Rhubarb Gimlet

Rhubarb is a versatile cocktail ingredient because it’s so versatile; it can be earthy or bright, sweet or tart, solid or liquid. This compote is perfect for this simple daisy-style cocktail, or for your morning toast.

— Mike Augustyniak & Robb Jones, Meteor Bar

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
TIME: 5 MIN + 15 MIN FOR COMPOTE
GLASSWARE: LOWBALL

Recipe:

• 2 oz Ida Graves Vodka

• ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• 1 Tbsp. Rhubarb Compote *

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin, add ice, and short shake, for about 5 seconds. Pour directly into a lowball glass, ice and all (known as ‘rolling’ into the glass).

RHUBARB COMPOTE:

• 4 Cups Cubed Rhubarb

• 1 Cup Sugar

• 1 Tsp. Salt

Add all ingredients into a saucepan and cook on low heat until soft. Transfer rhubarb solids to a bowl and reserve. Also great as a spread.

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Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Hot Dogs and Stuff.”