Classic Cadillac Margarita
The upgraded margarita, and the rare drink that justifies two orange liqueurs: Cointreau inside for dry brightness, Grand Marnier floated on top for the cognac underneath it. A reposado is what holds the two together.
5 ingredients5 minutesRocksSalt rim
Ingredients
2 oz reposado tequila
1.25 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz Cointreau
0.5 oz agave nectar (2:1 agave to water)
0.5 oz Grand Marnier, floated
Method
- Salt the rim of a rocks glass and fill it with fresh ice.
- Add the tequila, lime, Cointreau and agave to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled, then strain into the prepared glass.
- Float the Grand Marnier over the back of a spoon.
Panel note
Float it, do not stir it. The Grand Marnier is meant to be met on the nose and in the first sip; mixed through, it is just an expensive way to sweeten a margarita.