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Caesar

Caesar is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans savory, spicy and salty. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 18.9% ABV and roughly 298 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic18.9% ABV10 ingredients

At a Glance

298 kcalCalories
18.9%ABV
2.1gSugar
5.6gCarbs
2.83Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Advancedshaken drink

Why: 10 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • For glassLemon wedgeGarnish
  • 2.0 ozcelery saltOther
  • 4.0 ozVodkaBase Spirit
  • 2.0 ozTomato-clam juiceJuice
  • 1.0 ozPrepared horseradishOther
  • to tasteeach Worcestershire SauceOther
  • 1 garnishsaltGarnish
  • to tasteground black pepperOther
  • to tasteCelery stalkOther
  • 1 garnishlemon wedgeGarnish

How to Make It

  1. Rim Highball glass with lemon and celery salt, and then fill with ice.Rim
  2. Shake ingredients with ice and strain into glass.Shaken
  3. Garnish with celery and lemon.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • Dry finish

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BrunchTacosSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka4.0 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Caesar?
The Caesar is a cocktail made with 10 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 18.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 298 calories.
What does a Caesar taste like?
Caesar has a flavour profile featuring Savory, Spicy, Salty, Tart. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Caesar?
Caesar pairs well with Brunch, Tacos, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Caesar?
The Caesar has an ABV of approximately 18.9%. That's approximately 2.83 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 298 kcal, 2.1g sugar, 5.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Caesar typically served?
Caesar is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Caesar?
If you enjoy Caesar, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Caesar at home?
Yes. The Caesar uses 10 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Caesar with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.