Here, we ask an expert to share a few of his favourite recipes of the classic Canadian cocktail.
Renowned Canadian bartender Dominick Feragola of Toronto hotspots Kasa Moto and Soho House, has created a list of Caesars for every taste bud.
Kick-start summer, host friends and family to brunch, throw a picnic, and try your own hand at playing mixologist, with these specially crafted Caesar recipes. Perfect for sitting around the campfire at the cottage, cooling down on a patio, or even on a casual evening at home spent with those who matter most. Cheers!
For the seafood lover:
Take the Bait
For the seafood lover, Dominick expertly incorporates seafood into a classic Caesar, which he aptly named Take the Bait.
1 oz. Vodka (like Crystal Head or Iceberg Vodka)
2 Dashes Hot Sauce
2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
2 Dashes of Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
1 oz. Clam Nectar
3 oz. Mott’s Clamato
Garnish with Shrimp Skewer
Method:
Rim glass with celery salt and add all ingredients to an ice-filled glass. Stir and garnish with Shrimp Skewer.
For the savoury fan:
Sage the Day
Cool off with this soft and savoury Caesar recipe perfect for warm, summer days and evenings by the campfire.
1 oz. Vodka (like Crystal Head or Iceberg Vodka)
6 fresh sage leaves
2 dashes hot sauce
2 dashes Angostura bitters
4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
6 oz. Mott’s Clamato
Sage for Garnish, rim with celery salt
Method:
Rim glass with Celery Salt and add all ingredients to a glass filled with ice. Stir, garnish with sage leaves and serve.
For fruity flavour favourers:
Berry White
Infuse a little soul into your Caesar by using ingredients such as blackberries and lemon to compliment the peppery tasting notes in this Caesar
1 oz. Vodka (like Crystal Head or Iceberg Vodka)
5 Blackberries
2 Lemon Wedges
2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
5 Grinds fresh cracked black pepper
4 oz. Mott’s Clamato
Celery Salt for Garnish
Method:
Rim a glass with celery salt, then add all ingredients to ice-filled glass. Stir well to mix, and garnish with blackberries.
For fans of spice
Sweet Heat
Dominick pays homage to the fiery Sweet Heat in this delicious cocktail that comes with the first few rays of the hot summer sun.
1 oz. Vodka (like Crystal Head or Iceberg Vodka)
1 Tbs Sweet Chili Sauce
½ Tsp Sriracha Hot Sauce
1 Dash Worcestershire Sauce
3 Dashes Fresh Cracked Salt and Black Pepper
4 oz. Mott’s Clamato Extra Spicy
Garnish with Chicken Skewer
Method:
Rim glass with celery salt and add all ingredients to an ice-filled glass. Stir and garnish with a skewer of sweet chili chicken.
For those that don’t like to mess with an original
Classic Perfection
Nothing can compare to the classics! Enjoy this cocktail on any occasion – from lavish celebrations to casual evenings in, this classic cocktail never disappoints.
1 oz. Vodka (like Crystal Head or Iceberg Vodka)
2 Dashes Hot Sauce
3 Grinds Fresh Cracked Salt and Pepper
4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
4 oz. Mott’s Clamato
Celery Stick for Garnish
Method:
Rim glass with celery salt and add all ingredients to a glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish with a celery stick.