Bloody Caesar

Shuck the littleneck clam by inserting a clam knife between the shell halves and twisting to pry open. Reserve the clam and its liquor (juice) in a small bowl.

Pour the vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add the tomato juice and the reserved clam liquor.

Add 2 drops of Worcestershire sauce and 2 drops of tabasco sauce to the shaker. Stir gently to combine without diluting excessively.

Add a dash of horseradish to the shaker and stir to incorporate the spice evenly throughout the mixture.

Rim a highball glass with celery salt by moistening the rim with a wet cloth or lime wedge, then rolling it in celery salt.

Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the glass.

Garnish the drink with the reserved shucked clam placed on the rim or dropped into the glass. Serve immediately.