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    Home » Drinks » Cocktails

    Rhubarb Champagne

    Published: May 4, 2017 · Modified: Jun 26, 2020 · 4 Comments

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    This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.

    This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.

    Pouring Rhubarb Champagne
    Rhubarb Champagne

    Today is special, and not just because May the Fourth is Star Wars Day.

    Three years ago today, I got my hair curled, put on my mom’s veil and a white dress, and said “I Do” to the handsome husband.  Since it’s my anniversary, I wanted to share something that screams “Sparkles and Happiness!”

    When I think ‘celebration’– I think champagne.

    This Rhubarb Champagne isn’t just sparkling, gorgeous, and delicious– it’s also my favorite color– PINK!

    Spring Celebration

    What do you have to celebrate this spring?

    Maybe you’re celebrating because you planted a garden, or reached a goal, or you (like me and the husband) have a special day to remember.

    This spring I’m thinking back to a happy day three years ago, but also reflecting on all the days gone before and passed since.

    If you can’t think of a reason to celebrate, remember that the honeysuckle has blossomed, and the days are getting longer and warmer– and that’s a fabulous reason to break out the bubbly!

    This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.
    The Wedding Day
    The Wedding Day

    Making Rhubarb Champagne

    All spring long, I’ve had a jar of rhubarb simple syrup in my fridge– and I just keep adding to it.

    How?

    Why?

    Every single time that you sweeten rhubarb (to pile on tacos, stuff into French toast, or to top off your ice cream), you’re left with a rhubarb-flavored sweet syrup.

    To cook the rhubarb, simply dice it up, and add some sugar and water to a pot.

    Cook the rhubarb until it begins to fall apart, and then strain the syrup into a separate container.

    Let the syrup cool, and then you can add it to this sweet cocktail (or this one).

    While your syrup cools, chill some champagne (or sparkling wine, or prosecco– whatever bubbly you prefer).

    When you’re ready– add a little rhubarb simple syrup to your champagne glass, and then pop the cork on the champagne.

    Fill the rest of the glass up with champagne, sip your cocktail, and celebrate!

    Rhubarb Champagne in champagne flutes
    Rhubarb Champagne

    Want more RHUBARB?  Try these:

    • Rhubarb Recipes to Celebrate Spring
    • Rhubarb Pink Gin
    • Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas
    This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.
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    Rhubarb Champagne

    This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time14 mins
    Cook Time1 min
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, French
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 145kcal
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    Ingredients

    Rhubarb Simple Syrup:* (See Recipe Notes)

    • 1 stalk rhubarb, diced
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Rhubarb Champagne:

    • 1 ounce rhubarb simple syrup
    • 5 ounces champagne (or other sparkling wine)

    Instructions

    Rhubarb Simple Syrup:

    • Add rhubarb and sugar to a small pot, and fill pot with just enough water to cover the rhubarb. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until the rhubarb stalks begin to fall apart.
    • Strain sugar-water off of the rhubarb into a container, reserving rhubarb for another recipe if desired. Allow rhubarb syrup to cool to room temperature. (If desired, put syrup in the fridge to speed cooling process.)

    Rhubarb Champagne:

    • Pour 1 oz rhubarb simple syrup into a champagne flute or coupe cocktail glass.  Top syrup with champagne until the glass is full.  Serve immediately.

    Notes

    *Faster Cook Time: The Rhubarb Simple Syrup can be made ahead of time to shorten the recipe time to 1 minute.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Sodium: 26mg (1%) | Potassium: 124mg (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Calcium: 13mg (1%) | Iron: 1.6mg (9%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    Comments

    1. Veena Azmanov

      May 08, 2017 at 1:23 am

      5 stars
      I have to be honest I have never tried rhubarb ! not yet! and I have no clue why? I must try this.. a great way to start with a drink. Right? I could have that for my mother’s day treat.

      Reply
    2. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

      May 08, 2017 at 2:59 am

      5 stars
      Happy happy Anniversary! This definitely screams celebration to me. I’ve actually never cooked with rhubarb before but looks like I’m missing out!

      Reply
    3. Meghan

      May 24, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      I love this — I’ll have to try it!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        May 24, 2017 at 3:35 pm

        Aw thanks! It’s sparkly and pink so it must be fabulous right?! Lol

        Reply

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