Cadillac Margarita (AKA Grand Margarita)
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
- 1 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
- 3⁄4 oz Lime juice
- 2 dash Difford's Margarita Bitters optional
Method
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Alto Coupe 18cl
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- RIM glass with salt (moisten outside edge with lime or orange juice and dip into salt).
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Nutrition:
One serving of Cadillac Margarita (AKA Grand Margarita) contains 172 calories
History:
The Cadillac Margarita, with Grand Marnier in place of triple sec liqueur, became well known in the 1980s due to being marketed by the Southern California-based El Torito Grill chain of restaurants.
Review:
A flavoursome Margarita, with the liqueur's rich cognac and orange notes adding to this cocktail's depth of flavour.
