How to Make Rhubarb Simple Syrup at Home
This Easy Homemade Rhubarb Simple Syrup is made with only three ingredients and has so many uses. It’s the perfect addition to cocktails, mocktails or coffee.

in this post: everything you need for this easy rhubarb simple syrup
- easy rhubarb simple syrup ingredients
- how to make this simple syrup
- love yourself a good mocktail?
- equipment needed for this simple syrup
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!

rhubarb gin & tonic
Now that you have gone to all the work of making this simple syrup, it’s time to use it! A perfect way to use it is in this delicious Rhubarb Gin & Tonic. It’s equal parts sweet, tart and refreshing.
love yourself a good mocktail?
Then, you need to try some of these tasty non-alcoholic options!
- Cinnamon Cardamom Sparkling Mocktail with Orange and Lemon
- Sparkling Water Mocktail with Lemon and Bitters

equipment needed for this simple syrup

Homemade Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 cups cut rhubarb
Instructions
- In a saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil.1 cup water
- Add the white sugar and rhubarb.1 cup white sugar, 4 cups cut rhubarb
- Continue boiling until the sugar is dissolved and then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or large measuring cup.
- Pour the rhubarb mixture through the strainer.
- Use the back of a spoon to press on the cooked rhubarb in the strainer to extract more syrup.
- Discard the cooked rhubarb (or use it as a sundae topping)!
- Pour the cooled Rhubarb Simple Syrup into a clean container and, once cooled, cover the bottle and refrigerate.
- Store the simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to one month.

