Recipe: Kite Tail Cider Cocktail with Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
1 cocktail
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rhubarb, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 1 ounce bourbon
  • ¾ ounce rhubarb simple syrup
  • Ice
  • 1 ounce dry white cider
Directions
  1. Make the rhubarb simple syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the rhubarb, water and sugar. Simmer until the rhubarb is soft and the mixture begins to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Strain the syrup, pressing down on the solids to extract all the juices. Discard the solids.
  2. Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves and the lemon wedge. Add the bourbon and rhubarb syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and top with the cider. Garnish with a mint leaf. And serve.