Nothing beats a delicious Sunday brunch, especially when you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. There are so many items that you definitely need handy when you’re making your restaurant-quality meal. Plan out your menu and get cooking!

Here is what you need to make a restaurant-quality brunch at-home.

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Bring on the summer heat with a fun-packed backyard bbq gathering—abiding by all pandemic restrictions, of course. All backyard gatherings require a top-rated barbeque to amp up your grilling experience. Whether you’re charing some veggies or roasting meat, the type of barbeque makes all the difference. 

From an abundance of features and sizes to choose from, you’re sure to find exactly what your next hangout needs. Don’t forget to grab yourself a Mott’s® Clamato® and mix up a delicious caesar to your preference to enjoy grill-side. The most perfect pairing!

Here are the best barbeques to upgrade your grilling game this summer.

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Nothing beats an ice-cold drink on a warm summer day. If you’re looking to serve up your own delicious Caesar beverage, since it’s an all-time fan favourite, Mott’s® Clamato® has you totally covered. 

Mott’s® Clamato® is the essential ingredient that you need to create a Caesar that will satisfy those taste buds. Once you have selected your favourite Mott’s® Clamato® flavour, you can choose between different rimmers, garnishes, alcohol, and more. We appreciate a customizable drink that’s ideal for brunch, happy hour, or even a backyard BBQ—our mouths are already watering!

Not only do we love the classic Mott’s® Clamato® Original Cocktail, but the new Mott’s® Clamato® Reserve product line is a total game changer. It’s a more premium offering  and made with natural ingredients.

For all of the recipes and ways to customize your Caesar, check out the Mott’s® Clamato® website. Plus, you can head to “Find Your Flavour” to take a short survey and find your perfect Caesar match.

Check out the recipes below for the ways that we’ll be drinking our Mott’s® Caesars® this summer!

*Please enjoy responsibly 

The Classic Caesar 

If you’re interested in creating the Classic Caesar at home, then follow the steps below. 

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Ingredients 
4 oz Mott’s® Clamato® Original Cocktail
1 oz vodka
2 dashes of hot sauce
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 grinds fresh cracked salt and pepper

Garnish
Celery Stalk
Lime Wedge 

Rim
Celery salt or Mott’s® Clamato® Rimmer

Instructions
1. Rim a tall glass with the Mott’s® Clamato® Rimmer.
2. Add the vodka, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh pepper.
3. Add ice then pour in the Mott’s® Clamato® The Original.
4. Give the cocktail a good stir to incorporate all the flavours. Garnish with celery stalk and a lime wedge.

The French Quarter Caesar

If you want to get creative with your Mott’s® Clamato® Caesar beverage this summer, then check out the French Quarter recipe below.

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Ingredients 
5oz Mott’s® Clamato® Reserve
1oz Bourbon
0.5oz Lemon Juice
4 Dashes Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Creole Spice Mix
0.5oz Pickled Jalapeno Juice
Smoked Paprika, Sea Salt
Ice

Garnish
Popcorn Shrimp

Rim
1 Tablespoon Creole Spice Mix
1⁄2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1⁄2 Tablespoon Sea Salt
Mix all ingredients together and use as a rimmer!

Instructions 
1. Rim a tall glass with creole spice mix, smoked paprika and sea salt.
2. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, cayenne pepper hot sauce, and pickled jalapeno juice.
3. Add ice then pour in the Mott’s® Clamato® Reserve.
4. Give the cocktail a stir to incorporate all the flavours together. Garnish with popcorn shrimp.

Ginger Snap Caesar 

If you’re looking for a twist of freshness, check out the recipe below for the Ginger Snap Caesar.

Courtesy of Mott’s® Clamato®

Ingredients 
5oz Mott’s® Clamato® Reserve
1oz Whiskey
1oz Ginger Kombucha
0.5oz Orange & Ginger Sauce
1/2 Tablespoon hot sauce
Ground Ginger, Sea Salt, Seasoning Blend
Ice

Garnish
Gingersnaps
Crystallized Candied Ginger

Rim
1⁄2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 Tablespoon Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons of Original Seasoning Blend

Instructions 
1. Rim a tall glass with the ground ginger, sea salt and Seasoning Blend.
2. Add the whiskey, ginger kombucha, orange and ginger sauce and hot sauce.
3. Add ice then pour in the Mott’s® Clamato® Reserve.
4. Give the cocktail a stir to incorporate all the flavours together. Garnish with a stack of gingersnap cookies and skewered crystallized candied ginger.

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Jason Priestley gives back to the community, is serious about his fibre intake, cringes at the thought of ’90s fashion resurfacing, and knew 90210 had become a hit when Luke Perry had to be smuggled out of a shopping mall in a laundry hamper.

Homegrown actor and director Priestley (a.k.a. forever Brandon Walsh in the hearts of those of us old enough to remember, thank you) hit Toronto’s Broadview Hotel for breakfast last week to support Mott’s FruitsationsBuy A Cup Give a Cup campaign in partnership with the Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC). The BCC works to ensure that children across the country have access to a healthy breakfast – something many may take for granted.

From now until March 31, 2020, Mott’s Fruitsations will donate one cup of apple sauce for every cup purchased (up to 500,000 cups) to help Canadian children start their days with a nutritious breakfast.

“It’s important to me because I’m a parent and I know how important it is for my kids to have breakfast in the morning,” said Priestley in a post-breakfast interview.

“So, when I heard that one in four kids here in Canada have a problems having access to healthy food in the morning, I felt like getting the word out about the Buy a Cup Give a Cup program was the right thing to do. It’s such an easy way for Canadians to give to this program and to give to the Breakfast Club of Canada.”

– Jason Priestly

Apparently, Priestley is a fan of the apple sauce himself. “Being over 50 now – I mean, barely over 50 (laughs) – I have to worry about fibre now, and they have this new Mango Peach flavour that has added fibre,” says Priestley, when asked of his favourite Mott’s Fruitsations flavour. “I don’t know how they add the fibre to it, but it has added fibre. Apparently, I have to worry about that now, so that’s my favourite flavour.”

While hearing that your childhood crush (well, one of them; can anyone really decide between sweet Brandon and bad boy Dylan?) is 50 isn’t exactly the easiest pill to swallow, the reality is that Priestley hasn’t changed all too much appearance-wise from his teen heartthrob days.

Speaking of his West Beverly Hills High School era, Priestley says he was able to avoid the pitfall of a downward spiral that can accompany fame at a young age thanks to his work ethic.

“That was really what my parents instilled on me,” said Priestley. “I came from a very blue-collar family and your self-worth was really tied into your work ethic, and so I just worked very hard to remain focused and work hard, so that didn’t leave me a lot of time to get in trouble.” Refreshing.

So, what else did we learn about Priestley? He has a soft spot for the ocean (one of the best parts about his hometown Vancouver, he says), loves Toronto’s multiculturalism and its Caribbean food, and his daughter likes to watch old episodes of 90210 – and laugh at him. As for his favourite episode of 90210? “The simple answer to that is “Donna Martin Graduates,” said Priestley.

Check out a part of our interview with Jason Priestly below.

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