Rhubarb Strawberry Vodka Food

RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY VODKA

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a large Kilner jar and shake well to dissolve the sugar. Leave in a cool place and shake 2-3 times a week for 3-4 weeks until the liquid is a rich pink colour.
• Set a large sieve over a large bowl and line the sieve with muslin. Strain the vodka though the sieve, then transfer to a jug and pour carefully into clean, dry bottles. Seal and label the bottles. The vodka is now ready to drink, or will keep in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Serve over ice or neat in chilled shot glasses, or make into a long drink topped with soda or fizz, adding half a strawberry just before serving.

RHUBARB AND STRAWBERRY VODKA (MORE DELICIOUS THAN RHUBARB GIN!)

Steps:

• Chop up the rhubarb stalks into 5cm (2') pieces, and slice the strawberries in half.
• Place everything into a large, sterilised jar, and give it a good stir.
• Cover and place in a dark place for 4 weeks. I place mine in a kitchen cupboard. Stir for the first 2 days, then every other day, or as often as you remember to!
• To drink, strain through a sieve or, if you like a crystal clear peachy pink vodka, strain though a double layer of muslin or cheese cloth into a sterilised bottle. The vodka will be fine for up to a year, but trust me, it'll get drunk way before then! (Image is of raspberry gin being strained - same principle).

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SLUSH

Steps:

• Heat rhubarb and sugar to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is very tender. Stir in strawberries.
• Spoon half of the strawberry mixture into blender. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into large nonmetal container. Cover and blend remaining strawberry mixture; add to container. Stir in vodka and 12-ounce can of carbonated beverage. Freeze at least 8 hours until frozen and slushy.
• For each serving, stir together 1/2 cup frozen mixture and 1/2 cup chilled carbonated beverage in tall glass until slushy. Garnish with strawberry slices.

RHUBARB VODKA

Steps:

• Divide the rhubarb and caster sugar between two large jars.
• (At least 2 litres capacity in each.) Make sure the lids are secured firmly in place then give each jar a vigorous shake.
• Pour half of the vodka into each jar and then replace the lids again.
• Store the jars in a cool dark place for at least 2 months.
• During this time, give the jars a shake 2-3 times a week.
• After 2 months the vodka can be strained into a litre bottle.

RHUBARB SLUSH

Steps:

• Cook all this together and strain.
• Then add 1 small package strawberry Jello and 2 cups vodka.
• Makes about one 5 quart ice cream pail.
• "Freeze.
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• Scoop into glasses and add 7-Up or Sprite.