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I recently learned about the Bloody Caesar, a cocktail related to the Bloody Mary which replaces the tomato juice with Clamato, a disturbing mix of clam broth and tomato juice. It sounds odd, but odder still is that the Bloody Caesar is one of Canada's most popular drinks! I swear I'm not making this up. Check out those links, particularly the one for the Clamato home page, which has a few very entertaining and upbeat songs about their clammy broth.
Well, instead of giving the clam-hand to our odd northern neighbors, I decided it would probably be more interesting to investigate their curious beverage. I used Monopolowa, real name-brand Clamato, and this recipe:
Well, instead of giving the clam-hand to our odd northern neighbors, I decided it would probably be more interesting to investigate their curious beverage. I used Monopolowa, real name-brand Clamato, and this recipe:
I was surprised to find that this drink was remarkably refreshing. It tasted a little lighter than a Bloody Mary and it seems to me that the Canadians are really on to something here! I never wanted to admit to drinking Clamato. In fact, I was trying to avoid it forever, but I am now willing to say that I was in error. With enough vodka, Clamato is indeed drinkable and enjoyable. I'd recommend that anybody looking for a Bloody Mary give the Bloody Caesar a try next time.
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 4 oz Clamato
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
- celery salt
- lemon wedge
- pepper to taste
- celery salt
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