Non-Alcoholic
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[Photographs: Autumn Giles]

In this alcohol-free libation, the rhubarb shrub mimics the flavor and intensity that alcohol would bring to a gimlet. We prefer this in a 6 or 7-ounce glass without too much seltzer to dilute.

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About This Recipe

Yield: serves 2
Active time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Special equipment: cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Rhurbarb Shrub
  • 1/2 ounce fresh juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 ounce maple syrup, preferably grade B
  • Seltzer, chilled

Procedures

  1. Add rhubarb shrub, lime juice, and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into two 6 or 7 ounce glasses, add ice, top with seltzer, and serve immediately.