Shake Up Your Memorial Day Weekend with My Thirst Quenching Strawberry/Rhubarb Martini!

Memorial Day is here and that means a long hot summer is just around the corner! What better way to kick off the season than with thirst quenching, sweat busting and sinfully sumptuous Strawberry/Rhubarb Martini! This is one cocktail that you’ll find yourself making over and over again and will have your guests shouting for MORE!

Here’s how you make it….

Combine 2 oz of vodka, 1/2 oz of Cointreau or triple sec, 4 to 6 large ripe strawberries, 3/4 oz of rhubarb juice (direction on making it below), a drizzle of fresh lime juice and a cup of ice in a blender. Blend until frothy. Pour into a well chilled martini glass and top with (or without…depening on your tastes) a dollop of fresh whipped cream and top with a fresh blueberry.

Warning: There will always be a little left over for refills!!

Here’s how you make the rhubarb juice…Combine 3 cups of sliced fresh rhubarb stalks and 1 cup of water in a covered saucepan. Boil for about 1 hour, or until mushy and ugly. Drain off the liquid through a fine strainer or cheese cloth. Pray for at least 6 ounces of juice. Add sugar to sweeten to your taste. I recommend about 3 tablespoons, which will still leave the juice surprisingly tart. Cool completely.

Kick back and enjoy this cool and refreshing splash into summer…..AHHHHH!

Cheers! David