1/2poundrhubarbtrimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3/4cupsugaror to taste
2 3-inchstrips of lemon zestyellow part only, cut with a sharp paring knife or vegetable peeler
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
2cupssliced strawberries
1cupfresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Stir the water, rhubarb, sugar, strips of lemon zest, and the vanilla together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 8 minutes. Add in 1 cup of the strawberries, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely, covered.
Strain the mixture through a chinois set over pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Add in the remaining strawberries and lime juice. Sweeten with more sugar if needed.
Pour over ice, giving each glass some of the strawberries.