Apio-ReyJerry Errico
Inspired by Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda, the sparkling soda made with celery that was a favorite in my youth, I give you this reduced-calorie version, which can be made in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
2
large stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1
teaspoon celery seeds
1
/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1
cup seedless green grapes
1
cup still water
4
cups sparkling water
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Preparation
Step 1
1. Puree the chopped celery, celery seeds, coriander seeds, and grapes in a blender with the still water. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
Step 2
2. Add the sparkling water, stir gently, and serve.
Excerpted from Cool Waters, by Brian Preston-Campbell. Photographs copyright © 2009 by Jerry Errico. © 2009, used by permission from The Harvard Common Press.