Friday has arrived! After a false alarm a few weeks ago where I found a few stalks of rhubarb at the store and then spent the following weeks searching for more, I think they’re finally here. For real. Almost immediately, I whipped up a batch of simple syrup and started mixing drinks. This one, paired with a little lemon, gin and soda water, is one of my favorite ways to start the season.
Speaking of a new season, I wanted to share some exciting news with you. After 3 years of blogging and a little over a year designing and publishing Remedy Quarterly on the nights and weekends, I’ve decided to make it a little more serious. Starting this week, I will be going down to 4 days a week at my real job as a graphic designer and dedicating one full day a week to my side projects. I can’t tell you how excited I am for this! I look forward to exploring new things and making my passion projects bigger and better…I’ve dubbed it my “making it happen” plan.
Cheers! To spring, rhubarb and making it happen!
rhubarb blush
makes 1 cocktail
1 oz rhubarb simple syrup
1/2 oz lemon juice
1 1/2 oz gin
splash of soda water
lemon to garnish
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the rhubarb simple syrup, lemon juice, and gin. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds.
2
Strain into a short glass, add a splash of soda water and add the lemon slice.
3
Cheers!
April 22nd, 2011 at 8:44 am
WOW! Congrats! Life is all about making it happen! Have fun and I can’t wait to see what is next!
April 22nd, 2011 at 8:49 am
Congratulations! It always makes me happy to hear about people making things happen!
April 22nd, 2011 at 9:06 am
I am lifting a glass of virtual rhubarb blush to wish you a hearty congratulations to this new adventure you’re embarking on. Cheers!
April 22nd, 2011 at 9:17 am
Congrats, Kelly!!! I’m moving some pieces in my life right now to do the same. It’s slightly terrifying but so awesome, right?
April 22nd, 2011 at 11:43 am
Get it, girl!
April 22nd, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Wow! Congratulations! Here’s to the next phase!
April 24th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Hip hip hooray!!! Congrats on moving forward and taking charge and making it happen. And I love the blush of this drink. Will be adding it to the list of soon-to-drink cocktails.
April 24th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Good on you! You’ll rock it. And what a beautiful “blush” is on that drink. Yum!
April 25th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
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April 25th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
I totally can’t wait to make this! And congrats to taking that big step. So exciting.
April 27th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
cheers to making it happen! this blog is such a consistent source of delight.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
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