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Caesar Cocktail Recipe

I’d have a Caesar!

Mixology Bartender Kit with Stand

Silver Bar Set Cocktail Shaker Set for Drink Mixing. Bar Tools include a Martini Shaker, Jigger, Strainer, Bar Mixer Spoon, Tongs, and Opener.

The Caesar cocktail, sometimes referred to as Bloody Caesar, is a staple beverage of the nation of Canada. If you’re thinking it’s a goofy version of the Bloody Mary, you’d be right.

Only up country degens would order something with clam off the menu and have it come in liquid format. Clam. In a drink recipe.

Anyway, we’re not here to judge. In some ways it’s no different than tomato juice, if you’re got a taste for Clamato.

It’s also the type of cocktail that you order for lunch. And after a long day of chorin’. Or if you’re working a produce stand. Maybe even at a Super Soft Birthday Party.

Caesar Equipment

Classic Caesar Recipe Ingredients

Garnish: Celery stick

Garnish: Pickled Green Beans

Building a Spicy Caesar Mix

Gotta ratchet up the number on the Scoville Scale to set your Caesar drink on fire. While a Ghost Pepper isn’t for us, it’s not unheard of.

On the flipside, there’s no need to put the flame in Calgary here. If you just want a little extra heat, double the amount of Horseradish and hot sauce you put into the mix.

And if you’re doubling things, you might as well make a double batch with 4 ounces vodka and 8 ounces clam juice. Just saying.

Good Vodkas to use for making the Classic Cocktail

We opt for Tito’s because the price of a handle is excellent for the quality.

How to make the Caesar Rim

You'll hear a variety of folks give a variety of instructions. A Caesar rim should only be celery salt. Or, put a mix of black pepper and salt. Use Montreal Steak Seasoning for the rim.

One thing that we think works well is trusting Walter's Craft Caesar Rim. In French, that would be Artisanal Garniture Cesar!

Walter's Caesar Rim is made with cracked black petter, flake salt, organic cane sugar, and select herbs & spices. In other words, it's a pretty good option.

Substitute Ingredients

Caesar Drink Alternatives/Variations

Pre-Made/Canned Caesar Mixes

Walter Caesar makes a pre-mixed can cocktail that, uses, “... premium vodka, all-natural ingredients and classically seasoned with hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and fresh citrus juice, enjoying the perfect Caesar cocktail is as simple as cracking the can.”

Canadian Caesar Day

Well cook the backbacon, there’s a day dedicated to the Caesar cocktail in Canada. Thursday, May 18th, 2023 is National Caesar Day up North.

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