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It’s time to ‘caes the day’

Two Kelowna bartenders take on Canada’s national cocktail
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Clamato, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces; the ingredients for Canada’s national cocktail - a Caesar.

But after all these years of watered down mix and over spiced drinks, why hasn’t someone perfected this patriotic cocktail that Canucks pride their Sundays on?

Well, two Kelowna residents with more than 40 years of bartending experience between them might have the answer.

Bartending in restaurants, bars and even cruise ships Gerry Jobe and Dave (Simps) Simpsons have been concocting craft cocktails, simple syrups and unique beverages for some time.

“Honestly,

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Jen Zielinski

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

Graduated from the broadcast journalism program at BCIT. Also holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University.
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