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Golden Cadillac Drink

Published: Dec 17, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · Leave a Comment

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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!

Next time, have a Whiskey Old Fashioned - cheers!

Two Golden Cadillac Drinks on countertop.
The perfect celebratory cocktail for special occasions!
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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 to make cocktail, with print overlay.

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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  • blender
  • cocktail glass - a champagne coupe is the glass of choice.
  • jigger

FAQ's

What does Galliano taste like?

Galliano has a unique taste that is hard to describe. It is sweet and spicy with hints of star anise, cherry, and vanilla.

Where was the Golden Cadillac invented?

This delicious cocktail was invented in El Dorado California at a bar called Poor Red's Bbq by bartender Frank Klein.

Do you refrigerate Galliano?

No, you do not need to refrigerate Galliano.

Poor Red's saloon.
Poor Red's Bar-B-Que

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!
Two frothy cocktails with ingredients.
Golden Cadillac Drink

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.

Related recipes

  • This Ocean Breeze Cocktail is full of sweet tropical flavors and is a great drink to enjoy on a warm summer's day.
  • Are you looking for a refreshing twist on the classic mojito? If so, look no further than this Strawberry Mint Mojito recipe. It's a tangy drink that your guests will rave about.
  • The Last Word Cocktail is a four-ingredient cocktail that is great for whipping up at the last minute when you want to relax and unwind.

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 Cocktail Drink in coupe glass.
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Golden Cadillac Cocktail

A classic retro cocktail that is smooth and creamy!
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Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Deb Clark
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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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