Cocktail bar: Creamy Rhubarb and custard delight

Cocktail bar: Creamy Rhubarb and custard delight (Photo: Gemini)

The rhubarb and custard cocktail isn't the invention of a single person; rather, it is a modern drink inspired by famous British treats, including the classic 19th-century dessert and the pink-and-yellow hard candies from the 1900s. One of the first well-known versions was created in 2002 by Simon Difford, who drew inspiration from the 1970s cartoon Roobarb and Custard. Today, you can find everything from simple "party shots" made with colourful liqueurs such as Advocaat and Chambord to sophisticated restaurant versions that use Greek yoghurt and vanilla to achieve that creamy custard taste. While recipes vary, they almost always feature rhubarb-flavoured gin or vodka mixed with something sweet and creamy to recreate the nostalgic flavour.

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For the rhubarb syrup