Spiced Rhubarb Soda Recipe | Tasting Table
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 sodas
Ingredients
  • 2½ pounds rhubarb, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium lime, zested and juiced
  • 10 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon whole celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • Small pinch kosher salt
  • 24 ounces soda water, chilled
  • Ice
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the rhubarb, sugar, water, lime zest and juice, cardamom, celery seeds, peppercorns and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low. Simmer until rhubarb is very soft and smashes against the side of the pan easily, about 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl. Place the syrup in the fridge to chill completely (reserve the cooked rhubarb to serve with bacon or to use as a tart filling).
  2. In a pitcher, stir the syrup with the soda water. Fill four glasses with ice and divide the rhubarb soda among the glasses. Garnish with celery leaves and a sprig of mint, if using.