Cadillac Margarita Recipe Cointreau. Cointreau is the standard orange liqueur in margaritas, so adding the more nuanced, sophisticated Grand Marnier flavor takes it over the top. Only the best ingredients—top-shelf tequila, fresh lime, and Grand Marnier—will do in a Cadillac margarita.
The Cadillac Margarita is more or less a standard Margarita, but it has an extra little float of Grand Marnier on top to class it up. A cadillac margarita gets its name from the additional splash of Gran Marnier on top and is typically reserved for margaritas that have top shelf liquor. Home » Drink Recipes » Liqueur Recipes » Cadillac Margarita.
Pour tequila and Cointreau into the glass with ice.
Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Grand Marnier, Salt.
Using a combination of both Cointreau and Gran Marnier in this recipe really brings out the orange flavor, while also giving this margarita the booze. Only the best ingredients—top-shelf tequila, fresh lime, and Grand Marnier—will do in a Cadillac margarita. So why not create your own glassful of sunshine with Cointreau, the distinctive French liqueur made from a unique blend of sweet and bitter orange peels.