Rhubarb Cocktail

I've no section for drinks, so this is in "Starters". Trust me though, it will work! This is something super refreshing for the summer, perfect for fish based nibbles or as an aperitif for a fish based dinner.

And if you're curious: this gives you 7.4% ABV, per 200ml serving: 1.5 units of alcohol, 161 kcal

Ingredients:

For the Cordial:

• 300gr raw rhubarb

• 225gr demerara sugar

• 2 lemons juiced

• 3 slices of ginger

• 500ml water

• 2 Tbsp Fresh mint leaves

For the Cocktail:

• 20ml Campari

• 90ml Gin

• 400ml white wine

• 600ml zero calorie tonic water

• 90ml rhubarb cordial

• 1 tsp red food colourant

Method:

For the Cordial:

• Chop the rhubarb in pieces

• Put the rhubarb it into a non stick saucepan with the sugar, the lemon juice, the 3 slices of ginger (in pieces), and the mint, and partially cover it with a lid

• Cook at medium heat for 10 mins or so until it gets into a pulp

• Let it reach room temperature, then strain through a very fine colander (the flavours would have mingled perfectly)

For the Cocktail:

• Mix all the liquids, included the colourant, and pour into a caraffe - store it into the fridge for at least 2 hours

• Decorate with some fresh mint (optional)

TIP: serve with Nibbles