Cadillac Margarita

Ingredients

• 4 oz tequila blanco (Patron Silver or similar)
• 2 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
• 4 oz fresh lime juice
• 2 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz Grand Marnier, divided (1 oz per glass)
• Kosher or Maldon salt, for the rims
• 2 lime wheels, for garnish
• Ice

Method

1. 01

   Prep the glasses: Rub a little lime juice or simple syrup around the rim of two rocks glasses. Dip into a plate of chunky salt, shake off the excess, then set upright. Pour 1 oz Grand Marnier into each of two shot glasses and set aside.

2. 02

   Shake: Fill a cocktail shaker about three-quarters with ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup. Cap and shake hard for 15–30 seconds.

3. 03

   Serve: Add a few ice cubes to each salted glass. Strain the margarita evenly into both, pouring carefully so you don’t wash salt into the drink. Garnish with lime wheels. Float or pour the Grand Marnier into each glass (or sip as a side shot), stir if you like, and enjoy.