Get ready to depart on a country-wide tour, from Victoria to Nunavut to Halifax--and a whole lot of Canada in between--to explore the history and culture of our national drink, the Caesar. In their debut book, Aaron Harowitz and Zack Silverman--co-founders of Walter Craft Caesar--share their favourite takes on this classic cocktail, drawing inspiration from the people they've met, places they've traveled, and cocktails they've sipped as they've grown their business. But more than just recipes from Aaron and Zack's personal repertoire, Caesar Country also features drinks from many of Canada's top bartenders, drawing on a host of techniques and local ingredients, showing countless ways to expand on this iconic Canadian cocktail with the help of stunning photography and unfussy, step-by-step guidelines. Throughout this beautifully designed book, you'll find Caesar-inspired dishes from some of Canada's most celebrated chefs, including Lora Kirk, Derek Dammann, Chuck Hughes, and Michael Smith--recipes that riff on classic Caesar flavours in everything from Mussels Escabeche to Shakshuka to the Clam Bake.
More than a recipe collection, though, Caesar Country is a detailed deep dive into the cocktail's history and the art and science of making exceptional Caesars, covering everything from equipment to methodology to preparing Caesar bars for larger gatherings. In language straightforward enough for home bartenders and with enough cocktail wizardry to interest seasoned professionals, Caesar Country serves as a love letter to the land, communities, and innovators that make our food and drink culture so rich.