Sharbate Rivas (Rhubarb Drink)

5m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In


"Adapted from Time/Life Foods of the World."

Original recipe yields 6 servings
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Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (336.7 g)
  • Calories 338.4
  • Total Fat - 0.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 11 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 86.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.4 g
  • Sugars - 84 g
  • Protein - 0.7 g
  • Calcium - 71.2 mg
  • Iron - 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 6 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine rhubarb and 1 cup water in a small non-reactive saucepan.

Step 2

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

Step 4

When rhubarb is soft, strain and discard solids.

Step 5

Measure the juice and add enough water to make 2 cups.

Step 6

Return to pan.

Step 7

Add sugar.

Step 8

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Step 9

Increase heat to high and boil briskly, uncovered and undisturbed, for 5 minutes, or until syrup reaches 220°F on a candy thermometer.

Step 10

Cool to room temperature.

Step 11

To serve, pour 1/2 cup syrup into a tumbler.

Step 12

Stir in 1/2 cup cold water.

Step 13

Fill tumbler with crushed or shaved ice.

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