Sparkling Rhubarb Cocktail

Makes 8

INGREDIENTS:

750g / 5 cups + 2 tbsp rhubarb, trimmed and chopped

150g caster sugar

Grated zest and juice of 1 orange

Chilled sparkling wine, to top up

METHOD:

1. To make the rhubarb syrup, place the rhubarb, sugar and orange zest and juice in a saucepan and add a splash of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes until the rhubarb is very soft.

2. Strain the syrup through a fine sieve into a jug, pressing the rhubarb to extract all the juice, then leave to cool.

3. Pour a little of the rhubarb syrup into each glass and top up with chilled sparkling wine.