Bloody Caesar
Vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire and hot sauce over ice in a celery-salted glass. Canada's most famous cocktail, and a very good brunch drink.
Method
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Mix the celery salt and pepper on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a tall glass and dip the rim into the salt.
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Fill the glass with ice.
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Add the vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and horseradish, and squeeze in the juice of a lime wedge.
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Stir gently for 10 seconds.
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Garnish with the celery stick, a lime wedge and the pickled bean.
Chef’s Tips
- Chill the Clamato and the glass beforehand. A warm drink melts the ice and turns thin.
- Add the hot sauce in dashes and taste. The Clamato is already salty and mildly spiced.
- For a drink without alcohol, leave out the vodka and add a splash of lime juice.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
Pairing Suggestions
- Eggs Benedict
- Peameal bacon sandwich
- Oysters
Storage & Reheating
Make to order. Mix a jug of the Clamato, Worcestershire, hot sauce and horseradish up to 1 day ahead in the fridge and add vodka and ice at the glass.
Common questions
How long does Bloody Caesar take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 1.
What are the key tips for making Bloody Caesar?
Chill the Clamato and the glass beforehand. A warm drink melts the ice and turns thin. Add the hot sauce in dashes and taste. The Clamato is already salty and mildly spiced. For a drink without alcohol, leave out the vodka and add a splash of lime juice.
What should I serve with Bloody Caesar?
Eggs Benedict; Peameal bacon sandwich; Oysters.
Is Bloody Caesar suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Bloody Caesar?
About 140 kcal per serving, with 1 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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