Caesars Recipe

Caesar Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare the glass

   Choose a highball or tall glass (10–12 oz). Rub the lime wedge around the outside rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a shallow plate with the coarse sea salt or celery salt to coat. Set the glass aside.

2. 2

   Fill with ice

   Fill the salted glass with ice cubes, leaving room at the top for mixing (about 1 cup of ice).

3. 3

   Combine ingredients

   In the glass (or a separate mixing glass), pour 1.5 oz vodka, 6 oz Clamato juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 3 dashes hot sauce over the ice. Add 0.25 tsp celery salt and 2 grinds of freshly ground black pepper.

4. 4

   Stir and taste

   Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon or long spoon for about 10–15 seconds to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more hot sauce for heat, more Worcestershire for umami, or an extra squeeze of lime for brightness.

5. 5

   Garnish and serve

   Garnish with a fresh celery stalk and a lime wedge on the rim. Optionally add a cooked bacon strip and a pickled item (bean, olive, or prawn) skewered on a cocktail pick for a classic presentation. Serve immediately. Note: Caesars are best enjoyed fresh and are available until 3pm.