1 ounce vodka
2/3 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 sprigs celery thistle - finely chopped
In a small saucepan, combine vodka and cold water. Stir in lemon juice. Simmer 5 minutes.
Stir remaining lemon juice into cold water and boil 5 minutes. Stir in celery sprigs and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce temperature and simmer until thick; do not burn. Remove from heat and cool, but keep warm.