Bloody Caesar
In short: Canada's signature cocktail: clam-tomato juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire over ice with a celery salt rim, with vodka for the classic version. It takes about 5 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 50 kcal
The Caesar is Canada's signature cocktail, something like a Bloody Mary but made with clam-tomato juice, which gives it a savory, briny depth. It is mixed with hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish, served over ice in a glass rimmed with celery salt and garnished with celery, a lime wedge and often a pickled bean. Vodka makes it the classic cocktail. It is a favorite at brunch and at the cottage in summer.
Instructions
- Run the lime wedge around the rim of two tall glasses, then dip each rim in the celery salt and pepper mixture.
- Fill the glasses with ice.
- In a jug, combine the clam-tomato juice, vodka if using, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, lime juice and pepper. Stir gently with a few ice cubes for 10 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish each drink with a celery stalk, a lime wedge and a pickled bean, and serve right away.
Tips
- No clam-tomato juice? Mix 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) of tomato juice with 120 ml (1/2 cup) of bottled clam juice. The drink is also good as a virgin Caesar without the vodka.
- For a thicker, spicier drink, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a spoonful of dill pickle brine. Keep the horseradish to taste, since brands and freshness vary.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between a Caesar and a Bloody Mary?
A Caesar uses clam-tomato juice, while a Bloody Mary uses plain tomato juice. The clam juice adds a savory, slightly briny flavor.
Can I make a batch of Caesars ahead of time?
Mix the juice, seasonings and vodka in a pitcher up to 4 hours ahead and chill it. Add ice and garnishes only when you serve.
How many calories does the vodka add?
The nutrition values here are for the drink without alcohol. Each 45 ml (1.5 oz) shot of vodka adds about 100 calories.
How long does it take to make Bloody Caesar?
About 5 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Bloody Caesar?
About 50 kcal per serving, with 1 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 50 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1400 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
