

Here are a few frequently asked questions about these margarita cocktails.ĭo I have to use Reposado Tequila? – In order for it to be an authentic Cadillac Margarita Reposado Tequila is needed, but I have to admit that I have also used this recipe with silver tequila and it also creates a tasty drink!Īre there any alternatives to using Triple Sec? Another option is Cointreau if you don’t have triple sec on hand.ĭo I have to use simple syrup? As we all know this is essentially liquid sugar which can tend to add up when it comes to the calories in this recipe. Pour into your favorite margarita glass and enjoy! Don’t you just love these cactus margarita glasses? Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of your margarita glass, then dip the glass into a small bowl of kosher salt, sea salt, margarita salt or plain salt.Ĭombine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice. For exact amounts please see recipe card below.
CADILLAC MARGARITA HOW TO
How to Make a Cadillac MargaritaĪssemble your ingredients. I have made this recipe with other popular orange liqueurs and can clearly tell the difference. There are a number of options when it comes to orange liqueur but in my personal opinion, it doesn’t get better than Grand Marnier. The second ingredient that makes this recipe an authentic Cadillac Margarita is the orange liqueur, for this recipe I use Grand Marnier. A good rule of thumb is the darker the tequila is typically correlates with how long it has been aging. This resposado tequila is different when compared to clear tequila that typically will only rest from 4 weeks to 2 months. Reposado means “rested” so these specific tequilas sit between 2 – 11 months in their barrels before being bottled and they have a darker hue because of this. The first, and most important, is the type of tequila you use when creating your margarita. Two Things Every Cadillac Margarita Needs What is a Cadillac Margarita? How is this different from a traditional margarita? In order for your beverage to be a traditional Cadillac Margarita there are two things you must have. If you are like me and love a good margarita, you should check out my Frozen Coconut Margaritas, Avocado Margaritas, or a Jalapeño Margarita!

This delicious Cadillac Margarita recipe uses reposado tequila along with Grand Marnier to create the best Margarita!
