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Cadillac Margarita Recipe (Top-Shelf)

This Cadillac Margarita recipe is all the name implies, the best you can get. To make this top-shelf drink, you only need a few ingredients like reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. tequila, reposado (3 Tbsp.)
  • 1 oz. 2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier (2 Tbsp.)
  • ¾ oz. lime juice freshly squeezed (1 ½ Tbsp.)
  • ¼ oz. agave nectar (2 tsp.)
  • Ice
  • Salt optional

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker or a large glass mason jar half full with ice and then pour in the tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and agave nectar.
  • Shake for 10-20 seconds, or until the drink is well mixed and the shaker is chilled.
  • If you’d like a strong margarita, serve immediately so the ice does not melt. If you’d prefer a weaker margarita, let the shaker sit for a minute or two, shake again for 5-10 seconds, and then serve.

For a Salted Rim:

  • Quarter a lime and cut a slice down the center. Rub the lime wedge around the edge of the margarita glass.
  • Fill a small plate with salt at least ⅛ to ¼-inch thick. Dip the juice-coated glass into the salt, spinning it around to coat all sides evenly.
  • Pour the Cadillac margarita drink into the glass, being careful not to disrupt the salted rim and garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg