I find that a good cocktail, while not essential, is a great social lubricant to get a party started off right, and this Celery Aquavit Spritzer certainly set the right tone when paired with a Rhubarb Lillet Rose Spritzer at the beginning of my Scandinavian Thanksgiving Menu. It’s light, bright, and very dry, which goes well with the Gjetost fondue, pickled carrots and cauliflower, and salmon mousse, as well as the fact that Thanksgiving is a long night with lots of courses! It’s also another fun excuse to use the Celery and Caraway Aquavit I made. I love serving savory cocktails, like this Celery Aquavit Spritzer because they’re a little unexpected by guests, which makes them all the more fun. And this Celery Aquavit Spritzer is great for improvising and trying new things. It makes a great martini shaken and served up with a lemon twist (and no club soda). I think a tiny bit of dill, or even a dill simple syrup in place of the celery would be a great variation as well but I haven’t yet tried it out. And whether this Celery Aquavit Spritzer is shaken or stirred, it’s a delicious drink that will get any party started, winter or Summer.
Celery Aquavit Spritzer
Ingredients
Spritzer
- 2 parts celery aquavit
- 1 part caraway aquavit
- ½ part celery simple syrup
- 2 - 3 parts club soda or seltzer
- serve over ice with a celery stick
Celery Simple Syrup
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 8 four-inch stalks of celery
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
Spritzer
- Pour all the ingredients in a glass or pitcher depending on whether you're making one or many. Stir in ice with the celery stick. Serve very cold.
Celery Simple Syrup
- Place all the simple syrup ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain with a fine mesh strainer.
Store in a jar in the refrigerator.
I really love savory cocktails, too, and this sounds right up my alley! I love the flavor of celery and love how you considered its pairing with your Thanksgiving menu! I can’t wait to try this.
Thanks! And let me know what you think if you do. Cheers!
I love aquavit and savory cocktails too, this sounds like my kind of drink, I will have to try it soon!
I hope you do. Cheers!
What an intriguing cocktail! I am not familiar with aquavit, but the celery flavoring in this sure has me interested!
It’s not to common stateside, but it’s fun to doctor up vodka to make it. And that way you get to make your own favorite flavors.
I love making different flavored simple syrup. I hadn’t thought to use celery. What a fun cocktail
I’m with you and yet it’s always fun to find a new one. Thanks.