History Of The Caesar Cocktail
The Caesar is a truly Canadian cocktail. This spin on the classic Bloody Mary calls for vodka, tomato juice, clam juice, worcestershire, and tabasco in a tall glass with a celery-salted rim.
This odd combination came about in 1969, when Walter Chell was tasked with creating a new signature cocktail for an Italian restaurant at the Westin Hotel in Calgary.
Since then, the cocktail has gone on to be a cultural phenomenon. Canadians drink more than 400 million of them annually. Though, this cocktail hasn’t breached the Canadian borders.
What you’ll need to make a Caesar
- A nice vodka. We recommend Nemiroff. Check out our brands page to find out why.
- Clamato mix, tabasco, worcestershire, celery, olives, and celery salt.
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Bartending tips:
- Stir the cocktail gently before serving to evenly distribute the tabasco and worcestershire.
- Don’t be afraid to add a little lemon or lime juice to liven up the cocktail.
- Never forget, it’s all about the garnish with this one. Go big or go home.
Variations
While there aren’t any official variations, the Caesar can easily be pulled in many different directions. You could try a new base spirit like tequila, gin, or mezcal.
The type of hot sauce you choose will also have a large impact on taste. Tabasco is the classic, but using a sauce made from chipotle peppers would add a light smoky flavour that might pair well with tequila, mezcal, or even, a little bit of both?
