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Caprese Caesar Cocktail - Canada's National Drink

Published: Jun 12, 2017 · Modified: Jul 1, 2020 by Colleen 7 Comments

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This Caprese Caesar Cocktail recipe is in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday. Have you ever tried a Caesar Cocktail? If you're Canadian, you probably have. If you aren't Canadian and haven't tried one, don't miss out. This year Canada, my home and native land, is celebrating this milestone birthday. Whether or not you are Canadian, let's all toast that birthday with the classic Canadian cocktail, the Caesar.

Caprese Ceasar Drink

What Exactly is a Caesar Cocktail?

Many people think of the Caesar as Canada's national cocktail. Although the origins of the drink are questionable, it was supposedly invented in Calgary, Alberta in 1969. But, regardless of where this drink originated, the Caesar is Canada's most unique and popular cocktail.

Two caesar drinks garnished with cherry tomatoes

A Caesar What??

I think a lot of Canadians can relate to trying to order a Caesar when travelling in the USA. Usually, a blank stare is the reaction. And then when explaining the drink, (a Bloody Mary, only with clam juice), disbelief. The Caesar Cocktail is a drink enjoyed pretty much exclusively by Canadians. So, in honour of Canada's 150th birthday, we are toasting with Caesars. 

Caprese Caesar Cocktail

Creative Garnishes for Caesars

A celery stalk is a usual garnish for a classic Caesar. Pickled beans or asparagus stalks are also common. But the Caesar drink gets creatively topped with every garnish you can think of. One restaurant that we frequent has a cheeseburger, Caesar. They garnish their Caesar with two cheeseburger sliders. Others are practically a meal in a glass, with prawns, pepperoni sticks, stuffed olives, & all kinds of other goodies.

Caprese skewers seemed like a perfect garnish for this Canada Day Caesar cocktail. They feature the red & white colours of Canada's flag, and they're fresh and summery, too. Caprese is especially perfect when you can pluck the cherry tomatoes and basil straight out of the garden.

 

Caprese Caesar Drink

 

What's in a Caesar Cocktail?

Caesar's are a vodka-based drink, and Clamato juice is the key ingredient in a Caesar. It's what separates it from just being a bloody Mary. Clamato is a mixture of tomato juice and clam juice, which, together give this savoury cocktail beautiful umami that you just want to savour. Tabasco is the traditional hot sauce for a Caesar, but any hot sauce will do. Sriracha is nice, as is Louisiana, or Franks, all of which will vary the flavour somewhat. Worcestershire Sauce is almost always included in a classic Caesar, too. And the glass is always rimmed in celery salt.

Warning: I don't usually find that a Caesar is the best choice for a pre-dinner drink unless it's very pre-dinner. The drink, along with the garnish, is quite filling. They can substitute for an appetizer, though. We like them for a late afternoon on the patio cocktail snack.

So, raise a toast this Canada Day with this classic Canadian cocktail. And if you like summer cocktails try a Greyhound, Spiked Iced Tea Rum Cocktail, this twist on a Mohito, or how about a Blueberry Martini?

Caprese Caesar Drink

Caprese Caesar Cocktail

Caprese Caesar Cocktail – Canada Day Caesar Drink

The Caesar Drink, Canada's cocktail, gets dressed up with a Caprese skewer in the colours of Canada's flag. This delicious cocktail is made with clamato juice.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Canadian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

Caprese Skewers

  • 12 bocconcini balls or medallions
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • 12 cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Drinks

  • Ice cubes
  • lemon wedges
  • celery salt
  • 6 oz vodka
  • 16 oz Mott’s Clamato Juice
  • 8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Caprese Skewers

  • On 4 six inch skewers, thread 3 bocconcini, 3 basil leaves, and 3 cherry tomatoes, repeating until skewer is full. Make one skewer per drink.
  • Put skewers on a plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice

For Each Drink

  • Rim the glass with a lemon wedge
  • Put celery salt on a saucer, and rotate the rim of the glass in the celery salt
  • Add ice cubes to glass
  • Add 1 ½ oz vodka, 4 oz clamato juice, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon hot sauce, ¼ teaspoon oregano, and salt and pepper. 
  • Stir and garnish with Caprese Skewers

Notes

To make this drink gluten-free, be sure to check that your vodka, and your Worchesteshire sauce are gluten free.
Caesars can be enjoyed as a mocktail by omitting the vodka.
The drink ingredients can be premixed in a pitcher if you prefer not to make the individual drinks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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Caprese Caesar Drink

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Terri

    June 16, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Cute! Am pinning to my Canada Day board!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 16, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Thanks Terri! Cheers 🙂

      Reply
  2. Denise from UrbnSpice

    June 16, 2017 at 9:07 am

    I had no idea that this cocktail originated in Canada! One more Canadian thing to be proud of 🙂 I love the look of your Canada Day Caesar Cocktail - I can imagine that many of us will make your patriotic version on July 1st. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 16, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Thanks Denise! We have so much to be proud of in Canada, don't we? Cheers 🙂

      Reply
  3. Dana

    June 16, 2017 at 8:04 am

    These would be perfect on a deck at the cottage!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 16, 2017 at 8:34 am

      Dana, I like the way you think. Cottage, or any other deck! 🙂

      Reply

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