Rhubarb Lemon Fizz – A Rhubarb Cocktail

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Rhubarb Lemon Fizz is a fun, festive, and refreshing summer cocktail containing 4 simple ingredients (and can also be made alcohol-free).

A Rhubarb Lemon Cocktail in a glass

Living in the Pacific Northwest we are surrounded by fresh berries and produce throughout the summer season. A few years ago a neighbor handed me a full bag of rhubarb from her garden. Not having grown up around rhubarb I had a lot of fun experimenting with what to do with it all. To this day one of my favorite uses for that rhubarb was coming up with a rhubarb simple syrup to make cocktails with. It’s now my go-to for summer cocktails.

Rhubarb Lemon Fizz Cocktail

This cocktail is made by combining 4 simple ingredients:

  • Vodka
  • Rhubarb Simple Syrup
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Club Soda or Sparkling Wine
A cocktail with rhubarb simple syrup, lemon, and club soda

How to make a Rhubarb Lemon Fizz Cocktail

Simply add the vodka, rhubarb simple syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously, and then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda or sparkling wine, and garnish with lemon wheel. That’s it! So easy.

Non-Alcoholic Version

To make this drink non-alcoholic simply omit the vodka and sparkling wine and combine Rhubarb Simple Syrup, lemon juice, and lemon flavored sparkling water, and top with a lemon wedge or thin slice of rhubarb. My kids love this version.

Top down view of two cocktails with rhubarb simple syrup and lemon

I like to think of this rhubarb cocktail as summer in a glass since it’s as lovely, light, and refreshing as a summer sipper should be.

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*This rhubarb cocktail recipe was originally published in September 2014 and updated in June 2021 with new photos and detailed instructions. The original recipe remains the same.

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rhubarb fizz cocktail
4.63 from 8 votes

Rhubarb Lemon Fizz Cocktail

Rhubarb Lemon Fizz is a fun, festive, and refreshing summer cocktail containing 4 simple ingredients (and can also be made alcohol-free)
Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients 

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz rhubarb simple syrup
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • club soda or dry sparkling wine (such as Cava)

Instructions 

  • Add the vodka, rhubarb simple syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice.
  • Shake vigorously, and then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with club soda or sparkling wine, and garnish with lemon wheel.

Notes

Non-Alcoholic Version: this drink can easily be made non-alcoholic. Just omit the vodka and add a little more syrup (around 1/2 additional oz), and top with club soda or lemon flavored sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Drinks
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 213
Keyword: rhubarb cocktails, rhubarb drinks, rhubarb simple syrup,
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I'm Mary, a wine/food/travel writer, Certified Sommelier, mom of twins, former vegetarian turned BBQ fanatic, runner, founder of Vindulge, and author of Fire + Wine cookbook. Thanks for stopping by!

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