from Gather Together
This cocktail is the perfect complement to the flavors in the preceding Easter recipes, and it’s also a drink that’s meant to be enjoyed all spring! This refreshing Rhubarb Mojito combines the tartness of rhubarb with a burst of minty freshness, making it the perfect sip to kick off any gathering. It’s a drink that brings together the vibrant flavors of the season in every glass.
Ingredients
Rhubarb Simple Syrup:
¾ cup (180 ml) cold water
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (122 g) diced rhubarb
For the Mojito:
10 mint leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
1 medium lime, sliced into ¼-inch (6mm) slices, divided
6 tablespoons (90 ml) Rhubarb Simple Syrup
2 tablespoons white rum or gin
Ice cubes or crushed ice
½ cup (120 ml) sparkling water or club soda
Directions
To make the Rhubarb Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, stir together
the water, sugar, and rhubarb. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then
reduce the heat to a high simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10
minutes, until the rhubarb starts to melt into the liquid. Blend well, then
strain through a mesh sieve. Pour the liquid into a jar and seal.
To make the mojito: Drop the mint leaves into a tall cocktail glass and
cover with the lime juice.
Using a muddler or the top end of a wooden spoon, muddle, press, or
squish the mint into the lime juice in the bottom of a glass to release the
mint oil into the juice.
Add a couple slices of lime, the rhubarb syrup, and the rum or gin, then
add ice cubes or crushed ice.
Top with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with lots of lime slices
and mint.
Give it a swirl and enjoy!
Note: The rhubarb simple syrup can stay in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 mojito plus 1 cup (240 mL) of simple syrup
Nada’s Tips & Tricks: Change up the rhubarb for other fruit whenever they’re in season. A great drink for Mother’s Day as well. Cheers!
Recipes from Gather Together: Delightful Décor and Simple Recipes for Every Occasion by Robyn Chubey. Photography by Robyn Chubey. ©2026 by Rock Point. Excerpted with permission. All rights reserved. Gather Together by Robyn Chubey | Quarto At A Glance | The Quarto Group