CELERY SODA AKA CEL-RAY (COPYCAT)

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Alton Brown/Food Network. *Acquired taste*. "Dr. Brown concocted the amber elixir that washed away the saltiness of corned beef, cut the peppery after-burn of pastrami or kept me from choking on a throatful of brisket." (Quote c/o NYTimes)

Provided by C G @Celestina9000

Categories     Other Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cup(s) granulated sugar
1 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) freshly ground celery seed
- soda water
- celery stalk or lovage sprig, for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • Place the sugar and the water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to combine. Continue to stir frequently until all of the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat and add the celery seed, cover and allow to steep for 1 hour.
  • Strain though a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof container and place in the refrigerator, uncovered until completely cool.
  • To use, add 2 tablespoons of syrup to 1 cup soda water and stir to combine.

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