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Fresh Rhubarb Liqueur

Summer Garden

Bright juicy strawberries meet the crisp bite of freshly picked rhubarb, accompanied by herbaceous basil and tart lemon.

Flavour Profile: Fruity, Herbaceous, Sweet

Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients:

  • 9 oz Sheringham Fresh Rhubarb Liqueur
  • 6 oz Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup*
  • 4.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 24 oz Lemonade
  • 24 Drops Basil Bitters
  • 300g Fresh Strawberries*
  • 200g White Sugar*
  • 1 cup Water*
  • 10g Fresh Basil Leaves*

Method:

Add everything to a pitcher and stir until well combined. Once combined add in some frozen strawberries or ice, and a few whole basil leaves and gently stir again. When ready to serve gently pour into a Collins glass and garnish with a slice of strawberry and a lemon wheel.

*Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup Method:

Add strawberries, sugar, and water to a pot and bring up to a simmer, as the strawberries start to soften, mash them with a spoon. While the sugar mixture simmers, roughly chop your basil leaves. Once the sugar is completely dissolved remove the pot from the heat and add in your basil. Gently stir to combine and allow the mixture to infuse and cool. Once cooled, strain through a sieve and pour into a clean canning jar, keep in the fridge for up to a week.

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    Created By:

    Avery Rouse

    Victoria, BC

    Bio:

    Meet Avery, a purveyor of craft cocktails and all things strange. Avery has always been passionate about food and flavor combinations. Her love of experimenting turned from cooking to mixology in university as she discovered the diverse world of craft distilling. After witnessing the fusion of art and science in the craft spirit industry, her passion was ignited. Since then, she has devoted her time to expanding her knowledge and perfecting her craft. Upon graduation, Avery focused on her new venture, Nonsensical Cocktails. Inspired to make cocktails more accessible to newcomers in the mixology scene, she strives to incorporate as many local products as possible, showcasing that creating beautiful and unique cocktails doesn't require formal mixology training. Alongside her Nonsensical Cocktails project, she delved into furthering her understanding of distilling. Starting out in tasting rooms and crafting cocktails for distilleries, her expertise and dedication led her towards the path of becoming a distiller herself. After years of hard work and commitment to the industry, her perseverance paid off when she was officially offered a position as a distiller. In her spare time, Avery continues to experiment with new techniques and flavors, both for cocktails and new distilled spirits, further solidifying her reputation as a dynamic force in the world of craft beverages.