In a saucepan combine the rhubarb and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the rhubarb gets soft and mushy, stirring occasionally. Bring the syrup to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Cool.

Mix the rhubarb syrup with soda water or ginger ale. Pour over a class of crushed ice. Then garnish!

Or, if you are having bourbon, just pour the rhubarb syrup in a glass. Add the crushed ice, followed by the bourbon and a splash of water. Then garnish!

We like to garnish with a rhubarb stirring stick and mint leaves. You can also add a slice of lime.