the rest of the ingredients.
- Shake well for 20-30 seconds.
- Strain and pour into cocktail glass. Serve with a slice of lime or lime zest.
- If you don't have a cocktail shaker, simply combine all ingredients in a jug, mix together and let sit for a minute or two to allow the ice to cool the drink.
- Pour into cocktail glass while straining out the ice.
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