The Golden Cadillac 2 ways! classic and BLENDED

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Today we’re making the Golden Cadillac 2 ways! I associate this drink with the holidays because that’s when I enjoy these rich dessert cocktails. In Wisconsin, we turn everything into a milkshake (because it’s good that way), so I always thought the Golden Cadillac was supposed to be blended with ice cream. However, we should acknowledge how it was originally intended to be served (spoiler - it’s without ice cream). Luckily, both versions are pretty darn tasty, so I’m okay with having to drink two. Cheers, everyone!

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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Viski: 0:46
The History: 2:31
The Booze: 4:57
The Classic Recipe: 6:09
The Whipped Cream: 7:29
The Blended Recipe: 8:09
Sign Off: 10:16

THE CLASSIC GOLDEN CADILLAC 6:09
1 oz. (30 ml) Galliano L’Autentico
1 oz. (30 ml) Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao White
1 oz. (30 ml) heavy cream
Grated nutmeg for garnish

THE BLENDED GOLDEN CADILLAC RECIPE 8:09
3 scoops (~200g) vanilla ice cream or nondairy ice cream
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Galliano L’Autentico
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao White
1 oz. (30 ml) half & half, milk, or unsweetened nondairy creamer
1/4 cup (55g) crushed ice
Top with crème de cacao whipped cream**
Grated nutmeg for garnish

**CREME DE CACAO INFUSED WHIPPED CREAM RECIPE 7:29
2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream OR full-fat coconut milk
2 oz. (60 ml) crème de cacao
1 tbs (15 ml) powdered sugar

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[AndersErickson]

Anyone already finished with their holiday shopping?

[reillyphillips]

Hey Anders! I just got my first bartending job this year at a place that I shouldn’t be able to get with no experience. I know a part of the reason I got the job is bc of my drinks knowledge and passion for cocktails. I wanted to thank you bc your videos first sparked my interest in the history and crafting of cocktails. I bought so many of the books you suggested and studied them. Your videos can literally (and have literally) changed ppls lives. So thank you!

[taylorlindsey.allred]

THE STORY IS TRUE! I am a professional food photographer in the Sacramento area and have had many photo shoots at Poor Reds! I have taken lots of pictures of the Golden Cadillac myself, made by their bartenders. They are very proud of the cocktail! So happy to see it featured on the channel, as a local Northern Californian! 😊

[Mikeandcris]

I saw the title and before it started playing I was telling my wife how I used to go to a small bar in the foothills where they served Golden Cadillacs (this was in the early 1980's). Was pleasantly surprised to see that bar, Poor Reds, getting some well deserved cred. Now I need to get a bottle of Galliano.

[jasonethridge]

“Wisconsin… we turn everything into milkshakes”😂 That almost made me spit my grasshopper milkshake!😂 You’re absolutely right though. I grew up on alcoholic milkshakes. Yeah, I said grew up on; it’s Wisconsin. Cheers!

[ti]

I tried this with orange juice at a bar. It is mindblowing!
I’m surprised it is not the original intend. There’s a recipe at Difford’s guide 🍊

[jaimethiessen]

Hey. A "whole milkshake episode". YES, PLEASE!

[katashworth]

That restaurant selling more Galliano reminded me of the fact that the place that sells the most Benedictine in the world is a Working Mens Club in the Lancashire town of Burnley. It’s because the local regiment was posted to where they make it in WW1 and it’s been passed down for over 100 years.

[awalton]

Had a bottle of Galliano from the 70s it was very different from what you get today. 2023 Galliano is very anise and alcohol forward. The 70s Galliano was smooth balanced and complex, the taste can best be described as a liquid gingerbread house.

[TheAlternativeFern]

In the spirit of holiday drinks, I’m begging for an episode dedicated to Brandy/Cognac. I am so lost every time I go to the liquor store and have to decide what brandy to get 🙃

[CarlosNMLobos]

Hey! I live just outside of El Dorado and have been to Poor Red’s many times for their Barbecue. Never heard this story. I’m trying this drink tomorrow.

[eastburn]

My wife and were introduced to the golden Cadillac at Poor Reds's in El Dorado in the early 1980's. We went there after rafting on the American River. If I remember correctly, they did a blended version with Galliano, creme de cocoa, half and half and ice. Served with a slab of ribs, it was fantastic!

[tzor]

Speaking of immersion blenders, a long while ago I was into an aquafaba sour kick (I just love chickpeas and since you get the stuff free in every can ...) and I was looking at all the techniques, the dry shake, the reverse dry shake and then I thought, why not just use an immersion blender? Wonderful idea, especially since you don't have the cold to lock the containers together in the dry shake and you don't get the same mess with an immersion blender. (Of course, you need to be by a sink because it still drips and everything; time to clean it.)

[Trasselkalle]

If you release a milkshake cocktail episode, please remember to also release a 6 month exercise program after.

[bertsrake]

The best way to enjoy a gold Cadillac is at the bar of Poor Red’s waiting for your ‘que.

[fever]

Can't wait to try this! I'm still hoping for a video about Negus (from Dickens' A Christmas Carol).

[ChrisPosly]

Found your channel this week. Have already tried a few cocktails. Thank you for the entertainment and inspiration! This was yummy! And I never liked previous drinks with Galliano. Excellent nightcap. Cheers!

[Mutaburasaurus]

I really enjoy your episodes on this kind of dessert cocktails! Will gladly watch more videos on milkshake cocktails!

[nxtnxt]

Thank you, Anders! I prefer the milkshake version myself coming from the upper Midwest myself. Always a great New Year’s drink. Just don’t give the pup too much. Don’t ask how I know….

[allenriordanyork]

Yes! A whole milkshake episode, please!