Bloody Caesar

As important as the food is to one’s brunch meal, the drinks are just as much a part of the experience (especially in NYC it seems)—some might even argue more so. (Can you say all-you-can-drink mimosas? Sometimes I can’t by the end of it…) Whether you like to keep it calm by only having one or two Bellinis, or prefer to throw caution to the wind by making the server run a marathon in order to keep your Bloody Mary glass full, a brunch-time cocktail can go a long way in easing your body back to life to enjoy your Saturday/Sunday.

My last post featured a ham, potato, and cheddar frittata to line your stomach, and here is the accompanying masterpiece to drink with it. I pretty much used the ingredient list found on the label of the Clamato juice bottle and adjusted the ratio to my liking. When it comes to mixology, as with cooking, I’m a huge believer in the taste and adjust approach to preparing drinks. I have found that I have a high tolerance—and preference—for strong drinks, whereas this usually isn’t the case for most. Included in the Bloody Caesar are vodka, Clamato juice, hot sauce, and lime juice. (My preference is roughly 1 part vodka, 2 parts Clamato juice, 4 dashes of hot sauce, and the juice of 1 lime wedge per rocks glass.) You can either prepare in the cup or shake with ice.