Ashlin’s Caesar: A Canadian Classic with a Cool Girl Twist
This isn’t your average Caesar — Ashlin’s Canadian Classic Caesar was born from her waitressing days at Earl’s restaurant and reinvented with a cool girl twist. This is a full-on flavour bomb, spiked with gin, smoky BBQ sauce, tangy pickle juice, and the classic Clamato. It’s unapologetic with its spice and demands over-the-top garnishes that double as a snack. The Canadian Classic Caesar is your weekend friend, your brunch companion, your all-around go-to.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Good Golly Garnish Me – pepperoni, pickled beans, cheese, a full little charcuterie board in your drink.
Bold and Briny – pickle juice and steak spice are some serious companions
Smoky Twist – BBQ sauce and gin bring a savory, unexpected depth.
Recipe Quick Facts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Caesar
Occasion: Brunch, BBQ, Golfing, Canada Day
What Do You Need
Fresh
- pepperoni stick
- cheese
- limes
- celery stick
Pantry/Bar
- gin
- pickle juice
- BBQ sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Montreal Steak Spice
- Clamato juice, to top
- Celery Salt
- Pickled Peppers
- Pickled Beans
- Skewer Sticks
Prep Time
5 minutes
Serves
1
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 Tbsp pickle juice
- 2 tsp BBQ sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp of Montreal Steak Spice
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- Clamato juice , to top it off
- Celery salt (for rimming glass)
Garnish – Charcuterie on a Stick
- pepperoni sticks
- pickled beans
- cubes of hard cheese
- pickled peppers
- celery stick
- cooked bacon
- anything you would put on a charcuterie board
Steps
1
Prep Glass – Rim a tall glass with lime juice and dip in celery salt.
Fill Glass with ice.
2
Make Cocktail – Add gin, pickle juice, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, celery salt, and Montreal steak spice. Mix together.
Top with Clamato juice and stir well.
3
Charucterie on a Stick – Garnish your cocktail by sticking a pepperoni stick, celery stick and a picked bean in the glass. Add cheese cubes and a pickled pepper on your skewer and rest it across the top of the glass.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Dill Pickle Juice – for the maximum tang.
Spicier – Add a dash of hot sauce or a tsp of horseradish. You can also use a spicy pickled bean.
Batch – To make a big pitcher, create the base mix (without Clamato) and store in the fridge. Just add Clamato and garnish when ready!
FAQ
Can I use vodka instead of gin? Absolutely! Vodka is the classic base, but gin adds herbal notes.
Is Clamato the same as tomato juice? NOPE. Clamato is seasoned tomato-clam juice. It is essential for an authentic Caesar.
Can I make it vegetarian? Technically No – if you sub tomato juice for the Clamato juice you now have a Bloody Mary. But probably still yummy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 Tbsp pickle juice
- 2 tsp BBQ sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp of Montreal Steak Spice
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- Clamato juice to top it off
- Celery salt for rimming glass
Garnish – Charcuterie on a Stick
- pepperoni sticks
- pickled beans
- cubes of hard cheese
- pickled peppers
- celery stick
- cooked bacon
- anything you would put on a charcuterie board
Instructions
Prep Glass – Rim a tall glass with lime juice and dip in celery salt.
- Fill Glass with ice.
Make Cocktail – Add gin, pickle juice, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, celery salt, and Montreal steak spice. Mix together.
- Top with Clamato juice and stir well.
Charucterie on a Stick – Garnish your cocktail by sticking a pepperoni stick, celery stick and a picked bean in the glass. Add cheese cubes and a pickled pepper on your skewer and rest it across the top of the glass.
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