The Marcus Bru tus

The list of alcoholic drinks that are socially acceptable to imbibe before 9 a.m. is short, but Canada has made an important contribution. (And, no, we’re not referring to that thing you do with Tim Hortons and a flask on the subway.) The Marcus Brutus, dreamed up at Ottawa hangout The Albion Rooms, is an elevated spin on the classic Caesar. “Drink it in the morning,” say the bar team, “preferably after a night of boisterous shenanigans.” This spicy sip is best enjoyed curled up in a Muskoka chair with Ryan Gosling at your feet playing “The Hockey Song” on a lute. n