About The Recipe
To prepare a Caesar, you typically start by rimming the glass with celery salt, which adds a nice savoury note and complements the flavours of the drink. Then, fill the glass with ice and add vodka and Clamato juice in equal parts. Next, add a few dashes of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce, along with any desired spices. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together and chill the drink. Finally, garnish the Caesar with a stalk of celery and a lime wedge for an extra burst of freshness.
The Caesar is a versatile cocktail that can be customized to suit individual tastes. Some variations might include additional ingredients like pickle juice, olives, or even a splash of beer. It's a beloved Canadian classic that's perfect for brunch, social gatherings, or simply enjoying a refreshing drink any time of day.
What’s the difference between a Bloody Mary and a Ceaser?
Bloody Marys have a tangy and acidic flavour profile due to the tomato juice. Caesars offer a richer and more savoury taste with hints of the sea from the Clamato juice. While both cocktails contain similar ingredients such as vodka, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, the proportions and specific variations can vary between recipes and personal preferences.
The garnishes for each cocktail can differ: Bloody Marys often feature celery stalks, olives, and pickles, while Caesars may include similar garnishes along with a lime wedge or a pickled bean. Both cocktails share similarities, their choice of base juice and regional origins give them distinct identities and flavours.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cannabis Tourism: In regions where cannabis consumption is legal and regulated, Cannabis Infused Caesars may attract tourists and visitors looking to explore the local cannabis scene and indulge in unique culinary experiences. Offering cannabis-infused beverages on menus can cater to this niche market and provide an added attraction for hospitality establishments.
- Flavour Enhancement: Depending on the infusion method and the specific strain of cannabis used, the addition of cannabis to a Caesar could contribute unique flavours and aromas to the cocktail, enhancing its overall taste profile and providing a more complex drinking experience.
- Culinary Creativity: Incorporating cannabis into cocktails allows for culinary creativity and experimentation. Bartenders and home mixologists can explore different infusion techniques, and ingredients, and serve presentations to create unique and memorable drinks that showcase the versatility of cannabis as an ingredient.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Tomato Clam Juice: Most people will use Mott's Clamato Juice however I like to use Walter Caesar Juice - specifically the one that contains lobster in it! It adds so much more depth and flavour to the Caesar because it has a bunch of ingredients that make up a Caesar already. For a vegan option, use plain tomato juice.
- Fish Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce: I personally like to use Fish Sauce because it's an ingredient that I always have in my kitchen, and it generally doesn't have as many preservatives and miscellaneous ingredients as Worcestershire sauce. I also love the umami flavours from Fish Sauce which adds a lovely depth to the drink. For a vegan option, leave out this ingredient.
- Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce or Tamari: Nowadays I use coconut aminos as a full replacement for soy sauce and even tamari because I recently found out that I have a soy sensitivity (and it flares up my eczema). I love soy sauce so much, and I'll still sometimes use it for certain dishes, but any chance that I can sub it out, I'll opt for coconut aminos instead. The taste is definitely not the same, but it has a similar colour and viscosity which is what I was using it for in this recipe.
- Horseradish: This ingredient is an absolute must! It adds a lovely kick to the Caesar and a tingle to the nose (if you like that kind of heat). If you have fresh horseradish, that's even better, but if not, horseradish that comes in a glass jar works too. You can grab it from your local grocery store, or even your local fish store.
- Tabasco: Another must-have ingredient in any Caesar! Spice and heat is an essential component of any Caesar. Without the kick, it's just tomato juice (imo). You can use any hot sauce you have at home. Tabasco is a little basic but there's something that I love about it so much.
- Jumbo Shrimps: Big shrimps are a great way to add a wow factor to any Caesar. All you need to do is flash boil some big ol' shrimp and add it to your skewer. For a vegan option, opt for fresh-cut veggies instead.
- Bacon: I love a good crispy piece of bacon in my Caesar.
- Baby Pickles: Totally optional, but a classic garnish for any Caesar.
- Pimento Olives: You don't have to use pimento olives, but it adds a nice colour to your garnishes.
- Limes: I usually like to garnish with a lime but not actually add it to the drink.
- Tajin or Caesar Seasoning: There are many Caesar rim seasonings you can get, or you can just use Tajin or make your own! All you need are sea salt flakes, garlic and onion powder, and some cayenne or chilli pepper power.
- Celery: A nice-to-have garnish. If you do plan to include this ingredient, get the celery stalks that have a bit of leaves as well. It makes the drink look very pretty.
TIPS & TRICKS
- I recommend chilling all the ingredients for at least an hour before making the drink. Yes, you can always add ice when you're making the drink, but I like my drink extra cold!
- Add a little bit of hot sauce to start, as you can always add more to the drink afterwards. The worst is when you've made an overly spicy hot drink and it's hard to dilute it after the fact. Your tastebuds will thank you!
Recipe
SERVINGS: 1
TIME REQUIRED: 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
Drink
- 1 cup tomato clam juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 tsp fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco or hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp horseradish
- Dissolvable cannabis powder
Garnishes (optional)
- 1 jumbo shrimp
- 1 baby pickle
- 2-3 pimento olives
- 1-2 slices of cooked bacon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all the drink ingredients and dissolvable cannabis powder into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until well combined.
- Pour Caesar into a tall glass or Mason jar.
- Garnish to your preference.
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FAQ
Q: What does mocktail mean?
A: A mocktail is a play on the word cocktail which is the alcohol form of a drink. It’s called a mocktail because we are mocking all of the ingredients of a cocktail but leaving out the alcoholic ingredient. In our case, we’re adding the plant in to create an infused beverage but a lot of the mocktails that you can order at restaurants have 0 alcohol in them!
Q: How long will this mocktail take to kick in?
A: Cannabis beverages are considered to be cannabis edibles, which means that they have to be ingested and processed by your liver before heading up to your blood brain barrier. The onset of cannabis edibles can range from person to person, and can also be impacted by a variety of factors, such as one’s metabolism. Generally cannabis infused bevies can take anywhere from 30 minutes all the way to 2 hours for the onset, and the experience can last between 4 to 12 hours.
Q: Is a Caesar the same as a Bloody Mary ?
A: While they are very similar, a caesar and a bloody mary have slightly different ingredients, making them a different drink. The most notable difference is the tomato juice which brings forward a lot of tangy and acidic notes in a bloody mary, and the clam juice which brings out a more salt and earthy flavour in a caesar.
Hey I’m Anna, also known as Cannabinista™
I’m a cannabis content creator, recipe developer, and enthusiast for the ancient plant. I’ve dedicated my platforms to helping you create a healthy relationship with cannabis through mindful consumption and providing education that resonates with the modern consumer.
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