24Th Street Spritz

Name: 24Th Street Spritz
Ingredients: 4 celery stalks, chopped; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup celery seeds; 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; Cheesecloth (optional)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup celery seeds
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
Cheesecloth (optional)

Directions

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).
2

DO AHEAD:
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.