Rhubarb 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 SCHNAPPS

Steps:

• Put the rhubarb in a jar. Add the sugar and shake to mix everything together. Leave the jar til the next day and the juices will be drawn out.
• The next day pour the schnapps or vodka into the jar along with a vanilla pod, a piece of ginger or a cinnamon stick, if using. Use a empty vanilla pod if you worry about the flavors beeing to strong.
• Shake the jar once or twice a day for three to four weeks before drinking, then strain through a piece of muslin or cheesecloth into a bottle.

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).

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.