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Golden Cadillac

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Posted: 02/17/23

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The Golden Cadillac is a decadent smooth and creamy cocktail that is unique and delightful in the best way. The sweet combination of Galliano, Crème de cacao, and cream makes it irresistible. Perfect as a dessert drink or anytime you are craving something sweet yet complex.

Glass of Golden Cadillac recipe garnished with chocolate shavings

Developed in the 1950s, this cocktail is as classic and dreamy as it sounds. The creamy martini style dessert drink is the perfect balance of sweet and complex, with decadent notes of chocolate and vanilla. With an equal ratio of each ingredient, the Golden Cadillac recipe is simple and easy to make at home.

Two glasses of Golden Cadillac recipe garnished with chocolate shavings with bottle of Galliano in the background

What’s in a Golden Cadillac

The Golden Cadillac is composed of equal parts of three ingredients:

  • Galliano. A sweet herbal Italian liqueur dominated by vanilla, Galliano has a bright golden color and adds a sweet and complex flavor. Also starring in the classic Harvey Wallbanger cocktail, it is a popular ingredient in cocktails and as a digestif.
  • Crème de cacao. A chocolate-flavored liqueur that is commonly enjoyed in dessert cocktails, such as the Brandy Alexander and Candy Cane Martini.
  • Heavy cream. See more on this addition below.
man's hand pouring cocktail shaker of Golden Cadillac recipe into a glass with bottle of Galliano in the background

How to Make a Golden Cadillac

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add Galliano, Crème de cacao and half and half.
  3. Give it a good shake until ingredients are well combined and ice cold.
  4. Strain into a glass
  5. Garnish and enjoy!

What is Half and Half

Half and half, also known as half cream, is composed of equal parts milk and cream. It can be bought or made by combining whole milk and heavy cream or whipping cream.

Two glasses of Golden Cadillac recipe garnished with chocolate shavings with bottle of Galliano in the background

Garnishing

Garnishing your Golden Cadillac isn’t required, but we love the extra flair and flavor chocolate shavings add to the pale yellow drink.

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Two glasses of Golden Cadillac recipe garnished with chocolate shavings with bottle of Galliano in the background
Glass of Golden Cadillac recipe garnished with chocolate shavings
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Golden Cadillac

Serves: 1 cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
The Golden Cadillac is a decadent and creamy cocktail that is unique and delightful in the best ways. The sweet combination of Galliano, Crème de cacao, and heavy cream makes it irresistible.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Galliano
  • 1 ounce white Crème de cacao
  • 1 ounce heavy cream or half and half

Instructions

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Pour in the Galliano, Crème de cacao and half and half.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a glass.
  • Garnish and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
Glass of Golden Cadillac recipe garnished with chocolate shavings

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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