Drink of the Week: Rhurbarbarita

Ole! Ayuh.

Blending the festive exuberance of a south of the border fiesta with the sober (ahem) frugality of any self-respecting Downeaster: I give you the Rhubarbarita. This is a quite marvelous combo of tequila and rhubarb juice.

Shake two parts rhubarb juice (see below) with one part tequila. Serve up or over ice. Salted rim optional.

Rhubarb juice is easy to make, provided you can find the rhubarb. For those of you who have a patch, this is a nice way to do something with all that rhubarb.

Simmer together:

• 1/2 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2" slices
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar

Strain (line a colander or strainer with a piece of cheesecloth and pour everything through) and chill. Makes about 2-3 cups juice. I make large batches and freeze it.

Rhubarb juice is nice by itself too. It tastes and looks a little like pink lemonade.