Rhubarb Lemonade Spritzer

• 6 cups water
• 1 cup unbleached cane sugar
• 6 cups rhubarb, coarsely chopped (about 6 large stalks)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• lemon zest, from one lemon

1. In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil.
2. Add rhubarb.
3. Return to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes.
4. Add lemon zest and stir gently.
5. Strain into a bowl, allowing pulp to drain for 10 minutes without pressing.
6. Pour liquid into a pitcher and add lemon juice.
7. Refrigerate at least one hour.
8. To serve, mix one portion syrup with an equal portion of unflavored sparkling water or a sparkling wine.

water, cane sugar, rhubarb, lemon juice, lemon zest

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rhubarb-lemonade-spritzer-386993 (may not work)