Make It A Margarita +4 | Make It A Cadillac +5 Recipe
Make Make It A Margarita +4 | Make It A Cadillac +5 Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Upgrade (Make it a margarita +4)
Cadillac Upgrade (Make it a Cadillac +5)
Method
Margarita Upgrade (Make it a margarita +4)
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Prepare glass
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Pour coarse salt onto a small plate and dip the rim into the salt, rotating to coat evenly. Set glass aside.
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Build and shake
In a shaker, combine 1 oz reposado tequila, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec), and 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional). Add 1 cup of ice, cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
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Notes
Adjust sweetness by increasing or omitting the simple syrup. Using reposado tequila gives a rounded, slightly oaky profile; blanco can be substituted for a brighter character.
Cadillac Upgrade (Make it a Cadillac +5)
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Build and shake
In a shaker, combine 1 oz reposado tequila, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Grand Marnier, and 0.25 oz agave syrup. Add 1 cup of ice, cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
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Notes
Grand Marnier (orange cognac liqueur) is the signature difference that justifies the Cadillac upcharge — it adds depth and sweetness. Adjust agave to taste.
