Recipe sent in by CSA member Maxyel Acevedo, who recommends saving any leftover rhubarb to make a compote.
Based on an original recipe by David Lebovitz.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 lb rhubarb cut into 1/2" pcs
1 tbsp orange liqueur
1 cup gin
2 3/4 tbsp sugar
1 wide strip orange zest
DIRECTIONS
Put all ingredients in a large mason jar (make sure there's about 1" left of empty space).
Cover and shake so sugar dissolves. Let stand at least 1 week and up to a month, continuing to shake every day.
Using a mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth, strain into a clean bottle with a tight fitting cork or swing cap.
Store in the refrigerator.
Drink with an ice cube as a cordial or mix with gin and seltzer as a summer cooler.