If you like strawberry rhubarb pie, you may find it hard to resist this fruity margarita, which arrives in a lovely shade of rose.
Note: The rhubarb-strawberry syrup recipe makes about 3 cups syrup. Syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Extra syrup is delicious with seltzer or added to lemonade. Recipe is easily doubled.
Recipe Details
Rhubarb-Strawberry Margaritas Recipe
Ingredients
For the Rhubarb-Strawberry Syrup:
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9 cups chopped rhubarb (from 10 to 15 stalks, about 2 1/2 pounds)
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3 cups roughly chopped strawberries (from 1 quart, about 13 1/2 ounces)
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2 1/4 cups (18 ounces) water
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3/4 cup (about 5 1/2 ounces) sugar
For the Margaritas:
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2 1/4 cups (18 ounces) rhubarb-strawberry syrup
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9 tablespoons (4 1/2 ounces) fresh juice from 7 to 9 whole limes
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3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) Cointreau or Triple Sec
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3/4 cup (6 ounces) blanco tequila
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5 drops orange bitters
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6 strawberries (optional)
Directions
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Make the Syrup: Add rhubarb, strawberries, water, and sugar to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let simmer until rhubarb breaks into strands, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, let cool. Discard solids (or reserve for another use).
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For Margaritas: Mix rhubarb syrup, lime, Cointreau, tequila, and bitters in a sealable jar or pitcher. Serve immediately over ice, with strawberry garnish on the side of the glass if desired, or chill mixture (without ice) for up to 5 hours in the refrigerator. Re-stir and serve over ice.
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 585 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 123g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 585 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 123g | 45% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 113g | |
| Protein 2g | |
| Vitamin C 73mg | 363% |
| Calcium 177mg | 14% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 689mg | 15% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |