Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer

• chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)12 cups
• water↗4 cups
• sugar↗2 1⁄2 - 3 cups
• pineapple juice↗1 cup
• carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled↗2 liters

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In Dutch oven, bring rhubarb and water to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; strain and reserve juice.

2. 2

   Discard pulp.

3. 3

   Add sugar and pineapple juice to reserved juice; stir until sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Chill thoroughly. Just before serving, add soda and ice cubes.