1Limethinly sliced (saving the end piece to rub the glass if you're making a salt rim)
21/2good quality Anejo tequila
or any other style of 100% agave tequila that you like
1/2ounceCointreau or other orange liqueur
3/4ouncefreshly squeezed lime juice
1/2ounceagave syrup or simple syrup
To Salt The Rim:
Maldon sea salt or other flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
Chill The Cocktail Glass: Prep the cocktail glass by filling it with ice water, then set it aside until ready to use.
Make The Crushed Ice: Wrap a handful of ice cubes in a clean kitchen towel or in an ice bag, and, using a rolling pin or mallet, tap on it until all the ice is broken up and crushed into pieces ranging from pea-sized to snowflake sized.
Shake The Cadillac Margarita: Combine the tequila, lime juice, agave, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker and fill halfway with ice. Shake well until chilled and frosty, about 15 to 20 seconds.
Add Salt To The Rim: Right before you go to serve the drink, discard the ice water, rub the rim with the end of the lime then, if desired, dip the rim in salt, pressing to adhere.
Serve The Cadillac Margarita: Strain the margarita into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice (with a salted rim, if desired). Garnish with a few slices of lime and serve.