Bloody Caesar

Ingredients

• 1 wedgelime
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon), or as neededcelery salt
• 240 ml (1 cup), or as neededice
• 60 ml (2 fluid ounces)vodka
• 4 dashesWorcestershire sauce
• 2 dasheshot sauce, such as Tabasco
• 240 ml (8 fluid ounces)tomato clam juice, such as Clamato
• 1 stick, plus other garnishescelery

Instructions

1. 1

   Salt the rim

   Moisten the rim of a glass with the lime wedge, then dip it into celery salt.

2. 2

   Add the ingredients

   Fill the glass with ice. Pour in the vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and tomato clam juice.

3. 3

   Stir gently

   Stir the drink gently until the ingredients are combined.

4. 4

   Add the garnish

   Garnish with a celery stick and the lime wedge.

5. 5

   Serve the drink

   Serve and enjoy your Bloody Caesar.

What is a Bloody Caesar?

The Bloody Caesar is a Canadian cocktail built around vodka and tomato clam juice, with Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce adding savoury depth and heat. It is served cold over ice and commonly finished with celery and lime.

This version keeps the method simple: season the glass rim, add the ingredients and stir. The celery-salt rim and fresh garnish bring a bright, savoury contrast to the rich-tasting mixer.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 150 calories, 1g protein, 10g carbs, 0g fat.

The tomato clam juice supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the vodka contributes most of the alcohol-related energy; the listed nutrition also includes a small amount of protein. Pair the drink with a substantial meal or snack, such as eggs and toast, for a more balanced serving.

Build a balanced glass

Tomato clam juice: Use it as the main mixer, pouring it in after the vodka and sauces so everything can be combined in the glass.

Seasonings: Worcestershire sauce adds savoury notes, while hot sauce supplies heat. The stated amounts make a starting point; keep them as written for this version.

Get the celery-salt rim right

Moisten the rim lightly with the lime wedge before dipping it into celery salt. A thin, even coating seasons each sip without sending excess salt into the drink.

Dip only the outside edge if you want to keep loose salt from falling into the glass as you pour.

Keep it cold

Ice: Fill the glass before adding the liquid so the cocktail chills as soon as it is mixed. Use enough ice to fill the glass as needed.

Stir: Mix gently until the sauces and juice are combined. Avoid vigorous shaking, which can splash the drink and break up the ice.

Adjust the flavour carefully

Heat: The recipe uses 2 dashes of hot sauce. If you prefer more heat, add a dash at a time and stir between additions.

Salt: Celery salt on the rim provides seasoning with each sip, so taste the drink before adding any extra salt or sauce.

Serve with brunch or snacks

The celery stick and lime wedge are both garnish and finishing touches: celery gives the drink a crisp, savoury accent, while lime adds a fresh citrus note.

Serve it alongside brunch dishes or simple savoury snacks. Add any other garnishes you like, keeping the drink cold until serving.

Recipe notes & tips

• Chill the tomato clam juice before mixing to keep the drink cold without relying on extra ice.
• Moisten the glass rim with just enough lime juice for the celery salt to adhere.
• Use a fresh lime wedge for both the rim and the garnish.
• Stir gently so the ingredients combine without splashing.
• Add the celery stick just before serving to keep it crisp.

Variations

• More heat: Add hot sauce a dash at a time and stir before tasting.
• Extra citrus: Squeeze a little lime into the drink for a sharper finish.
• Different rim: Mix celery salt with a little black pepper before dipping the glass.
• More garnish: Add other savoury garnishes to suit your preference.
• Milder flavour: Use fewer dashes of hot sauce for less heat.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Wet rim: Too much lime juice can make the salt clump; moisten the glass edge lightly.
• Uneven coating: Press the rim into the celery salt gently and turn it to coat evenly.
• Warm ingredients: A warm mixer melts the ice quickly; chill the tomato clam juice first.
• Over-stirring: Vigorous mixing can splash the drink; stir gently until combined.
• Too much heat: Adding hot sauce freely can overpower the other flavours; increase it one dash at a time.

How to store

This cocktail is best served immediately, while the ice is still firm and the drink is cold. If you need to prepare ahead, mix the liquid ingredients without ice and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 1 day; stir and pour over fresh ice before serving.

Frequently asked questions