Cocktail
Golden Cadillac
How to make a Golden Cadillac - the golden dessert cocktail from Galliano, white cacao liqueur and cream. Creamy, vanilla-rich and elegant in a coupe.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Golden Cadillac is a creamy dessert cocktail from the 1950s that owes its golden color to the vanilla liqueur Galliano. Together with white cacao liqueur and cream, it makes a silky-sweet drink that tastes like a liquid dessert.
Instructions
- Add the Galliano, white cacao liqueur and cream to a shaker.
- Shake vigorously with plenty of ice for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupe.
- Dust with a little freshly grated nutmeg.
- Serve immediately.
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
Pro tip: Galliano gives the drink its golden color and vanilla aroma. Shake vigorously so the cream turns nicely frothy.
Frequently asked questions
What is Galliano?
Galliano is an Italian herbal liqueur with a pronounced vanilla and anise note that gives the Golden Cadillac its color and aroma.
Where does the cocktail get its name?
The drink is said to have originated in California in the 1950s and was named after a golden Cadillac.
How does it differ from the Golden Dream?
The Golden Cadillac contains cacao liqueur and cream, whereas the Golden Dream contains orange liqueur and orange juice.
Ingredients
- Galliano (vanilla herbal liqueur)3 cl
- White cacao liqueur (creme de cacao)3 cl
- Cream3 cl
- Nutmeg1 pinch
- Ice cubesas needed
