Old Southern Recipes: Rhubarb Punchby Kendall

Rhubarb is a vegetable that has been cultivated for centuries, but not many people continue to grow it in their home gardens. Surprisingly, there are many rhubarb recipes besides strawberry rhubarb pie–all it takes is looking in the right place! This rhubarb punch recipe makes a gorgeous drink that is great on its own, but you can also substitute sparkling water or add vodka for an adult version of the drink!

Rhubarb Punch

2 c. rhubarb juice
4 c. water
1 ¾ c. orange juice
1 ¼ c. grape juice
½ c. sugar

Serve cold. Makes 8 or 9 servings.

**If you don’t have a juicer, you can make rhubarb syrup the old fashioned way: cut rhubarb into 1″ pieces and put in soup pot. Cover with part of the water and sugar, bring to boil, then simmer until tender. Strain out the pulp.