This Golden Cadillac Drink is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for any occasion! Made with just a few ingredients, this cocktail is sure to be a hit with everyone!
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Why you'll love this recipe
This first time I had this cocktail it was at Poor Red's bar-b-q in El Dorado county in California. It was invented in this run-down biker bar and was the last thing you'd expect to be served!
However it's a great cocktail and here's why ~
✔️ Quick and easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
✔️ A golden-hued cocktail with a frothy head that is the perfect after dinner drink.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- heavy cream
- white crème de cacao
- yellow Galliano - Galliano is a sweet Italian herbal liqueur. There are several different flavors, be sure to grab the vanilla (yellow) bottle, it's a key ingredient.
- ice cubes
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Measure out the ingredients and place everything in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy!
Equipment
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FAQ's
Galliano has a unique taste that is hard to describe. It is sweet and spicy with hints of star anise, cherry, and vanilla.
This delicious cocktail was invented in El Dorado California at a bar called Poor Red's Bbq by bartender Frank Klein.
No, you do not need to refrigerate Galliano.
Things to know
- This recipe makes 1 cocktail but can be easily doubled or tripled for your next party.
- I use a blender to make this cocktail, but you can use a cocktail shaker instead if you prefer.
- Galliano become popular when it was used in the Harvey Wallbanger, but it also tastes amazing in this creamy drink.
- This drink is classically served in a retro martini glass.
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream floating in the cocktail turns this into dessert or a grown-up sundae!
Variations
- For a Dairy-Free Golden Cadillac, use almond milk or coconut milk in place of the heavy cream.
- You can also use chocolate liqueur in place of the white creme de cacao.
- To make this cocktail even more chocolatey add a sprinkle of cocoa powder or fresh shaved chocolate to the top of this frothy drink.
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Serve with
- Chocolate Hershey's Pie is heaven on earth and pairs so well with this creamy cocktail recipe.
- When you pair this Golden Cadillac cocktail recipe with these Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies you have a chocolate lovers dream.
- This original recipe also tastes amazing when you sip on it while nibbling on these Snickers Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Golden Cadillac Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 shot heavy cream
- 1 shot white crème de cacao
- 1 shot Galliano
- 5 ice cubes
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Instructions
- Measure out the ingredients and place everything in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy!
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