Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup is a deliciously sweet addition to all your favorite summer drinks. This 4-ingredient syrup is ready in minutes and the perfect way to use up all that summer rhubarb!

Rhubarb! It’s the one vegetable that grows well around here… almost TOO well… and the one thing I’ve never known quite what to do with. Every year I pick it when it’s ripe, stick it in my fridge, and more often than not… eventually decide to freeze it.

At some point, of course, it gets made into rhubarb bread, rhubarb crisp, rhubarb coffee cake, and any other rhubarb treats I can dream up. But recently I was eating at one of my favorite local restaurants and they had a rhubarb cocktail on the menu. And let me just say… it changed EVERYTHING!

It was sweet and tart and perfectly rhubarby, and all I could think was why didn’t I think of putting rhubarb in cocktails sooner??

And so I introduce Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup. It’s the easiest way to infuse strawberry rhubarb flavor into any of your favorite cocktails or mocktails… and it’s also delicious drizzled over cakes, muffins, and quick breads!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Sugar – Sugar adds sweetness to the syrup and can be adjusted to taste. I used equal parts granulated sugar and water, which is the basic recipe for simple syrup. For less sweetness, use 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup.

Water – Water is the liquid element in the syrup, and is typically added in a 1:1 ratio with the sugar. I used 1 cup of each in this recipe.

Rhubarb – I used 1 cup fresh, chopped rhubarb. I like to cut it into smaller pieces to infuse as much flavor as possible.

Strawberries – I added 1 cup fresh, chopped strawberries with the rhubarb.

how to make strawberry rhubarb simple syrup

Boil the sugar & water. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a rapid boil and allow the sugar to dissolve completely.

Add the chopped fruit. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped rhubarb and strawberries. Cover with a lid and set aside to steep and cool.

Strain & refrigerate. Once cool, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the fruit from the syrup. Use immediately or store in a closed container in the refrigerator. Simple syrup will last for up to 2 weeks.

tips & tricks

Adjust the sweetness level by using more or less sugar.

For maximum flavor, allow the fruit to steep and cool fully before straining it.

Cut the rhubarb into small (1/2 inch) pieces for maximum rhubarb flavor.

Try adding it to these drinks & cocktails!

Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup is a delicious addition to any of your favorite cocktails. Add a splash to wine, champagne, or a light beer.. or mix it into these favorites!