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Golden Cadillac Recipe

Inspired by Carmelita's Méxican Restaurant

Time8m

Serves1

Torada Reposado Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave, Italian Orange Liqueur, Salt Rim

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Torada Reposado Tequila3/4 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 oz Agave syrup (1:1)1/2 oz Italian orange liqueur (e.g., Limoncello or similar sweet Italian orange liqueur)1 cup Ice (for shaking)

Garnish & Prep

1 tsp Coarse kosher salt or sea salt (for rim)1 each Lime wedge (for rimming and garnish)1 each Optional lime wheel or twist (garnish)

Method

Prep & Rim

Prepare glass

Choose a chilled rocks or coupe glass. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to wet it evenly.

Pour the coarse kosher or sea salt onto a small plate. Turn the glass upside down and gently dip the wetted rim into the salt so it adheres evenly. Set the glass aside.

Mixing

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Torada Reposado Tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 0.5 oz Italian orange liqueur.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted.

Strain

Double-strain (using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer if available) into the prepared salt-rimmed glass. Serve over fresh large ice if using a rocks glass, or without ice if using a coupe.

Finish & Garnish

Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim or floated on top. Optionally express a lime peel over the drink to add extra aroma.

Serve immediately.