How to Make Rhubarb Juice – Unsweetened Concentrate

Learn how to make rhubarb juice. This unsweetened concentrate is a great substitute for other tart juices.

Also read: How and When to Harvest Rhubarb, Rhubarb Simple Syrup

In order to extract juice from rhubarb, you have to cook it down and strain it. The mash doesn’t look pretty, but the juice is a lovely light pink/coral color.

Why Make Unsweetened Rhubarb Juice?

I make this juice to extend the repertoire of dishes that I can make using rhubarb.  After baking several batches of rhubarb muffins, rhubarb pie and rhubarb crisp – I’m ready for something a little different.  This juice makes it easy to create new recipes like Honey Rhubarb Sesame Chicken, Rhubarb Poppyseed Dressing, luscious rhubarb bars (coming soon), cocktails, mocktails and other dishes.

How to Make Rhubarb Concentrate

It’s pretty straight forward:

• pick 8-10 stalks of rhubarb
• wash and chop
• add to large pot and enough water to cover bottom by 1/2 inch
• cook 10-15 minutes until rhubarb is broken down
• strain and collect the juice
• compost the leftover pulp

If you prefer a more precise recipe.

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Rhubarb Juice

Extend your repertoire of rhubarb recipes by making rhubarb juice. Use it as a substitute for other juices or use it to add an extra zing to your favorite summertime beverages.

Prep : 5 mins

Cook : 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced rhubarb fresh or frozen
• 1 cup water

Instructions

• In large saucepan add rhubarb and water.
• Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes until rhubarb is soft and completely breaks apart.
• Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer or sieve.
• Use the back of a spoon to squeeze out any remaining liquid.
• Use juice for various recipes, mix with Sprite or Ginger Ale or freeze as ice cubes to perk up your favorite summer beverage.
• Store in refrigerator for 5 to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use the left over pulp for rhubarb fruit leather, mix it with applesauce for a tasty snack or mix it with a little honey and spread it on toast or waffles, etc.

Want a little more color? Add a handful of strawberries or raspberries or a drop or two of food coloring.

Yield: 1 – 2 cups juice concentrate

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rhubarb

How to Make a Rhubarb Mimosa

1 cup chilled rhubarb concentrate
1 cup chilled orange juice
1 (750 ml) bottle chilled dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or Cava)

Fill champagne flute half full with chilled sparkling wine (1/4 cup).
Top with equal parts of rhubarb and orange juice.
Serve cold.

Makes 8-10 champagne flutes

Tip: Use a narrow glass and gently pour the sparkling wine first to keep the bubblies intact.

Interested in More Rhubarb Mocktail or Cocktail Ideas?

Check out the rhubarb cookbook for Rhubarbarita and Rhutini, the rhubarb version of margarita and martini.

Check out the Rhubarb Simple Syrup post for mocktails and cocktails using sweetened rhubarb juice.

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