Rhubarb Cordial

If you enjoy the flavour of rhubarb you will love this unusual drink which is especially refreshing on a hot summer’s day. I'm not entirely sure how much this makes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 2 litres

Ingredients

• 7 1⁄2 g gingerroot
• 900  g rhubarb, chopped
• 100  g caster sugar
• 2  cloves
• 1 1⁄4 liters water
•  mint leaf, to garnish

Directions

1. Bruise the root ginger with a rolling pin.
2. Place the rhubarb, sugar, cloves and ginger in a large saucepan and pour in the water.
3. Bring to the boil and simmer gently until the rhubarb is soft, replacing any water that evaporates.
4. Strain well and pour into a warmed glass jug.
5. Garnish with a few mint leaves.