Cadillac Margarita
Reposado tequila with Grand Marnier. A richer, rounder Margarita.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 22% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Tequila (reposado)
- 22.5 ml Grand Marnier
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- 7.5 ml Agave syrup
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Pour 45 ml tequila (reposado) into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Grand Marnier into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 7.5 ml agave syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Cadillac Margarita
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Cadillac Margarita FAQ
What's in a Cadillac Margarita?
45 ml tequila (reposado), 22.5 ml grand marnier, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 7.5 ml agave syrup, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Cadillac Margarita?
About 22% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Cadillac Margarita?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Cadillac Margarita in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
