Chilled Drink of the Week: Me & Julio Down by the Rhubarb

By Chilled Magazine

Mix up this variation of a French 75 by Nautical American Gin, using fresh Rhubarb-Vanilla Bean Syrup, which gives it a sweet, tart spin and delicious flavor.

Me & Julio Down by the Rhubarb

Me & Julio Down by the Rhubarb

Me & Julio Down by the Rhubarb

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Nautical American Gin
  • 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz. Rhubarb-Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup*
  • 2 oz. Champagne or Sparkling Wine

Preparation: Mix Nautical Gin, lemon juice and Rhubarb-Vanilla Bean Syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into coupe glass, top with champagne. Garnish with strawberry and/or ribbon rhubarb.

*Rhubarb-Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Chopped Rhubarb
  • 1 Vanilla Bean Sliced Down Middle
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water

Preparation: Place all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and keep on heat until rhubarb is soft. Remove from heat, let cool and then strain into glass container.

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