Premium tequila-I use a silver or blanco tequila in this recipe for its light flavor and brightness.

In addition to these tools, you’ll need just two simple ingredients that you’ve probably got on hand already:

Margarita glasses (or any ‘ol glasses that’ll fit these margaritas in ‘em).

Please refer to my disclosure page for more information about these affiliate programs. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. The Speckled Palate participates in affiliate programs. In the market for a new drink to mix? Check out my Cocktail Recipe Index for inspiration! What you’ll need to make a Cadillac Margarita Other margaritas you might want to test out: Frozen Strawberry Margarita | Apple Cider Margaritas | Cherry Lemonade Margaritas | Strawberry Margarita | Cantaloupe Mint Margarita | Cucumber Margarita | Pineapple Margarita 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! There are lots of tequilas that fall under this “top shelf” umbrella, and it depends on your tastebuds and budget.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 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. 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. Our year of the margarita continues today with this (fancy pants) Cadillac Margarita. Makes 1 top shelf margarita, but can easily be doubled. Made with premium ingredients, this Cadillac Margarita recipe is easy to make at home and utterly delicious.

Take your cocktail mixing skills to the next level by learning to mix a Cadillac Margarita.

Margarita in a can