celery soda aka cel-ray (copycat)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
C G
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

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)

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For celery soda aka cel-ray (copycat)

  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    freshly ground celery seed
  • soda water
  • celery stalk or lovage sprig, for garnish if desired

How To Make celery soda aka cel-ray (copycat)

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

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