The Classic Canadian Caesar Drink Recipe
The Classic Canadian Caesar Drink Recipe
If you’re looking for a classic Canadian Caesar drink recipe, then this is it! It’s everything you want in a Caesar…and more if you want to make it meal with all the garnishes haha! Garnish with celery sticks, pepperoni sticks, pickles and a wedge of lime! So good.
A Classic Canadian Drink
The Caesar is a classic Canadian drink, and one that makes an appearance at pretty much every Canada day party, summer party or barbecue we go to! It’s not a Canadian summer party unless there’s a bottle of Clamato in the fridge. This delicious drink is, admittedly, made with some unusual ingredients but they work together. They really really do.
GIVE ME ALL THE GARNISHES!
Have you ever seen a drink look more delicious? I mean, these are like a meal. You don’t have to add all the garnishes, but you should. You really really should. Pickles, yes. Pepperoni, yes. Celery, a must. Bacon, why not?
Ok, what exactly is Clamato?!
Before we go too far, let’s talk about what a Canadian Caesar is, and a bit about the main ingredient which is Clamato juice. If you’re not from Canada you might be asking, what on Earth is Clamato? Now hear me out before you get grossed out, Clamato is a pre-made drink that is a mixture of clam juice and tomato juice. Weird, I know. But it’s so good, I promise! It doesn’t taste clam-y, it’s more like a light and salty refreshing tomato juice.
Can be both a cocktail or a mocktail.
When you mix the Clamato juice with vodka, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, you get the Classic Canadian Caesar. And don’t forget the extra good stuff with all the garnishes! You can also make these mocktails by leaving the vodka out altogether. I actually prefer and only drink virgin Caesars.
How to Drink the Classic Canadian Caesar
To get the full Caesar experience you can’t forget to add the salty rim, don’t miss this step! First, give a squeeze of lime juice, stir the drink with a stick of celery, then lick the rim, take a sip of the drink, then follow it up with a bite of pepperoni, celery or pickles. Trust me. It’s delicious. I hope you try it.
Canadian Caesar Fun Facts!
The Caesar was invented in my hometown of Calgary, Alberta in 1969. As a matter of fact, the Thursday before Victoria Day Weekend (May Long Weekend) is Caesar Day here! But really, summer is Caesar season.
Canadian Caesar Recipe Tips
- CLAMATO JUICE: This recipe has Clamato juice, not tomato juice. They are not the same thing. I use Mott’s Clamato juice. This drink made with tomato juice is actually a Bloody Mary.
- VODKA: The addition of vodka is optional (regular vodka or Dill Pickle Vodka). This drink is delicious without the vodka too.
- SEASONING: Instead of salt and pepper you can use a dash or two of Montreal Steak Spice.
- SPICINESS: If you like a spicy Caesar cocktail, double the Tabasco sauce.
- CAESAR GARNISHES: Add any of your favourite garnishes: dill pickles, pickled onions, pickled asparagus, pickled green beans, pepperoni, celery, bacon…endless possibilities
- SALT RIM: If you don’t have a pre-made seasoning salt rimmer, you can use celery salt instead.
- FLAVOUR OPTION: Make it a Dill Pickle Caesar by adding 1 – 2 ounces of dill pickle juice!
Beer and Clam, another classic!
Have leftover Clamato juice? Clamato juice with beer is the best! This is one of my most favourite party and camping drinks. Just pour a beer in a glass, and add 3 to 4 oz of Clamato. Yum.
The Classic Canadian Caesar Drink Recipe
Ingredients
The Caesar:
- 1 oz Vodka (you can leave this out if you want a virgin Caesar)
- 2 dashes Tabasco Sauce
- 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes each of salt and black pepper
- 4 oz Mott's Clamato Juice
- Caesar seasoning salt rimmer Mott's is a great one, see notes.
Caesar Additions (anything you like!):
- celery stalk
- pepperoni stick
- pickled asparagus spears
- green olives
- dill pickle chunks
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Rim a glass with the seasoning salt rimmer. To do this, put a generous amount of the seasoning salt onto a small plate. Use a lime wedge and rub it along the rim of the glass to wet it. Then turn the rim of glass in the salt mixture to coat it.Caesar seasoning salt rimmer
- Then in a tall glass (like a highball glass) combine the Clamato, vodka (if you're adding it), Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper. Be careful not to touch the seasoning salt on the rim of the glass.4 oz Mott's Clamato Juice, 1 oz Vodka, 2 dashes Tabasco Sauce, 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce, 3 dashes each of salt and black pepper
- Garnish with all your favourite things! The more the better…it's almost like lunch! 😉
- Enjoy!
Notes
More Summer Sips to Try!
I hope you enjoy this classic Canadian cocktail as much as we Canucks do! Have a delicious Day!
