December 7th is National Rhubarb Vodka Day #RhubarbVodkaDay. I don’t know about you but I’ve never heard of National Rhubarb Vodka Day, With #Christmas right around the corner I thought I might purchase Rhubarb Vodka for David to try because he likes trying new acholic beverages. Would you like some?
National Rhubarb Vodka Day is celebrated every first Saturday of the year which happens to fall on December 7th this year which has been a day of celebration for Cocktail enthusiasts who enjoy Rhubarb’s acidity when mixed with Vodka
Combining Vodka with Rhubarb results in a sweet, tart flavor and the brightest tint of pink. Maple River Distillery launched Rhubarb Vodka in the U.S for its customers to celebrate their love for Rhubarb and Vodka. Rhubarb Vodka was named after a locally grown Rhubarb Plant and raises awareness about this Plant’s benefits as a medicinal Herb.
The Cocktail comprises equal parts of Vodka and Rhubarb Syrup and is garnished with Lemon Peel. The Syrup is made using Sugar, Water, and chopped Rhubarb Stalks, giving Rhubarb Vodka its signature pink color.
Did you know Rhubarb is a Vegetable that is used to make jams and Jellies. The leaves of the Rhubarb Plant are poisonous, but they can be eaten safely if cooked properly. Rhubarb is a Plant that belongs to the family Rosaceae and is native to China and Siberia.
The Rhubarb Plant has red stalks with green leaves and can grow up to three feet. The tartness of Rhubarb makes it an excellent ingredient for many drinks, including Cocktails, Liqueurs, foods including Jellies, and baked goods like Pies, Tarts, and Compotes.
The Rhubarb flavor can be described as sweet-tart or sour and is often considered an acquired taste because Rhubarb tastes like a combination of Strawberry and Apple Pie. Rhubarb has been used for Centuries to treat respiratory ailments such including Asthma and Bronchitis and stomach ailments including as diarrhea and constipation.
Rhubarb Vodka has a sweet taste from its Sugar content and an earthy flavor from its Rhubarb Infusion. Rhubarb Vodka can be enjoyed neat, on Ice, or in a Cocktail like Moscow Mule or Bloody Mary. For those of us who didn’t know which includes my family National Rhubarb Vodka Day has been celebrated every first Saturday of December since 2013 when National Rhubarb Vodka because a day of celebration for Cocktail enthusiasts who enjoy Rhubarb’s acidity when combined with Vodka. Maple River Distillery introduced this combination in 2010 in the U.S.
National Rhubarb Vodka Day Activities
- If you have the means and the opportunity you can make Rhubarb Vodka by adding whole Rhubarb Stalks or chunks of Rhubarb into the bottle along with Sugar and Yeast, or you can macerate fresh Rhubarb in Sugar Water overnight before steeping it in Vodka, or you can make simple Syrup by simmering equal parts of Sugar and Water until dissolved, then adding sliced fresh Rhubarb for a few hours before straining out solids.
- If you have the space host an outdoor party at your home to enjoy Summertime fun! You can use Rhubarb Vodka as an ingredient in some of your favorite Summer drinks, including Sangria or Punch bowls with Fruit Salad
- If you’re not ready to drink Rhubarb Vodka, there are plenty of other ways to use Rhubarb Vodka around your home including in Sauces or Marinades for Meat dishes, including Beef Stew or Chicken Wings. You can also use Rhubarb Vodka to enhance desserts including Cheesecakes by mixing it into the mixture.
Facts About Vodka
- Vodka is derived from the Slavic word ‘Voda,’ which means Water.
- Vodkas are distilled from Grains, Potatoes, or Sugar Beets, but some Vodka’s are also made from Rye.
- Vodka is the world’s most widely consumed Spirit drink, with about 38 billion gallons worldwide.
- In Poland, Vodka is often drunk with pickled Cucumbers or Apple Juice.
- Vodka contains 40% Alcohol by volume (80 proof), which makes Vodka stronger than Wine and Beer but weaker than Whiskey or Brandy.
Why People Love National Rhubarb Vodka Day
National Rhubarb Vodka Day is a day to give appreciation to those who took the time to discover this combination and most people love new and exciting drinks.
National Rhubarb Vodka Day is celebrated to raise awareness about Rhubarb’s uses and benefits. National Rhubarb Vodka Day is also held to promote the consumption of the Rhubarb Plant for good health.
National Rhubarb Vodka Day makes us feel grateful for its taste and the smoothness of Vodka balances the sweetness of Rhubarb, and you can find several recipes for using Rhubarb vVodka as a base for other drinks.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
