A homemade simple syrup recipe using fresh rhubarb and dried chamomile to use in cocktails and mocktails.

Rhubarb Chamomile Simple Syrup in a bottle on a white background

When you have your first bumper crop of rhubarb you start to get very creative in the kitchen! I am not one bit mad about that bumper crop, or the need for creativity because my friends… this is my new favorite way to use rhubarb.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Three simple ingredients
Learning to make a simple syrup with fresh seasonal ingredients is basically the blueprint for developing all kinds of fun drinks.
If you love this recipe be sure to check out this fennel simple syrup recipe!

Let’s Get Cooking!

small cordial glass filled with coral rhubarb simple syrup on a white background

INGREDIENTS and SUBSTITUTIONS

Detailed measurements and ingredients can be found within the recipe card at the end of this post.

Fresh Rhubarb – You should be able to find fresh rhubarb at your farmer’s market and grocery store from May through the end of June.
Chamomile – I used dried chamomile in this recipe which I buy in bulk here. You can use fresh chamomile if you have it, or chamomile tea bags.
Sugar – Simple syrup is traditionally made with white sugar. You can make it with honey, maple syrup, coconut palm sugar, or maple sugar.

TOOLS YOU WILL USE

Cutting board
Good knife
Small pot
Fine mesh sieve/strainer

INSTRUCTIONS

Chop rhubarb into 1″ pieces and add to a pot with chamomile and water
Boil for 20 minutes or until the rhubarb has basically turned to mush
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Return to the pot with sugar and boil until sugar has dissolved.

HOW TO STORE SIMPLE SYRUP

Storage – Store in a closed container in the fridge for up to 1 month

glass filled with rhubarb chamomile lemonade on white background

HOW TO USE SIMPLE SYRUP

Simple syrup can be used to make a variety of tasty beverages, or you can continue to cook the simple syrup down to make a thicker syrup to pour over panckaes, or ice cream.

Here are some creative ways to use rhubarb chamomile simple syrup:

Rhubarb Chamomile Lemonade – 5 cups of fresh water + 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice + 1/2 cup rhubarb chamomile simple syrup
Rhubarb Chamomile Spritzer – Add a splash to sparkling water
Blushing Bubbly – Add a splash of rhubarb chamomile simple syrup to a bubbly glass of champagne
Rhubarb Chamomile Margarita – make this amazing cocktail for your next Spring get-together!

More healthy drinks:
Homemade Cough Syrup

For more tasty dishes like this one, check out my Spring recipes and Easter brunch recipes roundup!

I can’t wait for you to try this simple syrup recipe! When you make it, snap a photo and tag me on Instagram @abrapappa or use the hashtag #abraskitchen so I can feature your photo!

If you’ve tried this recipe, don’t forget to rate it and leave a comment below. I love to hear from people who’ve made my recipes!

MORE DRINK RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE

Rhubarb Chamomile Simple Syrup

Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN

A homemade simple syrup recipe using fresh rhubarb and dried chamomile to use in cocktails and mocktails.

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings servings (serving size 2 tbsp)

Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups rhubarb, cut into 1" pieces
3 tbsp dried chamomile
3 cups water
1 cup sugar

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine rhubarb, dried chamomile, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer for 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook until rhubarb has broken down and is soft and mushy.
Strain rhubarb mixture through a fine mesh sieve, squishing the rhubarb to release all of the juices and flavor.
Return to the pot, add sugar, and cook over medium low heat for a few minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Allow to cool, pour into a glass jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Notes

Here are some creative ways to use rhubarb chamomile simple syrup:

Rhubarb Chamomile Lemonade – 5 cups of fresh water + 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice + 1/2 cup rhubarb chamomile simple syrup
Rhubarb Chamomile Spritzer – Add a splash to sparkling water
Blushing Bubbly – Add a splash of rhubarb chamomile simple syrup to a bubbly glass of champagne
Rhubarb Chamomile Margarita

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.1mg

Snap a photo when you try this recipe!Tag me! @abrapappa or #abraskitchen so I can feature your photo!

Meet Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN

Abra is a licensed nutritionist, seasoned home cook, and forever flavor-chaser. She’s spent more than two decades exploring the connection between food and health—and just as long obsessing over what makes something truly delicious. Abra’s Kitchen is where those two loves meet, with recipes that celebrate vegetables, follow the seasons, and make you excited to cook.