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!
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
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Equipment
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- 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.
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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.
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