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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Rhubarb Pie Cocktail (& Mocktail) – a Rhubarb Vodka cocktail

    LAST UPDATED: April 29, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 3, 2018 By Toni Dash 39 Comments

    Rhubarb Pie Cocktail (& Mocktail) – a Rhubarb Vodka cocktail

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    Refreshing, pink Rhubarb Pie Cocktail (a rhubarb vodka cocktail) with rhubarb in the background

    Rhubarb season is short and this refreshing rhubarb vodka cocktail shouldn’t be missed! Quick and easy to make, the Rhubarb Pie cocktail will become a spring favorite!

    Refreshing, pink Rhubarb Pie Cocktail (a rhubarb vodka cocktail) with rhubarb in the background

    Using seasonal ingredients in cocktails is always a win and there is no better example than this Rhubarb Pie cocktail.

    Fresh rhubarb puree mixed with vodka and some fizz. It’s refreshing, not overly sweet and a perfect celebration of rhubarb.

    If you are a rhubarb fan you’ll love Rhubarb Crisp and Rhubarb Fool too!

    Jump to:
    • What Does this Rhubarb Cocktail Taste Like?
    • How to Make this Rhubarb Vodka Cocktail
    • Make it a Rhubarb Pie Mocktail!
    • Suggested Supplies:
    • The Origin of the Rhubarb Pie cocktail
    • More Rhubarb Recipes You’ll Love:
    • Recipe

    What Does this Rhubarb Cocktail Taste Like?

    A perfect tart-sweet mix of spring’s favorite rhubarb, the Rhubarb Pie cocktail is a refreshing, light rhubarb vodka cocktail you’ll love.

    It’s a quick and easy cocktail to make.

    This vodka cocktail is made from sweetened rhubarb juice from homemade rhubarb puree, and vodka. It’s very simple.

    The cocktail is light and refreshing, with the flavor of slightly sweetened rhubarb; lightly tart and tangy.

    The cocktail glass is rimmed with sugar and a bit of cinnamon giving it extra sweetness but not too much!

    How to Make this Rhubarb Vodka Cocktail

    Fresh rhubarb is cooked briefly with sugar and a bit of water.

    It breaks down into a puree which is strained to release the sweetened juice. It’s this juice that’s used to flavor the rhubarb vodka cocktail.

    Steps to make homemade rhubarb puree for rhubarb vokda cocktail

    Use one ounce of the rhubarb puree with two ounces of vodka. Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice.

    Strain over fresh ice and top off with club soda for a refreshing fizz.

    Steps to make Rhubarb Pie cocktail a (a light, pink rhubarb vodka cocktail)

    The rhubarb vodka cocktail is very thirst quenching and a fun way to use fresh rhubarb during its short season.

    How to Use the Rhubarb Pulp

    The cocktail recipe is all about harvesting the sweetened juice for the cocktail and does not use the pulp.

    You can use the pulp in Rhubarb Fool, eat it over yogurt (plain or strawberry), or ice cream. Fold it into muffin mix. It’s a shame to let it go to waste with rhubarb season being so short!

    Make it a Rhubarb Pie Mocktail!

    To make a version without vodka, follow the instructions to make the rhubarb puree and extract the juice. Pour 1-2 ounces of the juice into a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water or club soda (stir too)!

    Suggested Supplies:

    • Kitchen Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Medium Saucepan
    • Strainer
    • Small mixing bowl
    • Silicon Spatula (for pushing the rhubarb pulp against the strainer to release the juice)
    • Jigger(to measure out cocktail ingredients)
    • Cocktail Shaker
    Two light pink Rhubarb Pie Cocktails (a rhubarb vodka cocktail) with rhubarb stalks in background

    The Origin of the Rhubarb Pie cocktail

    Soon after I started Boulder Locavore, when I was in full discovery mode of local food producers, two girlfriends bought me a bottle of Altitude Spirits Vodka 14. It’s a locally made vodka and USDA certified organic.

    It gave me a prompt to contact the company to learn more and they provided the original recipe for Rhubarb Pie cocktail.

    The recipe has since been iterated but it remains a favorite refreshing spring cocktail.

    More Rhubarb Recipes You’ll Love:

    • Brined Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Rhubarb-Cherry Port Sauce
    • Rhubarb Crunch
    • Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
    • Rhubarb Grunt: A Classic Americana Rhubarb Dessert
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    Recipe

    Refreshing, pink Rhubarb Pie Cocktail (a rhubarb vodka cocktail) with rhubarb in the background

    Rhubarb Pie cocktail

    Despite the name this cocktail is not overly sweet. It bears the fresh, tart taste of spring rhubarb with the smooth vodka for a completely refreshing signature spring cocktail.
    5 from 17 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 220kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    For rhubarb puree and cocktail

    • 12 ounces (weight) Rhubarb (about 5 stalks) chopped into small pieces
    • ¼ cup Water
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 8 ounces Vodka
    • Club Soda to top off

    For Rimming the Glasses:

    • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or more depending on the number of glasses being rimmed
    • 1/16 teaspoon ground Cinnamon only a slight amount of cinnamon to dust the sugar is needed

    Instructions

    Instructions for the Rhubarb puree:

    • Place the rhubarb, water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir periodically for 5-10 minutes until the rhubarb has broken down into a puree.
      NOTE: taste the puree and if desired more sugar may be added.
    • Place a strainer or sieve over a bowl and pour rhubarb mixture into the strainer. With a spatula or pliable spoon, push the rhubarb through the strainer to release the juice.
    • Allow strained juice to cool. NOTE: pulp is not used in the recipe but may be used for other recipes (see blog post).

    Instructions to make the Cocktail:

    • Pour 1/4 cup granulated sugar with a dusting of ground cinnamon in a small plate. Mix to combine.
      Rim cocktail glasses with the sugar mixture.
    • Mix 1 ounce rhubarb puree with 2 ounces Vodka in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain over fresh ice in a lowball glass. Fill with club soda.

    Notes

    NOTE: the rhubarb may be cooked and juice extracted then chilled in the refrigerato before making the cocktails. The reduces the cocktail making time to about 5 minutes.
     
    Recipe adapted and published with permission from Altitude Spirits.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    This recipe was originally shared in June 2011.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Melissa says

      May 11, 2022 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      Such a fun spring cocktai! I made it for my friends over the weekend everyone loved it and the pink color was so good!

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    2. Gina Ceraso says

      May 11, 2022 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      We couldn’t wait to make this because we love rhubarb! This was amazing and simple to make.

      Reply
    3. Holley says

      May 11, 2022 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      Holy moly this is a game changer! I never would have thought to make a drink like this but man am I glad I did! The perfect amount of sweet and tart!

      Reply
    4. Tayler Ross says

      May 11, 2022 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love rhubarb, so I was excited to try this cocktail. It exceeded my expectation! So delicious and so refreshing!

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    5. Catherine says

      May 11, 2022 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      I’m so intrigued by the rhubarb puree for this. It offers such a beautiful hue to the drink and is absolutely delicious. Perfect summertime cocktail.

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