Golden Cadillac
Galliano, white crème de cacao and cream. A golden, vanilla dessert drink from 1950s California.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Galliano
- 30 ml Crème de cacao
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Grated chocolate (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml Galliano into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Golden Cadillac
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Golden Cadillac FAQ
What's in a Golden Cadillac?
30 ml galliano, 30 ml crème de cacao, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated chocolate.
How strong is a Golden Cadillac?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Golden Cadillac?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Golden Cadillac in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
