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This has been a wild ride, by which I mean this last month. My butt has been on the road (or, more often, in the air) a lot over these past three weeks. Italy was first on my itinerary, followed by a jaunt to Louisville, KY, where I got to visit, along with a group of bloggers, the GE Monogram Experience Center, a rather exciting and surreal couple of days (I now have my eye on the induction stove… I want one terribly. A boy can dream, right?). The last of my trips were more personal. I was able to spend some time with my grandmother in Miami and then celebrated my mom’s parents’ 60th wedding anniversary in New Jersey.
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It’s hard to believe that June is almost here. I have to admit that I’m stoked. This is a month of celebration: Eric’s birthday, our wedding anniversary, his father’s birthday, his brother/sister-in-law’s anniversary…. But I have trouble processing the fact that we are half way done with the year. Can someone please tell me where the time has gone?
Warm weather has been with us for quite a while now, but I’m ready to fully embrace it. This rhubarb and strawberry concoction from Green Kitchen Stories is the perfect thirst-quencher for a hot, summer day. And, if I may make a boozy suggestion, top this off with some prosecco and you’ll end up with the most lovely cocktail.
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Rhubarb & Strawberry Limeade
(mildly adapted, including the title, from Green Kitchen Stories)
Makes around 8 cups
4 cups (1 lb) rhubarbs, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups (12 oz) strawberries, divided in half
3 inch ginger, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 cup honey (add more if you prefer it sweeter)
1 vanilla pod, sliced open
4 cups water
juice from 2 lime
20 mint leaves
Decorate with: A handful of chopped fresh rhubarb, strawberries and a couple of slices of lime.
In a medium size saucepan, combine rhubarb, strawberries, ginger, vanilla pod and water. Bring it to a boil and then lower the temperature. Add the lime juice and the mint leaves. Simmer for 20-25 minutes while stirring occasionally. Strain the lemonade through a sieve, removing the pulp. Let it cool in the refrigerator. If left in an air-tight container it can stay fresh for about a week. Serve in a large pitcher with lots of ice, fresh rhubarbs, strawberries and slices of lime.
Oh boy, this would be perfect right now! Yum!
Love how you added the mint!
I’m a creature of habit; I was thinking vodka and/or prosecco just from the title!
I used to have a rhubarb plant in my garden, courtesy of the people I bought my home from. I spent years killing that sucker; they are tough plants…and now they seem all the rage! I’m not a fan but that’s OK…nothing wrong with a strawberry/strawberry lemonade, right? Looks lovely and making me thirsty.
Refreshing and I agree with Barb, add alcohol, stir and it’s summer perfection.
I need I to have one! By one-I mean a larger pitcher alm to myself!
Perfect for every long and sunny summer day ahead of us
Love the vibrant color of this cool drink – I’ve never seen rhubarb in a drink before, but I would love to try it.
This has got to be the best limeade recipe ever. All I need is rhubarb and I can try it! Quick question. Can I substitute the water with rum? ; )
so fabulous Brian! I hope you had a great weekend!
My kind of beverage, Brian! Just fabulous and perfect for these hot nights. Love this.
Nothing says summer like rhubarb! This looks perfect!
Where did you find that rhubarb, it’s gorgeous!
I would’ve never imagined a sweet limeade like this. The color is beautiful and I love pairing rhubarb with strawberries. Perfect to chill with on a hot summer day with a slice of strawberry pie;)
You really have been quite the jetsetter lately but it’s true…more than anything it means you’ve been LIVING. Which I love to hear. This limeade sounds absurdly refreshing!
Beautiful! My kind of summer drink.
And I’m with you – HOW is it June already. Glad it’s a fun month for you. =)
Brian:
The listed ingredients guarantee a no-fail drink. I look forward to enjoying this during these coming summer days.
Thank you, Brian.
You’ve definitely had an amazing summer thus far. Can’t wait to try this recipe with Prosecco – great idea!
Mnnn. . . I LOVES me some rhubarb, especially when it’s not raw and poisonous.
Química de los Alimentos es un tema fascinante, y me gustaría ver un poco más de eso incluido en su blog.
I have to agree with Barb that a splash of Prosecco would really complement this wonderful summery drink! Right? And whew you make my head spin with all the travels and make me feel like I need to do even more than I do!! And I love a month filled with reasons to celebrate!
A keeper recipe for the coming summer season!
This sounds wonderful! I love that you have used honey to sweeten it, and lime juice instead of the usual lemon. I would love a large glass of this!A
What a whirlwind month you’ve had! I truly have no idea where the first half of the year went. But I do know something else for certain…I will be making this lemonade this weekend.
Oops…I meant limeade. I do actually read your posts!
Love the bright color! Looks so refreshing!
Brian: hope you enjoyed travels to my country (Italy). This looks like the perfect vitamin-packed revitalizer after all your travels!
this sounds (and looks) so refreshing.
our june sounds just as crazy as yours: tons of family birthdays and anniversaries, which means lots of time on the road. fun, but exhausting
Mmmmm, strawberry, rhubarb, ginger, HEAVEN! Brian, this is a brilliant idea.
Now this is a drink that makes you want to plan a party just to serve! Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic beginning-of-summer combination.
Wow, I feel tired just reading about all the flights you’ve taken. Now that’s a drink to relax and unwind with!
OK – I’m so thirsty now – it’s the middle of the night and I’m NOT going to the grocery store now. Maybe I can hold out until about 6AM? This looks soooo delicious!
Just another fabulous thing to do with rhubarb. I will buy twice as much as I usually do so I can make this. Yum.
I absolutely love strawberry lemonade, but have never thought to add rhubarb to it. Best idea!
Rhubarb, Strawberry and Lime (oh my). Enjoy June at home! GREG
You have been a busy boy! I love this drink, Bri!
This sounds so refreshing!
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Beautiful and refreshing combination. Nice to have it with Prosecco in the evening – during the day I may replace it with Perrier!
What a great idea for a drink! When it gets warmer here, I will try this out! I’ve never bought rhubarbs before, I’m kind of excited!
Nothing sounds better than this for a summer time cocktail.
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