Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 300g rhubarb, rinsed and cut into 2cm pieces
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 of a split vanilla pod
  • 3 juniper berries, lightly crushed
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime

Instruction

  • Mix the rhubarb pieces with 1/4 cup of sugar, tossing well so the pieces are coated.
  • Bake in an oven at 200 degrees centigrade for 15-20 minutes till the rhubarb is soft (test using the tip of a sharp knife)
  • While the rhubarb is roasting, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, water, vanilla and juniper berries. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, stirring well till the sugar is melted.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, then stir well.
  • When the rhubarb is done roasting, pour the lime sugar syrup into the roasting tin and stir well. Scrape the vanilla seeds and discard the pod.
  • Pour into a blender/use a hand blender and process till smooth. Pass the mixture through a sieve, pressing on the mixture with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the thick mush left over.
  • Let the mixture cool down/refrigerate till ready to serve.
  • To serve, share the rhubarb syrup between two glasses and top up with your drink of choice - lemonade, ginger ale or sparkling water, ice cubes and lime slices