How to Make Homemade Rhubarb Gin with Pickering's Gin

Looking for an easy homemade rhubarb gin recipe? If you love fruity gins and seasonal flavours, making your own rhubarb-infused gin at home couldn't be simpler. With just a few ingredients and a little patience, you can create a beautifully pink, naturally flavoured rhubarb gin that's perfect served with tonic or mixed into cocktails.

We've used Pickering's Gin for this recipe, as its smooth, balanced botanicals pair wonderfully with the tart sweetness of fresh rhubarb.

What You'll Need

• 500ml Pickering's Gin
• 2 fresh rhubarb stalks
• A clean jar with a lid (we used a 700ml jar)
• Optional: 1 split vanilla pod

How to Make Homemade Rhubarb Gin

Step 1: Prepare the Rhubarb

Wash your rhubarb stalks thoroughly and chop them into evenly sized chunks. Add the chopped rhubarb to your jar.

Step 2: Add the Gin

Pour in the Pickering's Gin until the jar is full and the rhubarb is completely covered. We used approximately 500ml of gin with two rhubarb stalks.

Step 3: Add a Little Extra Flavour (Optional)

For a subtle hint of sweetness and warmth, add a split vanilla pod to the jar. This step is entirely optional but works beautifully with the rhubarb and gin botanicals.

Step 4: Leave to Infuse

Seal the jar and store it in a cupboard or on a shelf away from direct sunlight. Over the next few days, you'll notice the colour gradually leaving the rhubarb and infusing into the gin, creating a stunning natural pink hue.

Leave your rhubarb gin to infuse for around two weeks.

Step 5: For an Even Stronger Rhubarb Flavour

After two weeks, we still had some fresh rhubarb to use, so we replaced the original pieces with freshly chopped rhubarb and poured the infused gin back into the jar.

This extra step is completely optional but gives the gin an even more pronounced rhubarb flavour.

Step 6: Strain and Bottle

Once you're happy with the flavour and the rhubarb has lost most of its colour, strain the gin into a clean bottle or jug.

A quick tip: make sure you place a bowl or bottle underneath your strainer first. After waiting weeks for your homemade rhubarb gin, the last thing you want is to pour it down the sink!

How to Serve Homemade Rhubarb Gin

Rhubarb Gin and Tonic

For a simple, refreshing serve:

• 50ml Homemade Pickering's Rhubarb Gin
• Ice
• Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water

Fill a glass with ice, add the rhubarb gin and top with tonic water. The elderflower beautifully complements the tart, fruity notes of the rhubarb.

Rhubarb Negroni

If you're a Negroni lover, try this delicious twist on the classic:

• 25ml Pickering's Rhubarb Gin
• 25ml Campari
• 25ml Sweet Vermouth

Stir all the ingredients over ice until thoroughly chilled. Serve over a large ice cube and garnish with fresh mint.

Why Make Your Own Rhubarb Gin?

Homemade rhubarb gin is incredibly easy to make, requires only a handful of ingredients and makes a fantastic seasonal drink. It's also a wonderful way to use up fresh rhubarb and makes a thoughtful homemade gift for fellow gin lovers.

With its naturally vibrant colour and refreshing flavour, this homemade Pickering's Rhubarb Gin is sure to become a favourite. All that's left to do is pour yourself a glass and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Cheers!