Cocktails with rhubarb: 5 fruity spring recipes that will make your heart dance

Cocktails with rhubarb are the perfect treat for spring!

The first balmy evening of spring, rays of sunshine caress your skin, soft laughter fills the air – and in your hand? A shimmering copper mug filled with a cocktail that is as unique and vibrant as the moment itself.

Rhubarb cocktails aren't just drinks. They're experiences. Little fruity breaks that create memories. With their pink hues, subtle acidity, and perfect balance of sweetness and freshness, they let you forget your everyday life – sip by sip.

Whether you want to surprise your friends, enhance a garden party, or treat yourself to something special, here are five extraordinary recipes served with a pinch of joie de vivre and a generous helping of enjoyment.

1. The classic: Rhubarb Gin Fizz

A drink like a spring walk—fresh, lively, and wonderfully pink.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml gin
• 60 ml rhubarb syrup
• 100 ml soda or tonic water
• Juice of half a lemon
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint and rhubarb strips for decoration.

Preparation

1. Pour the gin, rhubarb syrup, and lemon juice into a copper mug with ice.
2. Stir well, then top up with soda water.
3. Garnish with mint and rhubarb – and enjoy!

2. Light and summery: Rhubarb spritz with elderflower

For long afternoons on the terrace – tangy, floral, elegant.

Ingredients

• 100 ml dry white wine
• 40 ml rhubarb syrup
• 20 ml elderflower syrup
• 100 ml mineral water or sparkling wine
• Ice
• Lemon zest & edible flowers

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients in a copper mug with ice cubes.
2. Stir briefly to distribute the syrups evenly.
3. Top with lemon zest and flowers and serve with a straw.

3. Fruity and strong: rhubarb rum punch

A statement in a glass – fruity, strong, perfect for the evening.

Ingredients

• 40 ml white rum
• 60 ml rhubarb juice or syrup
• 40 ml pineapple juice
• 10 ml lime juice
• Crushed ice
• Mint and pineapple slice

Preparation

1. Shake all ingredients and pour into a copper mug filled with crushed ice.
2. Garnish with fresh mint.
3. Raise your glasses and celebrate life!

4. Alcohol-free enjoyment: Rhubarb and mint magic

For those who love it without alcohol but with 100% flavor.

Ingredients

• 60 ml rhubarb syrup
• 150 ml mineral water
• Juice of half a lime
• Fresh mint
• Ice

Preparation

1. Mix the syrup and lime juice in a copper mug.
2. Top up with sparkling water.
3. Serve with mint and a slice of lime.

5. Sweet & velvety: Rhubarb-vanilla twist

A cocktail like a hug – mild, smooth, and simply heavenly.

Ingredients

• 40 ml vodka
• 60 ml rhubarb-vanilla syrup
• 50 ml coconut milk
• Ice cubes
• Vanilla pod for decoration

Preparation

1. Shake all ingredients vigorously until the drink is slightly frothy.
2. Strain into a copper mug.
3. Garnish with half a vanilla pod and serve.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about rhubarb cocktails

1. Can I use raw rhubarb? No, raw rhubarb contains oxalic acid. It should always be cooked before being used in syrup or juice.
2. Which alcohol goes best with rhubarb? Gin, rum, and vodka harmonize wonderfully with the delicate acidity of rhubarb.
3. Where can I get rhubarb syrup? Either in a well-stocked supermarket – or you can easily make it yourself from fresh rhubarb, sugar, and lemon.
4. Can rhubarb cocktails be prepared in advance? Yes, syrup-based variations in particular are ideal for pre-chilling or pre-mixing.
5. How long does homemade syrup keep? Refrigerated and stored in a sterile container, it will keep for around 2–3 weeks. It also makes an ideal gift!
6. Why copper cups instead of glass? Copper keeps drinks cold for a particularly long time and ensures an elegant drinking experience – perfect for stylish moments!

Your moment of rhubarb, cupper, and sunshine

A drink isn't just a drink. It's a pause. A little ritual that brings you back to the moment—to yourself, your friends, the here and now.

When you sip your rhubarb cocktail from a copper mug, you feel more than just the coolness of the drink. You feel the sun shining a little brighter, a smile lingering a little longer, time almost standing still.

So mix yourself one, treat yourself to a break – and toast to spring. You deserve it.