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Have you just heard about this Cadillac Margarita variant? Perfect! In this article, you’ll learn what it is, and what’s the difference between it and the classic margarita. Let’s get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cadillac Margarita has the additional ingredient Grand Mariner, which the Classic Margarita doesn’t have, making them different. The Cadillac margarita should only use premium ingredients, making it a more luxurious alternative. While for the Classic Margarita this is not a requirement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is the short explanation of what makes these two variants different. For a more detailed explanation of what the Cadillac margarita is, and also an in-depth comparison about the two including taste, ingredients, price… read on! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a Cadillac Margarita? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now, let’s explore what this Cadillac margarita variant actually is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cadillac Margarita is a luxury variant of the margarita, using only the premium ingredients. Therefore, it’s always a reliable option to choose. The Cadillac is more of a heavy version of the classic margarita because it also includes the orange liqueur Grand Marnier, which is mixed with Cognac. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The classic margarita, can, in contrast, be made with whatever ingredients you have handy, making this a less reliable cocktail to order! Since can’t know for sure if the bar\/restaurant is using cheap ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you search for the word Cadillac in the dictionary here is what it says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
something that is an outstanding example of its kind, especially in terms of luxury, quality, or size.<\/p>Oxford Languages<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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The Cadillac margarita truly has a lot it must live up to. Therefore it can’t be made with some cheap tequila or triple sec. This luxury cocktail craves more from the ingredients than that! So what can be used? Normally, if you’re familiar with the classic margarita, you’ll see the recipes ask for 100% agave blanco\/silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is not the case for the Cadillac Margarita. Here we’re stepping it up a notch further! For this cocktail, you want the reposado<\/span>, and of course, it should be 100% agave, that is just for granted at this league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Reposado tequila is aged 3 months to a maximum of a year in barrels of oaks, giving it a more complex flavor. This goes really well with the Grand Marnier, which we’ll get to very soon. However, there is another orange liqueur we need to discuss first. It’s another premium product and the best triple sec out there, the Cointreau!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s may have been<\/span> the first triple sec ever made, however, this is highly discussed by the experts. Nonetheless, it’s been a favorite since it was released in 1875, and most likely many years to come, which is very impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a quote from Cointreau themself, when talking about competing brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cointreau has the highest amount of essential oils and the lowest amount of added sugar.<\/p>