The Canadian Caesar cocktail is a savory, refreshing drink that is widely considered to be Canada’s national cocktail. It is typically made with vodka, Clamato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garnished with a celery stalk and wedge of lime.
The Caesar was invented in 1969 by Walter Chell, a restaurant manager at the Calgary Inn in Calgary, Alberta. He was tasked with creating a signature drink for the inn’s new Italian restaurant, and he came up with the Caesar as a way to reflect the flavors of spaghetti alle vongole, a dish of pasta with clams and tomato sauce.
The Caesar quickly became popular in Calgary, and it soon spread to other parts of Canada. Today, it is one of the most popular cocktails in the country, and it is often served at brunch, sporting events, and other social gatherings.
Canadian Caesar Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 Mason jar or pint glass
Ingredients
- Celery salt
- 1 whole Lime, halved
- 2 oz Vodka
- 6 oz Clamato juice (Sub: tomato juice)
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes Hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- 1 stalk Celery
Instructions
- Rim a highball glass by rubbing a half lime around the rim and then dipping in celery salt
- Add the vodka, Clamato juice, juice of ½ lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the glass. Add ice and stir to combine.
- Garnish with the celery stalk. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier Caesar, add more hot sauce.
- For a more savory Caesar, add a dash of horseradish or a splash of pickle juice.
- You can also add other garnishes to your Caesar, such as olives, pickled beans, or whatever hits your fancy.
