Bloody Caesar

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While the origins of the Bloody Mary are disputed, it's likely that Fernand Petiot invented the cocktail in 1921; he was working at the New York Bar in Paris—later, Harry's New York Bar, a favorite hangout for Ernest Hemingway and other American and Canadian expatriates. In Calgary, Alberta, circa 1969, bartender Walter Chell added his own Canadian twist: Following three months of exploring recipes, he settled on the beloved, spicy flavor of Clamato as his chosen mix. The Bloody Caesar is now Canada's bestselling cocktail, with more than 250 million sold each year. While the origins of the Bloody Mary are disputed, it's likely that Fernand Petiot invented the cocktail in 1921; he was working at the New York Bar in Paris—later, Harry's New York Bar, a favorite hangout for Ernest Hemingway and other American and Canadian expatriates. In Calgary, Alberta, circa 1969, bartender Walter Chell added his own Canadian twist: Following three months of exploring recipes, he settled on the beloved, spicy flavor of Clamato as his chosen mix. The Bloody Caesar is now Canada's bestselling cocktail, with more than 250 million sold each year.