Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped celery (including leaves)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon celery seeds

Directions  To Make Celery Syrup

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped celery, sugar, water and celery seeds.
2. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
3. Chill, covered, 8 hours or overnight
4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve
5. Transfer syrup to a lidded jar or bottle and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
6. Non-alcohol, Use it to flavor soda water, adding a squeeze of lemon if desired.
7. For alcohol version – Throw in an ounce or two of gin
8. Serve immediately.  AND ENJOY!