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The Canadian Caesar cocktail is bold, savory and perfect for brunch, BBQs or celebrating Canada Day. Made with Clamato juice, vodka and spices, it’s a Canadian classic known for its rich flavor and customizable garnishes. Whether you’re entertaining guests or relaxing at home, this drink is a must-try. It’s easy to prepare, satisfying to sip and always a conversation starter.

A Canadian Caesar Cocktail in a jar, garnished with bacon, olive, and pepper, with more bacon in a jar behind it—showcasing classic Caesar cocktail ingredients from Canada’s National Drink.

This Canadian Caesar cocktail is savory, spicy, zesty, and so satisfying. With vodka, Clamato and vibrant seasonings, it’s Canada’s ultimate brunch drink.

You might like to try some other Canadian classics such as poutine, East coast lobster rolls, a Halifax donair, or butter tarts.

Two Bloody Mary cocktails with celery, olives, lime wedges, and striped straws on a light surface—a classic cocktail for Canada Day. Try this bloody mary with Clamato juice, inspired by Canada’s national drink.

Why You’ll Love It

Savory and spicy: Each sip is packed with bold, briny flavor.
Simple to make: No mixology skills needed, just basic ingredients.
Perfect for entertaining: Great for brunches, cookouts or Canada Day.
Customizable garnish options: Go classic or get creative with toppings.

Two Bloody Mary cocktails with celery, olives, and limes, surrounded by caesar cocktail ingredients—seasonings, lime wedges, and sauces—celebrate Canada's National Drink in style.

Canadian Caesar Cocktail Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Vodka: The base spirit that gives the cocktail its kick.
Lime juice: Adds brightness and acidity to balance the savory mix.
Worcestershire sauce: Deepens the umami flavor.
Tabasco sauce: Brings a spicy edge.
Maggi sauce: Optional, but adds rich, savory complexity.
Clamato juice: The signature mix of clam and tomato juices for that classic Caesar flavor.
Ice: Keeps everything chilled and refreshing.
Celery salt: Used to rim the glass with a flavorful edge.

Bottles of vodka, Clamato, sauces, lime wedges, sugar, and spices arranged on a white surface—perfect caesar cocktail ingredients for a classic bloody mary with Clamato juice or a festive cocktail for Canada Day.

How to Make Caesar Cocktails Canadian Style

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Rim the glass: Use celery salt to coat the edge of your serving glass.
Mix the cocktail: In a glass, combine Clamato juice, vodka, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Maggi sauce, salt, and pepper.
Add ice: Fill the glass with ice to chill the mixture.
Garnish and serve: Top with a celery stick, pickles or your favorite savory garnish, and enjoy Canada’s national drink!

Two Bloody Mary cocktails with ice, celery, pickles, lime wedges, and striped straws, seen from above—a perfect cocktail for Canada Day.

Substitutions and Variations

Make it vegetarian: Use tomato juice instead of Clamato.
Adjust the spice level: Use more or less Tabasco to suit your heat preference.
Try flavored vodka: Use pepper or citrus vodka for a fun twist.
Swap Clamato for tomato juice: Add a splash of clam or fish sauce to mimic the savory flavor of Clamato.

Two Canadian Caesar Cocktails—Canada's National Drink—garnished with celery, olives, pickles, lime wedges, and striped straws. This twist on a Bloody Mary with Clamato juice is perfect for brunch or any festive gathering.

Serving Suggestions

With appetizers: Maple bacon turkey sliders and crispy pizza bagel bites would go really well with these Canadian cocktails.
With chips and dips: Enjoy your favorite chips with a dip trio, perhaps pink beet hummus, baked artichoke dip and jalapeno corn dip.

Bloody Mary cocktail with ice, celery stalk, pickles, lime wedge, and striped straw—this Canadian Caesar Cocktail is viewed from above.

How to Store Canadian Caesars

Store: This cocktail is best served fresh. If you do have leftovers, you can keep them refrigerated and drink within a day or so. If you want to prepare the cocktails ahead, you can mix the main ingredients but don’t rim the glasses or add the ice until serving.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing these.

A Bloody Mary cocktail with Clamato juice, ice, lime wedge, celery stalk, and olives on a skewer in a glass—perfect as a classic Caesar cocktail for Canada Day celebrations.

Top Tips

Use high-quality vodka: A smoother vodka gives better flavor without harshness.
Chill everything first: Cold juice and vodka make the Caesar extra crisp.
Layer your garnishes thoughtfully: Add height and texture for visual appeal.
Don’t overdo the Worcestershire sauce: A little goes a long way for that umami punch.
Experiment with pickled items: Beans, asparagus and olives make great additions.

Two Bloody Mary cocktails—often called Canada’s National Drink when made with caesar cocktail ingredients like Clamato juice—are garnished with celery, lime, and olives, served over ice in tall glasses.

Spicy Caesar Cocktail FAQs

What are some more ideas for garnishes?

Suggested garnishes for your Caesar drink include green olives, celery sticks, pickles or gherkins, skewers of pickles and green olives, cooked bacon slices, mini bagel bites, cherry tomatoes, shrimp or scallops, French fries, cocktail onions, pepperoni sticks, cheese cubes, peameal bacon, cooked green beans, mini sliders, devilled eggs, lobster claw, leaves from a romaine heart, spears of cooked asparagus, lime wedges, mini grilled cheese triangles, garlic bread knots, and feta-stuffed peppers!

What’s a “dirty Caesar”?

This just means adding extra Worcestershire sauce.

What’s a “muddy Caesar”?

This means adding extra hot sauce.

Mason jars of Canadian Caesar Cocktail, garnished with bacon, olives, and onions on a rustic table—a perfect cocktail for Canada Day.

Classic Canadian Caesar Cocktail Recipe

A mason jar of Bloody Mary with Clamato juice, garnished with bacon and olives, sits front and center, with more jars and festive garnishes in the background—a perfect cocktail for Canada Day.
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5 from 6 votes

Canadian Caesar Cocktail

By: Bella Bucchiotti
This cocktail transforms savory flavors into an eye‑opening, umami‑rich drink perfect for brunch or celebrations. Simple ingredients and bold taste make it a standout addition to your drink lineup.
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 1

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ Ounces vodka
  • ½ Ounces lime juice
  • 4 Dash Worcestershire sauce 
  • 3 Dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 3 Dashes Maggi sauce
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • 1 Pinch black pepper
  • ½ Cup Clamato juice 
  • 1 Cup ice
  • 1 Tablespoon celery salt , or homemade paprika salt or peppered salt

Instructions 

  • Rim the glass with the seasoning salt rimmer of your preference. Moisten the glass rim with lime juice and then roll it in the celery salt or whatever you're using.
  • In a glass, mix the clamato juice, Vodka, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Maggi sauce (optional) lime juice, salt and pepper.
  • Add your preferred garnishes. You'll find options and ideas above.

Notes

Use high-quality vodka: A smoother vodka gives better flavor without harshness.
Chill everything first: Cold juice and vodka make the Caesar extra crisp.
Layer your garnishes thoughtfully: Add height and texture for visual appeal.
Don’t overdo the Worcestershire sauce: A little goes a long way for that umami punch.
Experiment with pickled items: Beans, asparagus and olives make great additions. Just about anything pickled will work!

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6227mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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Bottles of vodka, Clamato, sauces, lime wedges, sugar, and spices arranged on a white surface—perfect caesar cocktail ingredients for a classic bloody mary with Clamato juice or a festive cocktail for Canada Day.
Various Caesar cocktail ingredients, including vodka, sauces, lime wedges, spices, and tomato juice on a white surface—everything you need to craft Canada's National Drink, the Canadian Caesar Cocktail.
Ingredients for a Canadian Caesar Cocktail, including vodka, sauces, seasoning, lemon juice, and tomato juice on a counter—a classic twist on Canada’s National Drink and perfect as a cocktail for Canada Day.
Two Bloody Mary cocktails with celery, lime, and olives, surrounded by sauces, lime wedges, and a bowl of olives—perfect as Canadian Caesar cocktail ingredients or as a festive cocktail for Canada Day.
A Bloody Mary with Clamato juice, ice, lime, celery, and olives sits next to lime wedges and a bowl of seasoning—perfect as a cocktail for Canada Day.
Mason jars of Canadian Caesar Cocktail, garnished with bacon, olives, and onions on a rustic table—a perfect cocktail for Canada Day.

The Canadian Caesar cocktail is a true Canadian favorite with a bold, briny flavor profile that stands out from the crowd. Made with Clamato juice, vodka and a savory blend of seasonings, it’s the ultimate pick for brunch, a summer BBQ or celebrating Canada Day. Its rich flavor, spicy edge and customizable garnishes make it more than just a drink. If you’re in the mood to try something new or share a taste of Canadian culture, this cocktail is a must.

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Mason jars of classic Canadian Caesar Cocktails—made with caesar cocktail ingredients like Clamato juice—garnished with bacon, olives, and cocktail onions.
Two glasses of Caesar cocktails—Canada's National Drink—garnished with celery, lime, pickles, and olives sit on a wooden surface.

Images with mason jars from jefftakespics2.

Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 6 votes (3 ratings without comment)

3 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I don’t personally drink because its not good for your health but I have friends whom do and this recipe looks super yummy!

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