Rhubarbaritas

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped rhubarb
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 ounces clear tequila
• 4 ounces lime juice
• lime juice, coarse salt and sugar (to rim the glasses) (optional)
• lime rind twists (for garnish) (optional)