Cocktail Pétillant Céleri Poivre

Description: A refreshing, slightly spicy cocktail that highlights the crisp, earthy flavors of celery with a peppery twist. The effervescence adds a lively sparkle, making it perfect for a sophisticated aperitif. Ingredients: - 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) gin - 1/2 oz (15 ml) dry vermouth - 1 oz (30 ml) celery juice - 1/2 oz (15 ml) lemon juice - 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup - 2 dashes celery bitters - Sparkling water - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper - Thin celery stalk or celery ribbon for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add gin, dry vermouth, celery juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and celery bitters. Shake well until chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. 4. Top off with sparkling water. 5. Stir gently to combine. 6. Garnish with a thin celery stalk or a celery ribbon and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper on top. Serve in: Highball glass