Long Drink
Bloody Caesar
How to make a Bloody Caesar - the Canadian national cocktail with vodka, Clamato juice and spices. Savoury, spicy and perfect for brunch.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Bloody Caesar is Canada’s answer to the Bloody Mary: savoury Clamato juice of tomato and clam broth, combined with vodka and bold spices. With a salted glass rim and a celery stalk, it is the perfect companion for brunch.
Instructions
- Moisten the glass rim with lime and dip it in celery salt.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire and Tabasco.
- Season with celery and pepper salt and stir carefully.
- Garnish with a celery stalk and a lime slice.
Garnish: Celery stalk and lime slice
Pro tip: Rub the glass rim with a lime and dip it in celery salt - the seasoned rim is part of a true Caesar.
Frequently asked questions
What sets the Caesar apart from the Bloody Mary?
The Caesar uses Clamato juice made from tomato and clam broth, while the Bloody Mary uses pure tomato juice.
Where does the Bloody Caesar come from?
It was invented in 1969 in Calgary, Canada, and is today considered the unofficial national cocktail of Canada.
Can I replace Clamato with tomato juice?
Then you get more of a Bloody Mary; for the true Caesar flavour Clamato is essential.
Ingredients
- Vodka4 cl
- Clamato juice (tomato-clam juice)12 cl
- Worcestershire sauce3 dashes
- Tabasco2 dashes
- Celery and pepper salt1 pinch
- Celery stalk1 stick
