![]() ![]() ![]() These two ingredients really take the classic margarita and elevate it to the “top shelf” experience. It offers a more complex depth of flavor than traditional triple sec or Cointreau, and you’ll taste hints of vanilla and oak along with the orange burst of flavor. Grand Marnier is a top shelf orange liqueur. Whatever you consider a premium tequila, use that! Mostly, this depends on your tastebuds and budget. There are lots of tequilas that fall under this “top shelf” umbrella.Whatever tequila you purchase, just be sure that it’s labeled 100% blue agave and not a blend.Some Cadillac Margarita recipes recommend using a reposado tequila or Añejo tequila, which is tequila that’s been aged and is older than blanco (also called joven (young) tequila.).Use the best tequila you can afford because better ingredients makes for a better overall drink. Top shelf silver/blanco tequila is what this recipe calls for. (You could also call this a Grand Marnier Margarita.) Unlike a classic margarita, which calls for silver tequila and triple sec, this Cadillac Margarita recipe elevates it by using premium tequila and Grand Marnier. It’s nice and smooth, so you can sip it easy! What makes this top shelf margarita recipe special It’s really delicious and well-balanced, so you don’t get a punch in the face from the tequila like you do in some margaritas. This top shelf margarita recipe calls for FOUR quality ingredients. Think of this as the classic Cointreau margarita, but elevated. Made these? Let us know how it went in the comments below.Our year of the margarita continues today with this (fancy pants) Cadillac Margarita. Need to serve a crowd? You can easily double (or triple) this recipe too in a pitcher to serve your crew with ease. You can use kosher salt or coarse sea salt for your rim-whatever you prefer/have on hand will work. While we love a good pitcher moment, we went classic with these margs by serving them in individual glasses with a salt rim and lime garnishes. Really want to shake things up? Combine some of your favorite cocktails together, just like we did with our mimosa margaritas and frozen sangria margaritas. Add in sweet fruit flavors (hello peach and pineapple), spicy kicks (lookin’ at you jalapeño), or create icy, frozen varieties (our frozen strawberry marg is a classic). Once you've got your basic margarita ratio down, you can experiment with all of the flavors and variations you please. While we love all our over the top margarita alternatives, when it comes to the classic, all you need is some lime juice (freshly squeezed please!). We used simple & reliable triple sec in these margaritas, but if you have a preferred Cointreau you’d like to use, feel free to swap it out! Craving something a little less sticky sweet? Try our skinny margarita, which swaps the orange liquor for OJ and agave. More of a mezcal lover? Feel free to swap it out for a smoky, earthy mezcal margarita. Unsure about what type of tequila to use? Blanco tequila is always a solid option, but a good reposado would also be an excellent choice (especially if you’re looking for a smooth, almost caramel-like flavor to turn into a Cadillac margarita). If you’re searching for the perfect tequila for your margarita, there’s no shortage of options. The key to making the best margarita is all in the ratio and balance of the ingredients. Now one of the most popular cocktails in the world, the margarita is thought to have started out as the variation on another prohibition-era drink called the "Daisy." Spanish for "daisy," the marg swapped in tequila for the requisite brandy and lime juice for lemon juice, and a classic was born. All you need are 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make one for yourself-get those limes out, and let happy hour again! ![]() We’ve done our fair share of experimenting with this classic cocktail, but when we’re craving a simple, no frills, refreshing cocktail, this classic recipe is the one we turn to. Here at Delish, we can’t get enough of margaritas. ![]()
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