When you think of rhubarb I always think of pie but this recipe marries a favorite summer treat with my favorite spirit, bourbon. Enjoy this refreshing cocktail on the back porch or around your fire pit with friends. Serve with a platter full of Spiced Pecans and Tomato Jam with Herbed Cheese Crostini.

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces Kentucky Bourbon

1 ounce Rhubarb Simple Syrup

3/4 ounce lemon juice

Ice

Lemon wheel for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. For the Rhubarb Simple Syrup: add 1 cup of sugar and water to saucepan, bring to boil, add in 1 cup of chopped rhubarb and boil for 1 minute. Turn off and steep for at least 15 minutes, strain syrup into jar and allow to cool.

2. To make the cocktail: Add all ingredients into ice filled cocktail pitcher, stir until blended, strain into ice filled glass and garnish with lemon wheels.

Yields: 1 cocktail