Rhubarb

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3 lbs of rhubarb, straight from the Santa Monica Farmers' Market. @ $3 a lb. Won't need all of it for the liqueur, so looks like I will be baking a pie this weekend...

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Taste test. Whoa. That is some strong sh*t. Can't wait to try it chilled.

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simple syrup all cool. Used a funnel to get it into the bottle. I re-used a bottle from sparkling lemonade.

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bottled up.

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little blurry...

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ready for the deep freeze!

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Close-Up

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Strained rhubarb infused vodka/everclear.

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Might be a good time to tackle the dishes.

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About 2 months in the fridge—the color has all been pulled from the rhubarb into the alcohol.

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pretty color

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Now, for the simple syrup. I did 2 cups sugar to 1 cup water.

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Action shot.

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You will want the sugar granules to completely disappear.

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Drain the juice into the clean jar.

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Simmer until the mixture is clear and has just barely started to boil. Move off burner, and let cool to room temperature.

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After about a month in the fridge. The vodka is getting more pink & and the rhubarb less so.

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Rhubarb out of the fridge. Wash it and cut off the grungy ends.

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Rhubarb chopped—closeup.

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Pour in the everclear... I topped it off with some vodka I had lying around. My sense is that one needs not be too specific about measurements.

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Rhubarb Infused Vodka Rhubarb stalks, trimmed and cleaned Vodka, any brand Glass jar(s) and lid(s), sterilized Chop the rhubarb stalks into half inch pieces and put into a food processor. Pulse a few times for a rough chop (the pieces do not have to be uniform, you just want to expose more surface area). Fill jar(s) about 3/4 full of the chopped rhubarb, including any juices that may be in the food processor (medium-firm pack). Add enough vodka to cover the rhubarb, plus one inch. Cover tightly and shake. Let rhubarb sit for 2 weeks in a cool location out of direct sunlight, shaking the jar occasionally. After this time strain out the rhubarb pieces (they will be colorless at this point) and filter the vodka through a coffee filter until you achieve a clear product. It will range in color from peach to pink, depending on the variety of rhubarb used.

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Pink Lemonade Vodka. This might be a good idea as a base.

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Everclear Grain Alcohol 151 Proof 750ML Price: $18.99.

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Found the container at Ikea: SLOM Jar with lid, clear glass $3.99

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Rhubarby red.

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Rhubarb Liqueur

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Rhubarb Liqueur

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steeping...

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Rhubarb Liqueur recipe from Cooking Light—where I got the idea.

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