Enjoy this fruity rhubarb and ginger gin on its own, or mixed as a long drink. A deliciously different tipple that’s easy to make and easier to enjoy. Stronger, cheaper and far better tasting than buying a ready made – what is not to love?
Home made infusions are a delicious way of mixing it up when it comes to drinks. This rhubarb and ginger gin is the perfect example: simple to make, delicious, and so versatile. It’s a great change from, but as easy to make as the better-known sloe gin. We were inspired to make this having been given a bottle of rhubarb and ginger gin at Christmas, I think that ours is far superior, fresher and far more natural tasting, as well as far cheaper to make.
How Do I Make Rhubarb and Ginger Gin?
The technique is the same as sloe gin: slice the fruit and put it in a suitable jar or bottle: a large Kilner type jar, with a wide lid is perfect as it’s easy to add fruit and sugar. Add sugar and gin, and leave to infuse for a few weeks. Shake it up occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once it’s ready, and all the sugar has dissolved, pour off the gin. Transfer the rhubarb to a jelly bag or similar, and make sure you squeeze out all the liquid. The fruit absorbs a lot of liquid, and there’s no point letting any go to waste!
What gin do I use to make Rhubarb and Ginger Gin
A mid range supermarket own brand – not the cheapest but not the most expensive. Alternatively if you are not a gin drinker then use a similar quality of vodka to make Rhubarb and Ginger vodka!
How do I serve Rhubarb and Ginger Gin?
However takes your fancy! But here are a few ideas:
- As it is – in a shot glass – either chilled in the summer or at room temperature in the winter
- Over ice with a piece of rhubarb and some herbs – we like rosemary, basil or mint
- As a rhubarb and ginger gin Kir – pour a shot into a glass and top up with champagne or prosecco
How do I make more or less Rhubarb and Ginger Gin?
Simple – here are the easy to remember ratios by weight
- 1 part of rhubarb
- 0.4 parts of sugar
- 0.8 parts of gin
Enjoy this fruity rhubarb and ginger gin on its own, or mixed as a long drink. A deliciously different tipple that's easy to make and easier to enjoy.
- 340 g rhubarb stalks (as pink as you can find, trim the ends and leaves and discard)
- 140 g white caster sugar
- 270 ml gin
- 2 slices fresh ginger
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Cut the rhubarb into 2 - 3cm lengths.
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Place all the ingredients into a Kilner or similar jar, seal and gently swirl.
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Place in a dark cupboard, giving a gentle shake everyday until the sugar is dissolved. Taste to test for sweetness and add a little more sugar as needed.
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Leave for 2-3 weeks (no more than 4) - when ready most of the colour will be lost from the rhubarb.
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Strain through a coffee filter, nut milk or jelly bag into clean sterilized bottles.
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Wrap the rhubarb into a clean tea towel and give a really good squeeze to extract all of the gin.
Use a mid range supermarket own gin, not the cheapest and not the most expensive.
You can use vodka in place of the gin.
Mix up the flavours by adding some orange zest, or a star anise.
Filtering through a coffee filter will give the clearest results but it takes ages to drip through - you will need to leave it overnight.
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for more fruity tipples try my elderflower vodka!
Charli
I plan on grown rhubarb this year so I’m going to have to try making this!
C x
Helen
you will not regret it – it is SO delicious.
Kara
I am a big gin lover so definitely going to try this
Helen
So delicious Kara, lovely flavour.
Melanie williams
This looks so fresh and tasty – the Rhubarb pink colour looks so pretty :) x
Helen
Pretty drinks always help, and tastes fabulous.
Nina
This sounds like something I could make for my mum as a treat! I love the colour of it too it’s so pretty! I’m not one for experimenting with alcohol but this combination of flavours sounds fantastic and the photos make it so clear and easy to follow!
Helen
Would be a lovely treat for your Mother, perhaps something for Mothering Sunday.
Lynne Harper
Im a huge gin fan so this is right up my street. I also love rhubarb so a great combo for me
Helen
Loving gin and rhubarb, I think you’ll love this Lynne.
Sarah Bailey
I would never have thought of using rhubarb in gin. I have to admit we should have a rhubarb patch in our garden, if it does grow I might have to give making this a try.
Helen
Once rhubarb starts to grow, it tends to grow well. Hopefully you’ll have a successful harvest and be able to give this a try.
Yeah Lifestyle
Oh my, this sounds amazing! I am sure it tastes really good as well. Can’t believe how versatile Rhubarb is
Helen
The flavour is delicious.
Rachel Evans
My friends and family LOVE gin, so this would be perfect for me to make as a present :)
Helen
It would make a lovely present for any gin lovers.
Kirsty
My mum used to grow rhubarb so this found have been the perfect recipe for her. I might take out the gin though as I’m not a drinker
Helen
Perhaps a nice present for your Mother for Mothering Sunday.
Laura Dove
Ooh I love gin and this sounds great! Its also so pretty which is always a bonus from a bloggers point of view!
Helen
Ha ha! Pretty always helps!
Nayna Kanabar
My friend is a gin addict, I am going to make this for her to gift on her birthday.I am sure she will be thrilled. Its such a fab idea.
Helen
Hope she enjoys it – it is so good!
Helen
Oh yum! I’ve made my own raspberry gin before but never thought to try other flavours. I do love rhubarb and grow it in the garden so will definitely be trying this myself.
Helen
Raspberry gin sounds amazing!
Lauretta at Home and Horizon
I think I can try making this for my friends who likes gin. It looks easy to make.
Helen at Casa Costello
I’m looking forward to our neighbours donating their rhubarb once again this year so we can make our gin again. Never thought to add ginger to it so thanks for the tip.
Helen
Rhubarb and ginger go so well together.
Whitney Loren
Oh these look so nice! I’ve recently become a love of gin but never tried rhubarb and ginger gin! They look so pretty too so look super photogenic ha! I will have to try these out when I have a girls night soon! X
Helen
Pretty pink gin, perfect for a girls night in.
Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen
Love rhubarb! this cocktail looks amazing!! and so pretty :)
Helen
We adore this, and also so quick and easy to make.
Charli Bruce
I’m not a gin fan but I do love a vodka now and again, so I’m glad this recipe can be altered to do it with that x
Helen
you could also use the french alcohol for fruits too
Demeter
Simple, delicious, and versatile? Now that’s what I call a great infusion! :)
Helen
So easy to make, and so delicious.
Danielle
I don’t drink, but I’m guessing this would probably be delicious in a non-alcoholic drink as well. I love the flavors!
Helen
Absolutely. Mix rhubarb, ginger and the sugar and leave in a jar for 48 hours giving it a good stir form time to time. The sugar will draw enough water out to use as the base of a cordial.
Jyothi
What a great fusion drink, and that pretty pink color is so attractive! Love it
Helen
Pretty and tastes so good.
Sonal
My first reaction was OMG ? what a pretty color!!loved this cocktail! Will be trying it soon.
Helen
It really does taste as good as it looks.
Julia
Wow! I love the color and what a great idea infusing gin with rhubarb! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Helen
Rhubarb is such a great flavour to use.
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Making this for my gin and rhubard-mad MIL. She’ll be chuffed to bits. Gorgeous images!
Clare
Just made my second batch of this – thank you for the recipe – it is SO much nicer than all the store bought ones.
Helen
we are addicted to it too!
Jane P
I love this recipe – going to make it for Christmas presents with my own home grown rhubarb!
Helen
That’s a great idea!
Adam
I love this, we’ve been making prosecco cocktails with this – so so good!
Helen
it is amazing with fizz!
Peter D
I made a batch of this for my girlfriend who loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
Helen
So glad she enjoyed it!
Fee
This sounds simply gorgeous. I love the colour.
Helen
Such a pretty drink.
Steph R
I can imagine sitting in the garden this summer enjoying a glass of this. Bring on the sun!
Helen
It would be lovely to be able to sit out in the garden with a refreshing gin.
Jane
What a great idea for using rhubarb. I have an unruly patch in my garden and there are only so many crumbles and pies you can make with it. Going to give it a try.
Helen
It is a great use for your rhubarb.
Anthony
my wife loves flavoured gin, going to have to try this out with the expert taste tester herself.
Helen
I hope she enjoys it.
Emma Taylor
Last year I tried out fruit vodka. It was so nice. Going to have to try out gin now, this sounds delicious.
Helen
Fruit infused drinks are so lovely.
Sally
Just got some homegrown Rhubarb so about to try this recipe- can’t wait!
Bryan B
We have rhubarb in our garden, never really know what to do with it. Now I do!
Jill Ellis
Flavoured gin is such a pleasant drink, and I imagine this is really enjoyable. Perfect for summer.
Lottie
I actually tried making this and it turned out perfectly. The colour really is amazing.
Steven
I’ve only ever tried manufactured flavoured gin, and found it rather sweet. I like the idea of making your own, much nicer I’m sure.
Patsy
Rhubarb and ginger are such a classic flavour, great idea to add to your gin. I’ll be sure to make some of this.
Jenny
I’m on my third batch already this year! I love this recipe, thank you. I reuse the rhubarb when finished by making rhubarb jam with it, just adding more fresh rhubarb and sugar. Delicious!
Mike Jackson
We have just bottled a litre of rhubarb and ginger gin as per your recipe.
It tastes really good.
Mybe our imagination but it appears “Stronger” than we expected. Purely by effect!
How can we check the alcohol level?
Obviously the spirit alcohol meter we have doesn’t work.
Helen
Hi Mike, I actually don’t know. If you assume that none evaporated then you can go a quick volume calculation.
I’m so glad you are enjoying it – I need to make another batch very soon.