Of Caesar's and Voiceboxes

Those who know me well realize that I have an undying affection for a certain drink. It's the type of unique drink that has a different taste in every pub, bar, club and even at home. It is typically a summer drink but is great at any time (especially the next day after a night out on the town). Caesar's come in all shapes and sizes but have quickly become my favourite Canadian cultural fad. Why the cultural fad you ask? That’s because Caesar's are made with clamato juice, which is ubiquitous with Canadian grocery stores but not in many other countries.

How do I make my own Caesar you ask? Well………

-Cut up a piece of lemon or lime (I prefer lemon) and slide it around the top of the glass so that it forms a ring of juice
-Turn the glass upside down and rim it with celery salt
-Next, put in ice cubes filling the glass half-way and drop a shot of Worcester sauce in as well as a few drops of tabasco (more if you like it really spicy).
-I like putting Olives in there too and eating them afterwards
-Next pour 1 shot (or more) of vodka in
-Fill the glass to the rim with Mott’s clamato juice “the works”
-Some people put a celery stick in there as well

Some places in Ottawa to get a Caesar:

-Quinn’s on bank street: Great Caesar’s. Very different because they use pickle juice and horseradish
-Blue cactus in the market: One of the best in O-town
-The Keg: Ask for their keg size and you won’t be disappointed
-Hard Rock café: But only if you ask a guy named Noah Goddard to make it.
-The fox and the feather on Elgin St: You can get pitchers of Caesar’s here!
-Thirsty toad: they boast “the best Caesar’s in Ottawa”. They are damn good but I don’t know about the best.
-Oliver’s: ??? I may have to go down after work today and find out!

Peace,

Shawn

ps. Lets bring back the voicebox people....it must live on....