Golden Cadillac Drink

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Why we love the golden cadillac cocktail

This cocktail is a timeless testament to Americana, perhaps even a nod to the golden era of California. This midcentury classic is a decadent fusion of rich chocolate, herbal spices, and vanilla flavors, with a beautiful, creamy amber hue. If you love a sweet and creamy cocktail, you will love this one!

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Ingredients & substitutions

• Galliano – This is an Italian liqueur that is flavored with a blend of herbs, spices, and vanilla. It is sweet and aromatic, adding an herbal element to the cocktail.
• Creme de cacao – You want white creme de cacao for this cocktail because it won’t interfere with the color of the drink, but if you have dark, the flavor will work just fine.
• Heavy cream – You can use heavy whipping cream or half-and-half for this recipe. I normally have half-and-half stocked in my fridge, so this is what I used and you still get a nice, creamy drink.

How to make a golden cadillac drink

Shake your cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice ice and add the ingredients. Cover and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds, this will ensure you get a nice amount of foam from the cream included in the cocktail.

Garnish and serve. Strain contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled coupe glass. Grate fresh nutmeg over the top of the cocktail and serve.

What does Galliano taste like?

Galliano is an Italian liqueur that has a distinctive, sweet and herbal taste. Along with the herbal and botanical spices, some of the underlying flavors include notes of anise, licorice, vanilla and citrus. This liqueur can be enjoyed traditionally – straight or on the rocks – as an after dinner drink, mixed into classic cocktails, or sometimes served with tonic over ice.

More liqueur cocktails you should try

• Pimm’s cup
• Limoncello spritz
• Chartreuse swizzle
• Hugo spritz

More creamy cocktails you will love

• Painkiller cocktail
• Cotton candy martini
• Toblerone cocktail
• Beer float

Golden Cadillac

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Servings 1

The Golden Cadillac drink, originating from Poor Red’s BBQ in El Dorado, California, stands as an enduring American classic. This iconic drink, made with a blend of Galliano, crème de cacao, and cream, is served strained in a chilled glass to showcase its dazzling golden hue.

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces Galliano
• 1 ½ ounces creme de cacao
• 1 ½ ounces heavy cream
• Grated nutmeg (for garnish)

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds to create foam.
• Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with grated nutmeg.

Last Updated on February 21, 2024 by Melissa Belanger

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