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Apio-Rey

By Brian Preston-Campbell

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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.

Cooks' Note

FOOD PAIRINGS:
Pastrami or corned beef on rye with deli mustard

TIP:
Serve with Grape Cubes for added fun.

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

Preparation

  1. 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.
TagsCold DrinkBeveragesPitcher DrinkCeleryVegetableGrapeFruitGluten FreeDairy FreeVegetarianVeganNut FreeEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessNo-CookFood ProcessorBlenderCookbooks

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