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Johnny Utah

Method
Fresh celery juice, tequila, seltzer, lime, and a dash of Absinthe are happy partners in this frothy, invigorating cocktail by San Diego bar maestro Erick Castro.
  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 1 ½ ounces fresh celery juice
  • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ¾ ounce simple syrup
  • Dash of Absinthe
  • Seltzer
  • Lime wheel for garnish
Combine the tequila, celery juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and dash of Absinthe in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine and pour into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with the seltzer and garnish with the lime wheel.
Yield
1 cocktail