All hail Sorso! Airdrie lounge named creator of Canada's finest caesar
An Airdrie lounge has been crowned Canada's Caesar king.
Sorso's Lounge was named the winner of Mott's Clamato 2021 Best Caesar in Town, a national competition that ponies up $25,000 for the most memorable version of the cocktail that is said to have been invented by Calgary bartender Walter Chell in 1969.
Sorso Lounge beat out more than 255 other restaurants across the country with their Suffering Caesar, featuring pineapple rum, black fermented garlic, mango nectar, and the chillingly-named bone marrow ice cubes.
Not only that, but Sorso's managing partner, London Richard, has decided that he's going to spread the $25,000 around to a number of different organizations, including Airdrie's health foundation, government-qualified service dog groups, in addition to covering the vet bills of pet owners in need of financial support.
And Richard said there's more to come, as a form of gratitude for the support he says his lounge has received over the pandemic.
“The community was there for us when we needed them, so now it’s our turn to support them,” Richard said.
In addition to Sorso winning it all, two other Alberta restaurants were among nine runners-up that Mott's is rewarding with $10,000 apiece.
The Firestone Bar and Restaurant in Lethbridge was given a nod for its Firestone Nashville Caesar, while Bukwildz in Sylvan Lake was recognized for its Emperors Tea Caesar.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Israel attacks Iran, Reuters sources say; drones reported over Isfahan
Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Iranian state media reported early on Friday that its forces had destroyed drones, days after Iran launched a retaliatory drone strike on Israel.
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer denied bail after being charged with killing Canadian couple
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer, one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple in Dominica, has been denied bail.
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering 'moderate to severe' levels of subsidence, putting millions at risk of flooding especially as sea levels rise.
Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a U.S. resident
Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident.
Judge says 'no evidence fully supports' murder case against Umar Zameer as jury starts deliberations
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is telling jurors the possible verdicts they may reach based on the evidence in the case.
Health Canada to change sperm donor screening rules for men who have sex with men
Health Canada will change its longstanding policy restricting gay and bisexual men from donating to sperm banks in Canada, CTV News has learned. The federal health agency has adopted a revised directive removing the ban on gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, effective May 8.
Colin Jost names one celebrity who is great at hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
Colin Jost, who co-anchors Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update,' revealed who he thinks is one of the best hosts on the show.
Sports columnist apologizes for 'oafish' comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn't over
A male columnist has apologized for a cringeworthy moment during former University of Iowa superstar and college basketball's highest scorer Caitlin Clark's first news conference as an Indiana Fever player.
'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the 'Shopaholic' book series, has revealed that she is receiving treatment for brain cancer.