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Bloody Caesar Cocktail Drink

Bloody Caesar Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Unwind with this straightforward Bloody Caesar recipe! Crafted with vodka, Clamato juice, a dash of hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, this refreshing cocktail is a delightful sip for any occasion.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 147

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Clamato Juice
  • 2 dashes of Hot Sauce
  • 2 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
  • Ice Cubes
  • Celery Salt - for rimming the glass
  • 1 Celery Stalk - for garnish, optional
  • 1 Lime Wedge - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Strainer

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Rim your highball glass with celery salt.
  • Add Vodka: Pour 1½ oz Vodka into a shaker.
  • Add Clamato Juice: Measure and add 3 oz Clamato Juice.
  • Add Sauces: Add 2 dashes of Hot Sauce and 2 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Roll: Ice up your shaker and strain your mixture back and forth into another glass, repeat five times.
  • Strain: Pour your mixture into your prepared highball glass over ice cubes.
  • Garnish: Place a celery stalk and a lime wedge into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Vodka: When I don't have vodka, I use gin; it adds a botanical flavor that complements the drink well. Tequila can also work, giving a more robust and earthy profile.
  • Clamato Juice: Tomato juice is a decent substitute if Clamato isn't available; you could add a splash of clam juice to maintain the original flavor.
  • Hot Sauce & Worcestershire Sauce: I've used soy sauce and a pinch of cayenne pepper when I ran out of these; it changes the flavor but still brings a nice kick.

Making a Pitcher:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of vodka and 24 oz of Clamato juice plus seasoning.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the vodka, Clamato juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well with ice cubes.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled, celery salt-rimmed highball glasses, garnish with a celery stalk and a lime wedge, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Vodka Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic vodka substitute; several are available that mimic the taste of vodka well.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use the non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular vodka, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Clamato Juice Substitute: Use tomato juice mixed with a splash of olive brine to replace Clamato juice for a vegan version.
  • Worcestershire Sauce Substitute: Opt for a vegan Worcestershire sauce, usually available at health food stores or online.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these vegan substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a vegan version.