This is a revitalising cocktail with a (slightly) healthy twist, making it ideal for those with a mindful palate as we finally enter spring.
Primavera
Serves 1
For the celery syrup (makes enough for 5 servings)
3 celery stalks, chopped
60g sugar
For the drink
50ml vodka – I use Absolut
20ml celery syrup (see above and method)
25ml apple liqueur – I use Briottet’s manzana verde
10ml fresh lemon juice
Put the celery, sugar and 60ml water in a pan and bring to a simmer on a medium heat. When bubbles start to appear, turn down the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, for five minutes, until all the sugar dissolves. Take off the heat, leave to cool, then strain into a clean bottle or jar and seal. Store in the fridge and use within five days.
To build the drink, measure all the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice, shake hard, then double strain into a coupette or Nick & Nora glass and serve straight up.
