Cadillac Margarita
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~20%
Ingredients
- 2 oztequila reposado60 ml
- 1 ozgrand marnier30 ml
- 1 ozfresh lime juice30 ml
- ¼ ozagave syrup7 ml
Instructions
Combine tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Grand Marnier replaces triple sec for a richer, more complex orange flavor. Use a reposado tequila — its barrel-aged character pairs beautifully with the cognac-based liqueur.
Balance
This is the premium margarita — Grand Marnier's cognac base adds depth that cheap triple sec can't match. You need less additional sweetener because Grand Marnier is richer.
History
Variations
Top-Shelf Cadillac
Use an añejo tequila and float the Grand Marnier on top instead of shaking it in.
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Cadillac Margarita
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~20%
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila reposado
- 1 oz grand marnier
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¼ oz agave syrup
Instructions
Combine tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.