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Sunday 9 June 2013

Homemade rhubarb vodka


We have lots of rhubarb in our garden at the moment, so I decided to try a recipe that I found in the Daily Telegraph a few weeks ago: rhubarb vodka. 
I bought a bottle of Aldi's finest vintage...picked my rhubarb and set to work.
I chopped the rhubarb and put it in a pan with orange juice and some sugar, then simmered until the fruit was soft. I cooled it, then put it in a jar, and topped up with the vodka.

I will have to transfer to an airtight jar. It needs to be left for at least a week, shaking occasionally, before being strained and decanted into a bottle.

Best served with lots of ice. I have no idea what it will taste like, I'll let you know. And if it is good, there's plenty more in the garden (not vodka, sadly, just the rhubarb!).



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13 comments:

  1. Vintage Sheet Addict9 June 2013 at 10:48

    Now there's a first for me, enjoy! :) x

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  2. annie9 June 2013 at 11:23

    Ooo! I will look forward to hearing how this turns out. We have loads of rhubarb too. I think it must be a good year for it.

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    1. Streetcomber9 June 2013 at 13:07

      Yes, I think you're right. It grows back so quickly too!

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  3. Karen9 June 2013 at 11:45

    Love your label! I am very interested in how this turns out - we are still drinking last years damson vodka. Karen xx

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    1. Streetcomber9 June 2013 at 13:03

      Hi Karen,
      Yes, I thought the label was necessary as I have post-A level teenagers floating around the house now, and my son seems to be inordinately interested in my vodka making activities!

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  4. The Custards9 June 2013 at 11:53

    hello, hello - that sounds very interesting indeed! Never heard of that before. Lovely new header by the way - is that your artwork?
    I hope that you have had a lovely weekend
    Best wishes
    Jenny

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    1. Streetcomber9 June 2013 at 13:02

      Hi Jenny
      Yes, I've been doing some painting again. Wasn't sure if I liked it or not, but I thought it was cheery if nothing else.
      I found the rhubarb vodka recipe in Francine Raymond's gardening column in the Sunday Telegraph Life section, which my parents always save for me.

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  5. Anonymous9 June 2013 at 13:23

    Sounds delish, I must admit,vodka is my favorite tipple..Shhh
    please let met know how it turns out as it sounds very nice!
    Thea x

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  6. Anne10 June 2013 at 01:06

    I'm not a big drinker these days, I cant take it!! But I do think vodka is nice with something in it! Your recipe sounds very good.I tried limoncello last year with Aldi vodka too.It turned out really well but it certainly has a kick to it.

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    1. Streetcomber10 June 2013 at 04:19

      I really just like the idea of hedgerow drinks. I had limoncello in Italy and found it to be very potent!

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  7. Maria11 June 2013 at 01:17

    ~ Ooh I LOVE the sound of this!!!! and I simply LOVE rhubarb! Please let us know how it was....Hugs Maria x

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    1. Streetcomber11 June 2013 at 07:28

      I will. Just need to be patient and let it marinate. If it is nice, I can see that I might experiment with some other fruits too. Strawberry might be nice...

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  8. Reginas Cottage22 June 2013 at 05:36

    hello,
    that sound great!!thanks for sharing the recipe! i will it try!
    hugs regina

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