A savory riff on the margarita, the “Easy Wind” from Lowland in Charleston is a celery margarita that includes Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and the unsung hero: a bartender-crafted celery syrup. This celery syrup and a hint of coconut create a margarita that is bright, salty, crisp, and pleasing to the eye. The rim is coated in smoked Maldon salt, and garnished with a celery twist.
recipe 
yields
Makes 1 cocktail
Equal parts celery juice and white sugar
2 ounces Blanco Tequila
1 ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce Celery Syrup
1 teaspoon Kalani Coconut
Garnish: Half rim smoky Maldon salt with celery ribbon in the glass
For the Celery Syrup
For the Celery Margarita
steps
For the Celery Syrup
- Juice celery stalks (Lowland does full heads at a time); just be sure to rinse thoroughly and remove the base.
- Strain the juice.
- Blend equal parts celery juice and white sugar.
For the Celery Margarita
- Add all ingredients in a shaker (minus the smoked salt and celery ribbon).
- Add ice; shake vigorously for 10 seconds; strain into glass with ice.
- Garnish half smoked salt rim and celery ribbon placed in the drink.
Date Published: 02.25.25
