Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup

If you can't tell, I'm obsessed with these bottles. Any excuse to fill them with a pretty colored something and I'm all over it. Plus, this goes deliciously with the strawberry basil vodka I made a couple weeks ago. This recipe can be tweaked, since I basically eye balled it, but this is what I did.

Put equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan and turn on medium high heat until it starts to boil. I used enough to fill the pot halfway. I then added in 4 stalks of rhubarb, roughly chopped, and a pint of strawberries hulled and quartered. Let that simmer until it reduces by half, but be careful to make sure it doesn't boil over! I also added a half teaspoon of vanilla powder and a tablespoon of white balsamic vinegar, but this is totally optional.

Strain thoroughly, let cool, put in bottles, and voila! Syrup! Perfect for adding to sparkling water or cocktails.

Enjoy!