I poured a glass of this on a hot afternoon and felt cooler before I finished the first sip. Rhubarb tea poured over ice in a glass, topped with fresh raspberries and a sprig of thyme. That is the recipe. Four ingredients. No cooking. No blending.
The rhubarb tea is tart and fruity, and the raspberries sink to the bottom and stain the ice as they thaw. The thyme sprig floats on top and releases its scent every time you bring the glass to your mouth. You smell the herb before you taste the tea. It is a drink that looks like it belongs at a garden party and takes thirty seconds to make.
Tips for Making Rhubarb Tea Coolers
Use cold rhubarb tea
The tea should be chilled before pouring. Room temperature tea melts the ice immediately and dilutes the drink.
If your rhubarb tea is warm, pour it into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Add the thyme last
Drop a sprig of fresh thyme into the finished drink. Do not muddle or crush it. The warmth from the tea and the cold from the ice release the essential oils gently.
The thyme is an aromatic garnish, not a primary flavour. One sprig per glass is enough.
Rhubarb Tea Coolers
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
Description
Deliciously refreshing coolers made with rhubarb tea, raspberry, and thyme, perfect for a summer day.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (16 oz) rhubarb tea, chilled
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour Rhubarb Tea over the ice.
- Add fresh raspberries and a sprig of thyme.
- Stir gently and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find rhubarb tea?
Some tea brands make rhubarb flavoured herbal tea. Look for it in the specialty tea section. You can also steep fresh or dried rhubarb in hot water and strain.
Can I add sweetener?
Yes. A teaspoon of honey or simple syrup if the tea is too tart. Rhubarb is naturally sour, so taste first.
Can I make a batch?
Yes. Multiply the recipe in a pitcher. Add the raspberries and thyme to individual glasses when serving so they stay fresh.
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So pretty and easy, a delicious pitcher i keep going.
Lovely but too tart for me, needed more sweetener.
Can i use frozen rhubarb for this?
Yes party without coffee seems lifeless. any types of drinks bring happiness together.like best alcoholic drinks is very popular among the party people.