Clamato

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Clamato is a commercial drink made of reconstituted tomato juice concentrate, flavored with spices and clam broth. It was created in the United States in 1966 by the Duffy-Mott company, now known as Mott's, a subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name "Clamato" is a portmanteau of "clam" and "tomato".

History[edit | edit source]

Clamato was produced in its earliest form by the Duffy-Mott company in 1966. The company, now known as Mott's, is currently a subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper. The drink was originally intended to be a hangover remedy.

Composition[edit | edit source]

Clamato is made from reconstituted tomato juice concentrate, which is flavored with spices and clam broth. The drink is typically consumed on its own, or used as a mix for cocktails such as the Bloody Mary or the Michelada.

Beefamato[edit | edit source]

Beefamato is a similar beverage to Clamato, but it is made with beef broth instead of clam broth. It is also produced by Mott's.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Clamato Resources
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