Rhubarb Gin and Tonic with Homemade Simple Syrup
This refreshing Rhubarb Gin and Tonic combines homemade rhubarb simple syrup, gin and tonic water for an easy spring and summer cocktail.

in this post: everything you need for this rhubarb gin and tonic cocktail
- easy rhubarb simple syrup ingredients
- how to make simple syrup
- homemade rhubarb simple syrup gin and tonic ingredients
- how to make a rhubarb gin and tonic
- equipment needed for this gin and tonic
With only sugar and water, you can make a very basic simple syrup. By adding rhubarb (which is plentiful right now), it completely changes the flavor of the simple syrup.

easy rhubarb simple syrup ingredients
When it comes to simple syrup, the ingredients are very straightforward: sugar and water. The fun thing with simple syrup is that you can add different things to it to completely change the flavor.

You only need three ingredients you need to make this simple syrup: water, white sugar and rhubarb (fresh or frozen).
how to make this simple syrup
Grab a saucepan, a strainer and the following ingredients:
- water
- white sugar
- rhubarb (fresh or fozen)
Once you have all your ingredients ready, you can start making the simple syrup.
- In a saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the white sugar and rhubarb.
- Continue boiling until the sugar is dissolved and then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Let the simple syrup cool.
- Strain into a clean container. Use the back of a spoon to push the excess liquid out of the cooked rhubarb.
- Store the simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to a month.
- You can discard the cooked rhubarb, or use it as an ice cream topping!

homemade rhubarb simple syrup gin and tonic ingredients
The ingredients for this gin and tonic are simple. Homemade rhubarb simple syrup. Gin. Tonic. Squeeze of lime. Does it get any easier?
- homemade rhubarb simple syrup
- gin
- tonic
- lime
- ice. lots of ice!
how to make a rhubarb gin and tonic cocktail
Once you have the rhubarb simple syrup made, this cocktail could not be more easy to make!

- Combine gin, rhubarb simple syrup and fresh squeezed lime juice.
- Stir to combine.
- Top off with tonic water.
- Fill the glass with ice and enjoy!
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equipment needed for this simple syrup

Homemade Rhubarb Simple Syrup Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 2 ounces rhubarb simple syrup
- ½ ounce lime about ½ lime, juiced
- 5 ounces tonic water
Instructions
- Add gin to the bottom of a low ball glass.
- Add the rhubarb simple syrup and the fresh squeezed lime juice.
- Stir everything to combine.
- 5 ounces tonic water

