Southern Exposure

• 1 large green celery rib
• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounces simple syrup (see Note)
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
• Ice cubes

1. Finely grate the celery rib into a mesh strainer set over a small bowl.
2. Press on the pulp to extract the juice.
3. Pour 3/4 ounce of the celery juice into a shaker and add the gin, simple syrup, lime juice and mint leaves.
4. Add a large handful of ice; close the shaker and shake vigorously.
5. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the mint sprig.

green celery, gin, simple syrup, lime juice, mint leaves, cubes

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/southern-exposure (may not work)