24th Street SpritzMichael Graydon and Nikole Herriott
An herbaceous, refreshing—and alcoholic—take on Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Celery syrup:
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup celery seeds
Cocktail:
1 1/2 cups gin
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Seltzer or club soda
8 celery heart stalks (from 2 bunches)
8 lemon wedges
Special equipment:
Cheesecloth (optional)
Preparation
Celery syrup:
Step 1
Bring celery, sugar, celery seeds, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until celery is soft and liquid is reduced by half, 30–35 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on solids. Strain celery syrup again, if desired, through cheesecloth-lined sieve (to make liquid clearer).
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.
Cocktail:
Step 3
Stir gin, lemon juice, and 1 cup celery syrup in a large pitcher. Divide among glasses filled with ice and top off with seltzer. Garnish with celery stalks and lemon wedges.
