Celery Tonic

Name: Celery Tonic
Yield: 12 to 16 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups vodka; 2 teaspoons celery seeds; Seltzer or club soda; Thin lemon slices, for garnish

Recipe from Peter Levitt

Adapted by Julia Moskin

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Ingredients

Yield:12 to 16 servings

½cup sugar
2cups vodka
2teaspoons celery seeds
Seltzer or club soda
Thin lemon slices, for garnish

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Preparation

Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and ½ cup water over low heat, stirring often, just until sugar is dissolved. Let cool and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 2
In another small saucepan, heat vodka and celery seeds over low heat. Ignite vodka with a long match or lighter. Simmer until flames subside, about 5 minutes. Strain into a container.
Step 3
For each serving, add about 1 tablespoon celery infusion and 2 tablespoons sugar syrup to a tall glass with ice. Fill with seltzer, stir and garnish with a lemon slice.