Jun
25
I learned how to make Caesars from my friend Isla and her mom, Sue. Their secret? Lemon juice instead of the traditional lime. I haven’t been able to make a Caesar quite as tasty as the ones they’ve made for me, but then again, everything tastes better when someone else makes it for you, right?
Caesar
Here’s their not-so-secret recipe:
Pinch a lemon wedge around the edge of a tall glass, then turn the glass upside down onto a plate of celery salt. Fill the glass with lots of ice and top with a shot or two of vodka. Then add dashes of Worcestershire and Tabasco and the juice from a lemon wedge. (I like my Caesars really lemony.) In goes the Clamato juice. My pièce de résistance? Pickled garlic scapes. I bought mine at the farmer’s market. When they run out, I’ll return to my usual garnish – a lemon wedge.
Happy Canada Day!
4 Responses to “ The ultimate caesar (drink) ”
Mmm… Caesars are my favourite drink. And pickled garlic scapes sound tasty! Each Canada Day we top ours with spicy Canadian pepperoni sticks. Thanks for sharing your version… just a note: you said “tomato juice”, and not “tomato clam juice”
By Carolyn on Jun 29, 2009
Pickled garlic scapes are just showing off, but certainly sound good. I used to use a dilled bean.
By Susan on Jul 16, 2009
This sounds like an okay recipe for a Caesar. Here in Vancouver we have quite a few variations, particularly in the garnishes. For example, a large prawn on the edge of the glass is a common one. As well, picked asparagus or a spicy bean is common.
Also, the traditional Caesar has a shot of Tabasco, a shot of Lea and Perrin’s w/c sauce, and coarse salt and pepper. I suppose those are not needed if you purchase the “extra spicy” Clamato juice.
By Lois Wasstrom on Jul 16, 2009
Does anybody know how the Caesar got its name?
By David Jeffs on Oct 25, 2009