celery soda aka cel-ray (copycat)

Vallèe du Willamette, OR
Updated on Jun 27, 2016

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)

  • Step 1
    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.
  • Step 2
    Remove from the heat and add the celery seed, cover and allow to steep for 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    Strain though a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof container and place in the refrigerator, uncovered until completely cool.
  • Step 4
    To use, add 2 tablespoons of syrup to 1 cup soda water and stir to combine.

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Category: Other Drinks
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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