Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Martini

 


Ingredients

Rhubarb Syrup

  • 3
    cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • 1
    cup sugar
  • 1
    cup water

Martini

  • 1/4
    cup sugar
  • Small lemon wedge
  • Ice cubes or crushed ice
  • 1/3
    cup strawberry-flavored vodka
  • 2
    tablespoons rhubarb syrup

Steps

1 In medium saucepan, stir together rhubarb, 1 cup sugar and the water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrup turns bright pink.

2 Place strainer over medium bowl or large glass measuring cup; pour hot rhubarb mixture through strainer into bowl. Discard rhubarb pulp. Pour syrup into jar or container. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until cold.

3 Meanwhile, place 1/4 cup sugar on small plate or saucer. Rub rim of martini glass with lemon wedge. Dip rim of glass in sugar, slowly turning glass so only outer edge is covered; shake off any excess sugar. Place glass in freezer.

4 To make 1 cocktail: Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka and rhubarb syrup over ice. Shake 5 to 6 seconds. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out ice.

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