It’s the first week of May which means it’s the first week of my birthday month! Not that I’m excited to get older, but I do plan to age gracefully even if I don’t want it to happen. So, in honor of my quickly approaching birthday I have decided that this week is COCKTAIL WEEK on The fast fashionista!
To kick off the week, I thought I would start with Rhubarb. When it comes to this time of year I always love to make different things with this very spring vegetable.
For the Rhubarb Syrup:
First, chop about 2 cups of rhubarb into something close to one inch pieces. Then add rhubarb, and equal parts of water and sugar (or Stevia which is what I used) to a pot and bring mixture to a boil and then let simmer for about ten minutes. Keep stirring and once done strain and you’re done!
what you do:
Rub a fresh basil leaf around the rim and at the bottom of a cocktail shaker muddle 8 basil leaves with the lemon juice. Then, add in gin, syrup, and ice. Shake, shake, shake! Strain into a glass full of ice. Garnish with rhubarb and basil.
