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Bloody Caesar cocktail

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Bloody Caesar

Canada's national cocktail, a savory and spicy twist on the Bloody Mary.

Base
Vodka
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
Canada

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Coat the rim of a Tall Glass with Celery Salt, fill with ice, and set aside.
  2. Add Vodka, Clamato Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, and Horseradish to a Mixing Glass filled with ice.
  3. Pour back and forth into another Mixing Glass a few times to combine.
  4. Strain into the prepared Tall Glass.
  5. Garnish with a Celery Stalk, Cucumber Spear, and Lime Wedge.

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About the Bloody Caesar

The Bloody Caesar, Canada's beloved cocktail, was created in 1969 by bartender Walter Chell at the Calgary Inn. Inspired by Italian flavors, the drink combines vodka, Clamato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco, garnished with celery salt and fresh vegetables.

While similar to the Bloody Mary, the use of Clamato juice—a blend of clam and tomato—adds a uniquely briny and umami-rich depth. This savory and spicy drink is a staple of Canadian brunch culture and remains one of the most requested cocktails in the country.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Bloody Mary

    Uses tomato juice instead of Clamato and omits the briny seafood notes.

  • Michelada

    A Mexican beer-based cocktail with lime, hot sauce, and spices instead of vodka.

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