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Cadillac Margarita

The top-shelf Margarita — reposado tequila, Grand Marnier instead of triple sec, and fresh lime. The reposado adds oak and vanilla, while Grand Marnier brings cognac depth. A richer, more complex margarita for when you want the good stuff.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz reposado tequila (Don Julio, Patrón, or similar)
  • 1 oz Grand Marnier (or Cointreau Noir)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 oz agave nectar (optional)
  • Coarse salt for rim (or sugar rim)
  • Lime wheel and orange twist for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Salt the rim of a rocks glass (or use a sugar rim for extra Cadillac vibes).
  2. 2. Add tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and agave to a shaker with ice.
  3. 3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. 4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  5. 5. Garnish with a lime wheel and orange twist.
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