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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Drinks & Cocktails

    Rhubarb Bourbon Sour Cocktail

    Published: Apr 26, 2017 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    This Rhubarb Bourbon Sour Cocktail recipe with a honey rhubarb simple syrup is a refreshing and seasonal take on the classic drink.

    Rhubarb Bourbon Sours in glassesI thought about just designating April "Rhubarb Month," because in all honesty, it's about the only thing that has consistently graced the shelves of the fridge in the last few weeks.

    So after covering breakfast with these cinnamon rhubarb muffins, I then switched gears and went straight to cocktail hour.

    Honey-sweetened rhubarb bourbon sour cocktail it is.

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    Ingredients for a Rhubarb Bourbon Sour

    I can't get enough of using seasonal fruit and turning it into a quick simple syrup. For this rhubarb bourbon sour cocktail, I made the simple syrup with honey, which goes wonderfully with rhubarb's tart earthiness.

    Here are the ingredients you will need:

    • Fresh rhubarb
    • Honey
    • Lemon juice
    • Bourbon
    rhubarb and honey in pan

    Making Rhubarb Simple Syrup

    A quick simmer until the honey melts and the rhubarb starts to break down, then strain, and you've got a beautiful pink simple syrup.

    rhubarb simple syrup in pan

    A drink for bourbon lovers

    Once your rhubarb simple syrup is ready, the cocktail comes together in no time. As bourbon lovers over here, adding this drink to our repertoire has been a refreshing change.

    The tart rhubarb with the honey-sweet and the lemon-sour work together in all the right ways.

    Rhubarb Bourbon Sour and ingredients
    Rhubarb Bourbon Sours with rhubarb stalk garnish

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    rhubarb bourbon sour in glass with ice

    Rhubarb Bourbon Sour

    Rhubarb adds a tartness to this take on a Bourbon Sour with a honey-sweetened simply syrup. If you are sensitive to gluten-grain-based bourbon, Hudson Baby Bourbon is a100% corn based and could be a good alternative.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 785kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    Rhubarb Simple Syrup

    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 cup chopped rhubarb

    Cocktail

    • 2 ounces Bourbon
    • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
    • 1 ounce rhubarb simple syrup
    • Piece of rhubarb for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    For the Rhubarb Simple Syrup:

    • Add honey, water, and rhubarb to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then turn heat to low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once honey has dissolved and rhubarb has started break down, remove from heat and allow to cool.
    • Once cool, strain into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

    For the Rhubarb Bourbon Sour:

    • Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake.
    • Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
    • Add a piece of rhubarb as a garnish if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 175g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 169g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Candace Singer

      July 02, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      How long will the sour mix keep in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 04, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Hi Candace - the simple syrup should keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Cheers!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Farley

      May 02, 2017 at 11:45 am

      Ha, that's me and asparagus + strawberries right now. For some reason rhubarb hasn't made an appearance yet in my CSA basket! This looks spectacular.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 03, 2017 at 8:26 am

        Funny how we get in these cycles! Dinner has been seriously lacking at our place. ;) Thanks, Jennifer!

        Reply
    3. Sara @ Cake Over Steak

      April 28, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      This is 100% my kind of drink. I also love to create seasonal simple syrups with fresh fruit, and then my husband yells at me because I fill up half the fridge with jars of simple syrups ... oh well. This one sounds so good! I love the use of honey in it, too.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 03, 2017 at 8:25 am

        Hahaha, yes, we have multiple bottles of syrups as well! xo

        Reply
    4. alana

      April 27, 2017 at 1:59 pm

      all about all the rhubarb. these rhubarb sours are calling my name!!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 27, 2017 at 6:45 pm

        Thanks, Alana! You can never have too much. :)

        Reply
    5. Joyce @ Sun Diego Eats

      April 27, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Dream cocktail!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 27, 2017 at 6:41 pm

        Aw, thanks Joyce!!!

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 27, 2017 at 7:29 am

      I'm still dying to get my hands on some rhubarb Tessa! I've checked three local stores and nothing. This cocktail sounds delicious. I'll keep searching! Happy weekend!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 27, 2017 at 6:41 pm

        I can feel it - you are going to find some so soon! :) Happy weekend to you, my friend!

        Reply
      • Erin Maxwell

        July 27, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        Drive around your neighbourhood and look for someone with un-harvested rhubarb in their yard, and go knock on their door and ask for some! Then, take double the amount you need, double your recipe, and bring them back some delicious syrup made from their own garden! So many people have rhubarb that needs tending! What starts as asking for a favour, turns into a neighbourly gift!

        Reply

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