Rhubarb Spritzer

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• ¾ pound rhubarb, chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped
• Soda water
• 4 basil leaves, for garnish

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    119 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 30 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 25 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 3 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Makes about 1 1/3 cups rhubarb juice; serves 4 to 5

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water, sugar, rhubarb and lemongrass to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes. Push through a fine-mesh sieve. Let cool.
2. Fill 4 small glasses halfway with ice. Pour into each glass a scant 1/4 cup rhubarb juice, then top with soda water to taste. Garnish with a basil leaf.

20 minutes