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Cel Rey

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (4)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
1⁄4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
3 dash Fee Brothers Celery bitters
3 fl oz Celery soda

Garnish: Celery stick (preferably topped by leaves)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Method:

POUR first 3 ingredients into ice-filled glass. TOP with celery soda.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Cel Rey contains 164 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 14.47% alc./vol. (28.93° proof)
  • 19.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Celery bitters, Celery soda — Celery

History

Adapted from a recipe created by Danny Child for The Farm and Fisherman Tavern in New Jersey, USA. Originally based on Rey Campero mezcal and Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray celery soda, a combination that inspired this cocktail's name.

Review

Mezcal shines in this dry, savoury, refreshing, long, effervescent cocktail.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
There's a lot about this cocktail that hits home. I live not far from that restaurant. Months ago, by recommendation from a liquor store near there, I bought Rey Campero. And I've long been a fan of the Cel Ray soda. Serendipitous as all this sounds, the drink fell a bit flat for me. Maybe not acidic/citrusy enough?? I'll play with the specs.
score: 1
Lee Clarke Premium Member
Just made this drink. Really enjoyed it. Not sure it’s a 5 star though.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Much appreciate the feedback, Lee. I've downgraded to a 4.5.
score: 0
John Bishop
Looks like you can make your own celery soda https://food52.com/recipes/16516-celery-soda
score: 1
Benjamin Belton
I am going to add some green chartreuse given the opportunity
score: 2
Lee Clarke Premium Member
Well Simon, I’ve searched for the Celery Soda and it’s going to cost me £7 for two cans with the postage!!’ 😂😂😂
score: 2
Benjamin Belton
Here’s a good overview of the history of celery soda. It will cost me $17 for 6. Seems like fun though. https://www.seriouseats.com/dr-browns-cel-ray-celery-soda-history
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I went for it with a six-pack but well worth the expense. Not many years ago you had to go to Greece to buy pink grapefruit soda for a Paloma - then we shipped the first 3 pallets of Three Cents into the UK. Perhaps celery soda next!
score: 1

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$3.51 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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