Crispy Collins

“For this recipe, we’re going to make a quick simple syrup using the parts of the celery you normally wouldn’t use. Celery comes through much more aromatically than it does on the palate.”

— Robb Jones, Meteor Bar

DIFFICULTY: EASY
TIME: 3 MIN
GLASSWARE: COLLINS

Recipe:

• 2 oz Far North Spirits Syvä Vodka

• ¾ oz Simple Syrup

• ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• 1 Pinch Salt

• 1 Dash Angostura Bitters

• Celery Scraps, Plus 1 Nice Piece (For Garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a shaker tin combine simple syrup, celery and salt. Muddle aggressively. Add remaining ingredients and ice, and shake hard. Double-strain, using a fine-mesh tea strainer, into ice-filled Collins glass. Top with soda water and garnish with celery leaves, or nice-looking celery stalk.

Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 cup water

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Hot Dogs and Stuff.”