Homemade Rhubarb Soda
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Equipment
- Medium pot (we prefer stainless steel)
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 4-6 stems rhubarb
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar or coconut sugar or raw honey
- 3 cups filtered water
- Sparkling mineral water to serve
Instructions
- Cut 4-6 stems of rhubarb into small pieces, about 1 inch.
- Combine the rhubarb, 1/2 of organic cane sugar, and 3 cups of filtered water to a pot.
- Bring it to a boil and simmer covered at a soft boil for about 10 minutes.
- Remove pot from the heat and let it return to room temperature.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer (or cheesecloth!) to strain all of the rhubarb chunks out of the liquid. Mash the rhubarb some to release all the liquid. You can reserve the cooked rhubarb to use in smoothies, pie, or stew.
- Store the beautiful pink juice in a a glass container and let it chill in the fridge.
- Combine 1 part rhubarb concentrate with 2 parts unflavored sparkling mineral water. You can also use flat water if you don't have sparkling.
Notes
Shopping List (Recommended Brands)
- Cane Sugar (Organic)
- Wholesome Organic Cane Sugar
- Coconut Sugar (Organic)
- Big Tree Farms Organic Brown Coconut Sugar
- Thrive Market Organic Brown Coconut Sugar
- Fresh Rhubarb (Organic)
- If possible, buy from a local market
- Sparkling Mineral Water (look for unflavored)
- Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water
- The Mountain Valley Sparkling Water
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