Best Celery Soda Aka Cel Ray Copycat Recipes

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CELERY SODA AKA CEL-RAY (COPYCAT)



Celery Soda aka Cel-Ray (Copycat) image

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.

CELERY SODA



Celery Soda image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/4 cups syrup

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons freshly ground celery seed
Soda water

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. Place in an airtight container and store for up to 6 months.
  • To use, add 2 tablespoons of syrup to 1 cup soda water and stir to combine.

CEL-RAY AND SHERRY



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Sometimes you need a slightly savory cocktail to cut through all the holiday sweets. This one relies on celery-flavored Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda, in production since 1868.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces Manzanilla sherry
36 ounces Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Ice
6 celery leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine sherry, soda, and lemon juice in a 2-quart pitcher. Fill 6 glasses with ice. Divide cocktail among them, and garnish with celery leaves.

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