Rhubarb Vodka

Makes 1 Litre

INGREDIENTS:

750g rhubarb

200g caster sugar

A few strips of orange zest

1 litre vodka

METHOD:

1. Chop the rhubarb into 2cm chunks and put them into a sterilised jar or bottle. Add the sugar, the orange zest and vodka. Seal and store in a dark cupboard for 6-8 weeks, shaking every now and then to dissolve the sugar and redistribute the rhubarb.

2. Strain the vodka through a square of muslin, then transfer the mixture into a sterilised bottle for serving.