Jul 14 2026
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Strawberry Rhubarb Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by The Helmand
Time25m
Serves1

Make Strawberry Rhubarb Old Fashioned Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Strawberry-Rhubarb Mixture

    In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries and rhubarb with sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit breaks down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Strain the Mixture

    Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and allow the syrup to cool.

Cocktail Assembly

  1. 3

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a mixing glass, combine the cooled strawberry-rhubarb syrup, bitters, and bourbon. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.

  2. 4

    Serve

    Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Express the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Garnish

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves on top of the drink for a refreshing aroma.

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