Patrón XO cafe tequila review
If you like your booze to have a kick, a coffee-flavoured spirit might be a good option for you. Read our review of Patrón XO cafe tequila to see how it did in our taste test.
All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Good Food reviews.
Patrón XO cafe tequila (35% ABV)
Star rating: 5/5
In a nutshell: This is a premium drink that provides a rounded experience, taking you from sweet to bitter, with punchy flavour notes and a creamy taste.
Read our full review of the best coffee liqueurs
Patrón is globally renowned for its tequila, and while it's on the premium end of the spectrum, it's worth every penny. The spirit is made from blue Weber agave, and can be matured for up to 10 years.
The brand's coffee-flavoured variety bursts with freshly roasted coffee on the nose, with chocolate in support and small punches of pepper in background.
The palate is decadent, thick and demanding from the offset, and introduces black espresso and bitter chocolate before caramel consumes the cocoa. There are distant notes of pepper, followed by the return of bitter chocolate for a satisfyingly long finish.
The perfect pour
Patrón XO cafe is made for a baby stout. This super-simple recipe is made with two parts of coffee-flavoured liqueur to one part Irish cream. Pour the liqueur into a small, chilled tumbler, then top with the Irish cream.
To achieve a layered effect – which should make your cocktail look like a small pint of stout, hence the name – slowly pour the Irish cream into the glass over the back of a spoon.
Read our full review of the best coffee liqueurs
Related reviews
The best tequila
The best mezcal
The best flavoured gin
The best flavoured vodka
The best coffee machines
The best coffee beans
Coffee recipes and tips
Coffee & cream cocktail
Dark & stormy coffee cocktail
Espresso old fashioned
Espresso martini
5 ways with coffee cocktails
Different coffee types explained
The best coffee recipes, products and tips
This review was last updated in December 2019. If you have any questions or suggestions for future reviews, or spot anything that has changed in price or availability, please get in touch at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk. For information on alcohol guidelines, read our guide to drinking responsibly.
Comments, questions and tips
