Feature Recipe: West Coast Caesar

A WEST COAST SPIN ON THE CLASSIC CANADIAN COCKTAIL

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to try one of these legendary cocktails, this is your chance to try making it at home! And even though regular smoked salmon garnish will suffice, we suggest you source the very best from Haida Gwaii.

West Coast Caesar

How to Make THE WEST COAST Caesar

COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS

1. Start off by moistening the rim of a tall glass with lemon juice and Caesar rimmer and fill the glass halfway with ice.

2. Squeeze in a slice of lemon and add it into the glass.

3. Add just enough Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce to cover the bottom of the glass and spice it with 3-5 drops of Tabasco – depending on your preferred heat level!

4. Add 1.5oz of your favourite premium vodka.

5. Add a splash of pickle juice.

6. Fill the rest of the glass with Clamato juice and give that a stir.

7. Garnish your cocktail with a spicy bean, asparagus and a piece of hot smoked salmon. Don’t be afraid to get creative… try it with a green olive, a wild spot prawn or even smoked oysters!

8. Season with salt and pepper and top it off with shaved horseradish if desired.

And voila, it’s West Coast Caesar time… cheers!

SPICY CAESAR RIMMER

No ready-made rimmer on hand? Simply combine the ingredients listed below and store the remainder in an airtight container.

• 2 Tbsp Sea Salt; Fine to Coarse

• 1 Tbsp Celery Salt

• 1 Tbsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

• 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder

• 1 Tsp Onion Powder

• 3 Tsp Chili Powder

• ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper