Persian Rhubarb Syrup

Add some seltzer or ginger ale and ice and this drink is a winner! Also can be used as an ice cream topping!

Put the rhubarb in a large stainless steel pan along with 3 / 4 cups water.

Bring to a boil.

Cover , turn heat down to low , and simmer for 30 minutes.

Strain , saving only the juice.

Put the rhubarb juice back into a clean stainless steel pan.

Add the sugar and lime juice.

Stir and bring to a simmer gently for 30 minutes or longer , until the juice turns slightly syrupy.

Strain into a clean jug or pitcher , cover and cool.

To make into a drink , pour 1 / 2 inch of syrup into a glass and add 4 ice cubes.

Fill to top with seltzer or ginger ale and add mint sprig.

rhubarb, fresh lime juice, sugar, mint sprig