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Rhubarb Cooler

By: Hazel McMullin

"'I've shared this recipe with many people who tell me it's one of the best beverages they've ever had,' affirms Hazel McMullin of Amherst, Nova Scotia. 'It's an attractive and fizzy refresher.'"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh or frozen chopped rhubarb
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled

Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring rhubarb, water and orange peel to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until rhubarb is very tender. Cool slightly. Strain through cheesecloth; discard pulp. Return liquid to the pan. stir in the sugar, lemon juice, orange juice and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
To serve, pour 2/3 cup rhubarb mixture over ice; add 1/3 cup soda.