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    Published: Jun 2, 2016 · Modified: Oct 28, 2020 by kseniaprints · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · 22 Comments

    {EVENTS} Cucumber celery mint gin rickey, and a recap of Jazz Bar: Prohibition

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    Cucumber celery mint gin rickey, or the magic of Jazz Bar: ProhibitionOn a warm spring afternoon, around 70 people flowed into a hidden backyard in the historic Mile End neighbourhood of Montreal. They swayed to the sounds of rhythmic Jazz in English and Russian, nibbled on small bites with a Russian flare, and sipped on craft cocktails like cucumber celery mint Gin Rickey, White Lady and Maple Old Fashioneds. They spoke to one another, made new friends and reconnected with old ones. They dressed up, and they let their hair down. And without exception, all spoke one secret password to gain entrance to Jazz Bar: Prohibition - Daisy.

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    Because Jazz Bar: Prohibition really transported you to another time. Between the nostalgic bites like Waldorf Salad and Pineapple Upside Down Cake and the unique jazz adaptations of classic Russian and English hits, it was easy to forget that you were standing in a private garden in Montreal of 2016. The 1920s-inspired outfits worn by nearly all guests also helped support the illusion. All together, it added up to weave a spell of a different kind, one that truly made you forget where you were.

    And to me, that's the stuff of dreams.

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    But now, let's talk about the important stuff: the food. The drinks served at the event were all uniquely crafted, with homemade bitters and syrups and unexpected garnishes (daisies floating in wine glass, anyone?). They were a true celebration of style and flare and mixology, and I can thank our talented bartenders for bringing our vision to life with each glass. My favourite was the refreshing and herbaceous cucumber celery mint gin rickey, the recipe for which I bring you below.

    The food all harkened back to the dishes made popular by the cocktail parties of the 1920s. Served in small portions and running the gamut from salad to dessert, all of our dishes were vegetarian (some were vegan, others gluten-free, and all were nut free). And with all due modesty, all dishes tasted amazing. In the weeks to come, I hope to share with you the recipes for some of my favourites, but here is the menu it its entirety:

    Beet & peach salsa with mint

    Waldorf salad with yogurt dressing

    Wild nettle pie

    Beetballs (beet meatballs) served on a bed of sauerkraut and topped with homemade horseradish aioli

    Dill home fries with homemade mustard aioli

    Pineapple upside down cake with sour cherries

    It was a truly magical night. To see more photos from the event, check out our amazing photo album. To make sure you don't miss future events, follow At the Immigrant's Table on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Bloglovin’, or Twitter, subscribe to my mailing list, or contact me about advertising and becoming a sponsor. If you make one of my recipes, don’t forget to tag it #immigrantstable @immigrantstable!

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    Cucumber celery mint gin rickey, or the magic of Jazz Bar: Prohibition

    Cucumber celery mint gin rickey

    Cucumber celery mint gin rickey is a refreshing summer cocktail that is herbaceous and floral at the same time.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Author: Ksenia Prints

    Ingredients

    • Ice
    • ½ lime juiced with rind
    • 1 ½ to 2 ounces gin
    • 1 tablespoon Cucumber Celery Mint Simple Syrup
    • Club soda
    • Cucumber slice sliced diagonally, for garnish
    • Celery spear for garnish
    • Fresh mint sprig for garnish

    Cucumber Celery Mint Simple Syrup:

    • 2 spears of celery cut into pieces
    • 2 whole small cucumbers or half of a long English cucumber cut into pieces
    • 4 sprigs of mint
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • To make the Cucumber Celery Mint Simple Syrup, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and continue cooking on low-medium heat for 20 minutes (this can be done up to a week in advance. The simple syrup will keep in the fridge for months).
    • In a tall glass filled with ice, squeeze the lime and drop the half into the glass.
    • Add the gin and Cucumber Celery Mint Simple Syrup and top with club soda. Stir, garnish with a celery spear, cucumber slice and a sprig of mint, and serve.

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    1. Ali @ Home & Plate says

      June 02, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Wow...what an interesting history. Love the code name Daisy. I think I would be at the door everyday if I had lived through Prohibition. Love this cocktail for summer too. The combination of flavors sound perfect.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 03, 2016 at 12:23 pm

        Daisy (and the Great Gatsby) was in many ways the theme of the evening... though to a lot less excess, of course! Would have been happy to have you there 🙂 Hope you can get the experience by tasting this cocktail at home!

        Reply
    2. Molly Kumar says

      June 02, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like such a fun event, loving the Gin Rickey recipe - will try soon.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 03, 2016 at 12:24 pm

        It was a blast - for us organizers as well as for the participants. I am so lucky to live in a city where initiatives like this are met with genuine excitement and wonder! Do hope you'll give the Gin Rickey a try - it's become a summer fave for us.

        Reply
    3. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

      June 02, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Oh what a fun evening! I don't drink alcohol, but would love to try this with soda instead!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 03, 2016 at 12:25 pm

        You would just need to omit the gin, and no one would be the wiser!

        Reply
    4. Dana says

      June 02, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Now this looks like my kind of event! What a gorgeous setting! So Pinterest-y (okay, I hate using that as an adjective, but it's so fitting!)

      I've never seen celery used in a cocktail that wasn't a Caesar or a Bloody Mary - this is intriguing! I look forward to whipping it up 🙂

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 03, 2016 at 12:25 pm

        The celery is perfect here - it really makes it fresh and herbaceous. And I am glad you like the setting - we worked hard at imagining it all :P!!

        Reply
    5. Evi says

      June 02, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      What a fun event! That gin cocktail sounds right up my alley!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 03, 2016 at 12:26 pm

        Hope you'll give it a try! It would have been fab to have you there 🙂

        Reply
    6. Marina says

      June 02, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      This event was simply out-of-this-century (quite literally!)
      Thank you for your hard work, patience and creativity! <3

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 03, 2016 at 12:28 pm

        No - thank YOU!!! For everything!!!!

        Reply
    7. Carrie says

      June 03, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      Great event! This sounds like the perfect warm summer afternoon drink on the patio!!! Have to get some gin and try it!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 04, 2016 at 1:58 pm

        I ALWAYS have gin on hand for the summer. It feels weird without it!

        Reply
    8. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

      June 03, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      I have a passion for Great Gatsby and Daisy and all the 1920s! That would have been my kind of event! Great pictures that well describe the laid back atmosphere and great gin cocktail. Love the intriguing flavors and the look of it. So refreshing!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 04, 2016 at 1:59 pm

        It was a really special evening. If only I could just do the same event over and over again, I'd be so happy perfecting this one!

        Reply
    9. Colleen says

      June 03, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      Sounds like a fun event. The food looks amazing, but that gin cocktail! Perfect for Friday night. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 04, 2016 at 1:59 pm

        Thanks so much!!! It was a hoot, and the gin was a large part of it. Let me know if you give it a try!

        Reply
    10. Sofia | From the Land we Live on says

      June 03, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Wow! What a lovely and inspiring gathering. I love the concept, the food, and the drinks...everything sounds perfect! I can't imagine how much planning and effort goes into putting something like this together, but it looks like you're a natural <3 I would love to attend one of your gatherings one day. And....wild nettle pie? Please do share the recipe.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 04, 2016 at 2:01 pm

        The plan is to share it! Though it really is about the ingredient, less about the preparation. And thank you for your warm words about the event - it's a lot of work, but not AS MUCH as I would have thought before I began doing these.

        Reply
    11. Sean says

      June 05, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Looks like a wonderful get-together... and a hell of a drink! I love herbal and vegetable elements with gin. Preeeeetty sure I could get in trouble with a few of those.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        June 06, 2016 at 7:54 am

        You clearly have good taste 😉

        Reply

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