This Spiced Rhubarb Collins Cocktail is a delicious, pretty little libation that’s PERFECT to celebrate the special mother in your life this Mother’s Day!
I created today’s cocktail with the help of my good friends from Darnley’s View. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make The Beach House Kitchen possible.
With Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby under our belts, it’s full steam ahead to Mother’s Day guys!
And what better than a delicious little libation like this Spiced Rhubarb Collins Cocktail to toast that special mother in our lives?
I’ve been dying to get my hands on some rhubarb! And about a week or so ago, I finally hit gold!
I’ve been enjoying baking with it and of course cocktailing with it. This Spiced Rhubarb Collins is perfect for Mother’s Day and the summer months ahead.
Don’t you just love that beautiful pink color?
And it’s so incredibly easy to whip up too!
It’s a SUPER simple concoction of some of my new favorite Spiced Gin by Darnley’s View, some homemade rhubarb simple syrup, fresh lime juice and a splash of club soda.
Darnley’s Spiced Gin is full and rounded with notes of orange, rosemary, cinnamon, peppercorns and cloves.
This cocktail is refreshing, yet warm-spiced and the fabulous treat for Mom for her special day! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Spiced Rhubarb Collins Cocktail Recipe:
You could also use a small stalk of rhubarb as a garnish for this cocktail.
The rhubarb simple syrup will keep in your fridge for about two weeks.
Some other favorite cocktails here at the BHK are my Sauvignon Sunset, Tipsy Cat and my Orange Crush Cocktail.
This Spiced Rhubarb Collins Cocktail is a delicious, pretty little libation that's PERFECT to celebrate the special mother in your life this Mother's Day!
- 1 stalk, (plus one additional stalk for shaving) rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 oz. Darnley's Spiced Gin
- 2 oz. rhubarb simple syrup
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1-2 oz. club soda, chilled
- a few strips of shaved rhubarb
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First, use a vegetable peeler to shave a few strips of the rhubarb for garnish. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and rhubarb. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the rhubarb is softened and the syrup begains to thicken.
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Strain the mixture though a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with a rubber spatula to release all the liquid. Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Pour into an airtight container and store in refrigerator.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, rhubarb simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake. Strain into a cokctail glass filled with ice. Splash with club soda. Garnish with 1 strip or two shavings of rhubarb.
What a pretty cocktail!! Our rhubarb is *just* starting to grow and this would be a lovely way to use it! Cheers, my friend :) Pinned!
Cheers Dawn! Such an easy cocktail and so tasty! May have enjoyed more than one!
Lovely picture appeared in my head: a glass of Spiced Rhubarb Collins in all the family’s Lionesses hands, toasting to our survival!
And to you, I send a big hug :-)
Awwww! Thanks so much! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
These are stunning and that spiced gin sounds amazing! I can’t wait until rhubarb is plentiful here
I was dying to get my hands on some Joanne! I’ve got a tasty rhubarb crumb loaf heading to the blog soon too!
I’ve been scouring the stores for rhubarb too but I haven’t had luck yet. The first thing I’m going to make when I find some is this though! That color, those flavors–I’m sold!
I bet you’d love it Kelsie! I LOVE the color!
This is one delicious looking drink! I love rhubarb – and I love the word spiced in front of it. But add cocktail into the mix!? I am very happy! :D
Hope you give it a go Alex!
I know my mom and I would love to share in one of these beauties! Such a nice combination of flavors!! Cheers, Mary Ann!
Cheers Annie!
I love that you’re a gin fan too, Mare… and I’m always looking for ways to incorporate it into my cocktail repertoire. I’ve not tried Darnley’s but I’ll be on the lookout… I’m loving it spiced! Beautiful hue and a delightful sipper to share with Mom.
Like father, like daughter! Gin is my fave Traci!
That’s absolutely stunning, and I love the shaved rhubarb garnish! I would have that every night at 5 pm sharp!
Perfect!
Pinning, because you had me at Rhubarb! I’d love one of these rn, and it’s not even noon.
Woohoo!
Rhubarb season is the best!! I just wish it lasted longer! I still haven’t seen any in our neck of the woods, but as soon as I can get my hands on some I am definitely making this libation!! This is such a stunning cocktail, Mare!!! And I would be willing to bet it tastes as good (or better) than it looks! Perfect for celebrating Mom (and myself, because why not)! ;) Pinned!!
Why not is right Chey! I am buying extra and freezing too!
This is a beautiful libation Mary Ann! My plant outside is ALMOST ready to harvest. I can’t wait! I’ll have to try this one :)
Lucky you Katherine! Hope you enjoy!
Such a stunning cocktail, Mary Ann! The rhubarb makes it so pretty in pink! As you said, the perfect Mother’s Day libation!
Thanks Marissa!
I do love that color! What a clever use of rhubarb! My rhubarb is finally getting big enough. I think one more week and I’ll be able to harvest some. I might be able to sneak one stalk now so I can give this cocktail a try!
You’re so lucky you harvest your own Kathy! Hope you enjoy this one. Cheers!
Wow! Such a great way to enjoy Spring rhubarb! And so, pretty, too. Cheers!
Thanks Jennifer!
Such a pretty sipper Mary Ann! I’m totally picturing myself at a spring brunch or sitting on my back deck this summer, enjoying one of these cocktails!
It’s so refreshing Leanne!
this sounds very refreshing! cheers sherry
Thanks Sherry!