The Caesar cocktail is a Canadian classic, similar to a Bloody Mary but made with clamato juice (clam and tomato juice). Here’s how to prepare a Caesar cocktail:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 4 oz clamato juice (clam and tomato juice blend)
- 3 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Celery salt (for rimming the glass, optional)
- Ice
- Celery stalk or pickled asparagus spear (for garnish)
- Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Glass:
- If desired, rim a highball glass with celery salt. To do this, rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into celery salt spread out on a plate.
- Build the Cocktail:
- Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, clamato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of black pepper directly into the glass.
- Mix the Cocktail:
- Stir gently with a cocktail spoon or a straw to mix the ingredients together well.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the Caesar cocktail with a celery stalk or a pickled asparagus spear.
- Optionally, garnish with a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Caesar cocktail!
Tips:
- Clamato Juice: Clamato juice is a key ingredient in a Caesar cocktail. If you can’t find it, you can make your own by mixing clam juice and tomato juice in equal parts.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preference for spiciness. You can also add more Worcestershire sauce or black pepper for additional flavor.
- Variations: Some variations include adding horseradish, pickle juice, or even a splash of beer (creating a “Caesar beer cocktail”).
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Omit the vodka and enjoy a Virgin Caesar cocktail by simply mixing clamato juice with the other ingredients.
The Caesar cocktail is a refreshing and savory drink, perfect for brunch or any time you’re craving a flavorful cocktail with a Canadian twist!
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