How to Make a Cadillac Coffee: Secret Barista Tricks Revealed

Do you know how to make a Cadillac coffee drink that tastes delicious? 

There’s no other coffee that tastes like Cadillac coffee and I must admit that if you’re really a coffee lover you should give it a try. I’ve compiled a guide on what makes this coffee beverage so unique and how to make a great one at home. 

Let’s dive in.

What is a Cadillac drink coffee?

First things first, let’s have a glance at what really Cadillac coffee is.

In essence, Cadillac coffee is black coffee blended with Galliano L’Autentico liqueur heavy whipping cream bits of chocolate (or shaved chocolate). 

The blend of coffee with Galliano liquor really creates a special beverage

A little bit about Galliano liquor: it is an Italian liquor with distinct flavours of anise and vanilla which is also used in cocktails including golden Cadillac. It was first produced in Livorno 1896 and it’s regarded as one of the finest herbal liquors while its recipe remains a well-kept secret. Many have a shot of it after their lunch or dinner as it helps with digestion. Have you ever tried coffee cocktails in a copper mug?

The whipping cream and chocolate on top add a subtle sweet spin to this decadent coffee drink.

How to make a Caddillac coffee the right way

Let’s go over the recipe for Cadillac coffee:

The ingredients: 

• Hot coffee
• 1.5oz of  Galliano L’Autentico liqueur
• 1 serving of heavy whipping cream
• Chocolate 

What you’ll need:

• A grader
• Coffee beans (or coffee grinds)

The execution:

• Warm up your mug or glass by pouring some water into it for a moment and then empty it in down the sink (it’s a simple barista trick that makes your coffee taste better)
• First pour the Galliano liquor into your cup and then add the coffee (about two-thirds of the cup to leave space for the cream).
• Add the whipping cream on top
• Grab your grader and grate some chocolate on top of the cream and you’re good to go.

What does a Cadillac coffee taste like? 

It’s a decadent drink; the Galliano liquor which is a herbal liquor blended with coffee whipped cream and chocolate creates an infusion of flavours; subtle sweet from the vanilla and anise in the liquor and bitter from coffee balanced with the sweetness of whipping cream and chocolate, absolutely brilliant.

The first time I tried it, it reminded me of Irish coffee which also contains alcohol that blends so well with coffee.

How to make Cadillac Cocoa

Similar to Cadillac coffee, you can make Cadillac Cocoa which is a proper guilty pleasure. 

Let’s have a look at the recipe:

The ingredients:

• Hot chocolate powder (¾ oz)
• 1 tsp of non-dairy coffee cream (in powder form)
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• ½ of instant coffee
• 1tbsp of marshmallow crème

The execution:

• Place the chocolate powder, instant coffee and coffee cream powder in a mug and mix them.
• Pour hot water into the mug and stir evenly for about 20-30 seconds
• Put the vanilla extract and give your drink another good stir
• Garnish your brew with the marshmallow crème and you’re good. 

What are the calories of a Cadillac coffee? 

I’ve done the maths for your so you don’t have to: 

1 coffee cup: 2 calories

1 serving of whipping cream: about 104 calories

1.5oz of Galliano L’Autentico liqueur: 150 calories

Shaved chocolate: about 10 calories

In total, we have: 266 calories 

Cadillac coffee is probably not the lowest-calorie brew but it’s still relatively low-calorie compared to other coffee brews you can get.

Let’s wrap it up

Cadillac is one of the best coffees I’ve ever had and the good thing about it is that it’s fairly easy to make it. What are you waiting for? Treat yourself to a nice cup of Cadillac coffee. Do you know how to use a Gourmia coffee maker?