Rhubarb-Ginger Cooler Recipe

Lauren Rothman
Rhubarb-Ginger Cooler Recipe
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  • Yield:Serves 6
  • Active time:5 minutes
  • Total time:5 minutes
  • Rated: 5.0
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Rhubarb-Ginger Cooler: A Booze-Free Pitcher Drink That's Great for Brunch

Tangy rhubarb flavors this booze-free beverage. [Photograph: Lauren Rothman]

This refreshing non-alcoholic pitcher drink takes spicy ginger beer and pairs it with a tangy rhubarb syrup and plenty of fresh lime. It's a great option for a brunch crowd.

Ingredients

  • For the Rhubarb Syrup:
  • 2 cups sliced rhubarb
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-inch section fresh ginger, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons zest from 1 orange
  • 3 allspice berries
  • For the Pitcher Drink:
  • 2 tablespoons rhubarb syrup
  • 1/4 cup juice from 2 to 3 limes, strained
  • 6 cups (48 ounces) spicy ginger beer, such as Bruce Cost
  • 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1.

    For the Rhubarb Syrup: Combine rhubarb, water, sugar, ginger, orange zest and allspice in a small saucepan. Heat over high heat until boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook until rhubarb breaks down, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing with a rubber spatula to extract as much flavor as possible, reserving cooked rhubarb for another use if desired. Rhubarb syrup will keep for two weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

  2. 2.

    For the Pitcher Drink: Stir rhubarb syrup and lime juice together in a large pitcher. Fill pitcher halfway with ice and add ginger beer. Stir gently to mix and serve, garnishing glasses with a lime wedge, if desired.

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Lauren Rothman
Almost-Vegetarian, Blogger, Urban Gardener

A recent graduate of the City University of New York's journalism program, Lauren was born, raised, and still resides in Brooklyn. She has been an avid cook and food lover since childhood. Here on Serious Eats, you can check out her drinks and recipes coverage. Want more? take a look at her work elsewhere around the web on her personal website.

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