Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons packed fresh celery leaves, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 to 5 lemons)
6 ounces gin, chilled
1 bottle (750 mL) sparkling wine, such as Champagne or cava, chilled
Candied Lemon Zestor lemon twists, for garnish
Preparation
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add celery leaves. Let syrup cool. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard leaves.
To assemble each cocktail, combine 1 tablespoon celery syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce gin in a Champagne glass. Top off with wine; gently stir to combine. Garnish with celery leaf and lemon rind or twist; serve immediately.
