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A savory Canadian highball featuring vodka and clam-tomato juice.
The Bloody Caesar (or simply Caesar) is the Canadian evolution of the Bloody Mary, distinguished by the use of Clamato (clam and tomato juice blend) instead of plain tomato juice. This substitution creates a lighter, brinier, and more savory profile that pairs exceptionally well with the vodka base. It is traditionally seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, but the defining feature is the celery salt rim, which is considered mandatory. It stands as Canada's national cocktail, often garnished more lavishly than its American cousin.

“Invented by Walter Chell in Calgary in 1969 to celebrate the opening of a new Italian restaurant, the drink was inspired by the flavors of Spaghetti Vongole (clams and tomato sauce).”
Clamato juice is essential; replacing it with tomato juice makes a Bloody Mary, not a Caesar.
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