Cadillac Margarita
A top-shelf margarita finished with a float of orange liqueur for extra richness and strength.
Base
tequila
Glassware
Rocks glass
Flavor Profile
sourstrong
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (reposado)
- 0.75 oz Grand Marnier
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz agave syrup
- Salt for rimming
Instructions
- 1Rim a rocks glass with salt and fill with ice.
- 2Shake tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice.
- 3Strain into the prepared glass and float a little extra Grand Marnier on top.
Origin & Story
United States, 1970s–80s
Also known as a 'Margarita on the Rocks with a Top Shelf float,' its luxurious name and premium tequila/orange liqueur upgrade emerged as bartenders began marketing higher-end versions of the classic drink.
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