5 Cocktails Created In Canada
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These cocktails embody the spirit of the North, celebrating Canada's creativity and rich flavors in every sip. Here's to the unique ingredients that define our country and the pride we take in our Canadian roots!
The Ceasar
The Caesar cocktail was created in 1969 by bartender Walter Chell in Calgary, Alberta. Inspired by the Bloody Mary, Chell added Clamato juice to the mix, creating a distinctly Canadian twist. The Caesar quickly became a beloved brunch staple and is now one of Canada’s most popular cocktails.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 2 Dashes hot sauce
- 3 Dashes salt and pepper
- 4 Dashes worcestershire sauce
- 5 oz Clamato juice
- Celery salt on plate
- 1 lime
Directions:
Create a celery salt rim on the glass by running the lime around the glass rim and turning the glass upside down to dip in the celery salt. Add all ingredients to glass with ice, garnish with a spicy bean and pepperoni stick.
The Shaft
The Shaft cocktail originated in the 1970s at a bar in Saskatchewan, Canada. It’s a creamy drink made with a combination of Kahlúa, vodka, and cream, often served over ice in a glass. The Shaft gained popularity in the Canadian prairies and has since become a nostalgic favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Kahlua
- ½ oz milk, preferably skim or low-fat
- 2 ½ oz chilled espresso
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to combine. Pour into a highball glass and serve.
The Donald Sutherland
The Donald Sutherland cocktail was created in the 1970s and named after the iconic Canadian actor, Donald Sutherland. It is said to have been inspired by the actor's love of vodka, combined with the smoothness of Canadian whiskey and a touch of ginger ale.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 oz Canadian Club Rye Whiskey
- 3/4 oz Ginger Ale
- Lemon twist
Directions:
Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice and strain into a chilled glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with a twist of lemon.
The B-52
The B-52 cocktail was created in the 1970s and named after the iconic U.S. bomber though it was created in Canada. It’s a layered shooter known for its striking appearance and smooth, sweet flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/3 oz Baileys Irish cream liqueur
- 1/3 oz Grand Marnier liqueur
Directions:
Pour the coffee liqueur into a shot glass. Slowly layer the Baileys on top of the coffee liqueur and the Grand Marnier on top of the Baileys.
The Toronto Cocktail
The Toronto cocktail was created in the early 20th century, at a Toronto bar during Prohibition. It’s a simple yet sophisticated mix of Canadian rye whisky, Fernet-Branca, simple syrup, and bitters, offering a bold and complex flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Canadian rye whisky
- 1/4 oz Fernet-Branca
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Garnish: orange twist
Directions:
Add the rye whiskey, Fernet-Branca, simple syrup and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist.
