Zesty Celery Sour

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While attending a mixology class, I learned how to make different simple syrups, including celery-flavored. This in turn lead to playing with different ingredients and alas, the Zesty Celery Sour was born! Don't be fooled by the celery - it might sound weird, but it surprises everyone that tries it! I developed the recipe using pickled jalapenos, however I have since made it with fresh and it's equally as tasty. This will make enough simple syrup for several drinks.

Submitted by France C
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
18 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cocktail
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

Celery Simple Syrup:

  • 2 cups chopped celery

  • ½ teaspoon celery seed

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup white sugar

Cocktail:

  • 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed

  • 1 ½ fluid ounces vodka

  • ¾ fluid ounce lemon juice

  • 3 pickled jalapeno pepper slices

Directions

  1. Place celery, celery seed, and salt in a food processor. Pulse several times until completely blended. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer with the back of a wooden spoon into a bowl; you will be left with about 1/2 cup of liquid.

  2. Place celery liquid and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate until needed.

  3. Place ice, vodka, 3/4 fluid ounce celery simple syrup, lemon juice, and 2 jalapeno slices in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds; strain into an ice-filled cocktail tumbler. Garnish with remaining jalapeno slice.

Cook's Note:

For a sparkling twist, strain cocktail ingredients into a taller glass filled with ice, and top off with club soda.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of celery simple syrup. The actual amount of syrup consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543 Calories
1g Fat
112g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 979mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 112g 41%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 106g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 735mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.