celery soda aka cel-ray (copycat)
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)
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Yield: 2 1/4 cups syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground celery seed
- - soda water
- - celery stalk or lovage sprig, for garnish if desired
How To Make celery soda aka cel-ray (copycat)
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Step 1Place 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.
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Step 2Remove from the heat and add the celery seed, cover and allow to steep for 1 hour.
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Step 3Strain though a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof container and place in the refrigerator, uncovered until completely cool.
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Step 4To use, add 2 tablespoons of syrup to 1 cup soda water and stir to combine.
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