Caesar (cocktail)

Bloody Caesar

Caesar

Cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Vodka Clamato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce
Served	On the rocks: poured over ice
Standard garnish	Celery stalk, lime wedge, pickled bean, or other pickled vegetables
Standard drinkware	Highball glass
Commonly used ingredients	1.5 oz vodka 4 oz Clamato juice 2 dashes hot sauce 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce Celery salt rim
Preparation	Rim the glass with celery salt, add ice, vodka, Clamato juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and garnish.

The Caesar is a popular cocktail in Canada, typically made with vodka, Clamato (a blend of tomato juice and clam broth), hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and served with ice in a large, celery salt-rimmed glass, typically garnished with a stalk of celery and a wedge of lime. It was invented in 1969 by Walter Chell, a restaurant manager in Calgary, Alberta.

History

The Caesar was created by Walter Chell to celebrate the opening of a new Italian restaurant in Calgary. Chell drew inspiration from the Italian dish Spaghetti alle vongole, which features clams and tomato sauce. The cocktail quickly became a hit in Canada and has since become a staple in Canadian culture.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients of a Caesar are:

• Vodka
• Clamato juice
• Hot sauce (commonly Tabasco sauce)
• Worcestershire sauce
• Celery salt (for rimming the glass)
• Garnishes such as celery stalks, lime wedges, pickled beans, or other pickled vegetables

Preparation

To prepare a Caesar:

1. Rim a highball glass with celery salt.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add 1.5 ounces of vodka.
4. Add 4 ounces of Clamato juice.
5. Add 2 dashes of hot sauce.
6. Add 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
7. Stir well.
8. Garnish with a celery stalk, lime wedge, pickled bean, or other pickled vegetables.

Variations

There are several variations of the Caesar, including:

• The Bloody Caesar, which is similar to a Bloody Mary but uses Clamato instead of tomato juice.
• The Mexican Caesar, which substitutes tequila for vodka.
• The Clamdigger, which is a non-alcoholic version of the Caesar.

Cultural Significance

The Caesar is often considered Canada's national cocktail and is a popular choice for brunch. It is celebrated annually on May 18th, known as National Caesar Day in Canada.

Related Pages

• Bloody Mary (cocktail)
• Clamato
• Vodka
• Cocktail
• Calgary

See Also

• List of cocktails
• Canadian cuisine