Cooking rhubarb drink: This is how you can prepare a refreshing sweet and sour drink

Since April, I've been able to buy fresh rhubarb stalks again – and of course harvest them in your own garden. A good idea if your fridge or vegetable patch still has a few sticks: Homemade rhubarb drizzle. The soft drink tastes sweet and sour at the same time, but above all it is wonderfully refreshing.

Make your own rhubarb drizzle—this is how it works

• To prepare the spritzer, wash the rhubarb stalks and cut them into small pieces.
• Place in a pot with a little water and cook until the rhubarb is tender (15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the piece).
• Run the resulting mass through a sieve.
• Dilute rhubarb juice with sparkling water to make a spray. Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) recommends the following mixing ratio: One part rhubarb juice, three parts water.

for whom The rhubarb spritzer is very sour He is the one who can Sweeten with sugar or syrup. However, too much sugar is not healthy. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults consume no more than 25 to 50 grams, or about six to twelve teaspoons, of free sugar per day.

And: “natural” sweeteners like honey or agave syrup are also largely composed of sugar. In general, the less sugar, the better.

Refine rhubarb spritzer

If you want to spice up your rhubarb drizzle, you can add it Mint leaves, lemon slices and ice cubes serves. The drink becomes more fruity with fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries or with apple pieces. Ginger slices and thyme sprigs add a spicy and spicy touch.

Also like iced tea Homemade rhubarb tea tastes delicious: just add chilled green tea or hibiscus instead of mineral water.

Rhubarb is healthy

Anyone who makes their own rhubarb drink gets it Many valuable nutrients In the cup: Red rhubarb stalks contain a lot of water, but they also contain points with potassium, calcium, vitamin C and fiber.

Tip: During spring, it is best to choose hard and shiny stems, as they are the freshest. The facades should ideally remain moist. Regional organic goods As a rule, it has the best environmental balance.

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