Rhubarb-Vodka Spritzer

If you want to catch spring in a glass, this is how. Rhubarb, vodka, honey, sparkling water. Sweet, tart, sparkling and, of course, vodka. Just perfect.

  • 2 lbs rhubarb, stems removed and cut into 2-3” pieces
  • 4 cups water
  • 2/3 cup honey, divided
  • 1/3 cup vodka (or more, to your liking)
  • Few splashes sparkling water

Step 1

Add rhubarb pieces and 4 cups water to a large skillet over low heat. Cook down the rhubarb for 60 minutes, or until totally soft. Remove from the heat.


Step 2

Carefully strain the rhubarb over a bowl to catch all the liquid. Add the liquid to a vessel in which you’d like to mix the drink. Discard the rhubarb.


Step 3

To the rhubarb liquid add 1/3 cup honey and 1/3 cup vodka, and mix well to dissolve the honey. Taste and add more vodka or honey to your liking. Once done, add a few splashes sparkling water. If you’d like to enjoy it colder, then place it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Serve either on the rocks or neat.