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Vanilla Bean Rhubarb Elderflower Soda

Refreshingly tart, with flecks of vanilla beans and pops of sweetness, my Vanilla Bean Rhubarb Elderflower Soda will become a fast summer favourite.
Course Beverages
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Author i sugar coat it!

Ingredients

Equipment:

  • 1 litre whipping siphon
  • soda chargers

For the syrup:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1.5 cups fresh rhubarb roughly chopped
  • 1 vanilla bean scraped beans and pod

For the soda:

  • .50 cup syrup adjust up or down to suit your taste
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 2 tablespoons elderflower cordial
  • 4 drops bitters
  • juice from one lime

For garnish:

  • lime slices
  • shaved rhubarb
  • ice cubes

Instructions

Make the syrup:

  • Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and let mixture simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature. Strain into a clean container, seal and refrigerate. 

Make the soda:

  • Combine water, syrup, cordial, lime and bitters in a tall measuring cup. Stir to combine and pour through a strainer into the whipping siphon.
  • Seal the container securely and add a Co2 charge. Be sure to tighten the charge cartridge until it pierces - you will hear the gas release. Tilt the whipper downward and shake firmly and vigorously three to five times.
  • Add ice to two glasses and squeeze the whipper lever firmly, while tilting it down into the glass. Garnish and enjoy!