Rhubarb Rosemary Cocktail

Serves 8

Great for entertaining larger groups in early summer.

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups vodka

2. 1 cup strawberries, green tops removed

3. 3 cups rhubarb, sliced 1/4 inch thick

4. 1/3 cup of sugar

5. 5 ounces of lemon juice (about 5 or 6 lemons)

6. 1 1/4 cups of water

7. 1 cup rosemary simple syrup

Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients except for the vodka in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth.

2. Strain mixture into a bowl or pitcher, pushing on the mush with a wooden spoon to get all the liquid out. Discard mush.

3. Chill for at least an hour.

4. Add 1 cup of Rosemary simple syrup (see below0 and the vodka to the strawberry rhubarb mixture.

5. Serve in glasses filled with lots of ice.

Notes

1. Rosemary Simple syrup

2. 3 tablespoons sugar

3. 1 cup water

4. 5 large sprigs of rosemary

5. Bring the water and sugar to a simmer. Remove from heat and add Rosemary. Let the rosemary steep for a half hour. Discard Rosemary and chill. Makes about a 1 cup.