If you're a little bit more patient and are after more of a Café Patrón XO experience, then I've been told that fashioning your own can work well. I think this has a really smooth finish and it's 25%, which isn't quite as strong as XO but still must be handled responsibly.

Patrón is a brand of tequila products founded by Jude Zaccheus and Craig Zaccheus 40% alcohol in each bottle.This type of liquor has a range of as low as 5 percent on up to 40 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), depending on the brand you choose. Patrón Silver makes the most sense, but I've been told that Don Julio can have a similar taste profile. For me, I find coffee after 2pm can mess with my sleep pattern. So if going for a coffee based liqueur there's one thing I look out for and it's for ' decaf'.

It's simple enough, you need a shot of espresso (which you can prepare at home using a coffee machine ) and a shot of a tequila of your choice.

How we tested

The popular drink is made with Patrón Silver and my expert has had an improvised version made in bars. Varieties include a tequila- coffee blend known as Patrón XO Cafe, a tequila-chocolate-coffee blend known as Patrón XO Cafe Dark Cocoa, and an orange liqueur known as Patrón Citrónge. [5] Nuances of chocolate, a strong coffee flavor, and a touch of vanilla and possibly hazelnut come to mind when thinking of coffee liqueur. But even though you expect a coffee liqueur to taste like, well, coffee, not all of them do. Surprisingly, some might only have a slight coffee flavor, taste sugary and overly sweet, and don't provide the dark, rich flavor of coffee that you expect in this liqueur. It is worthwhile to sample a few to see which one you prefer for your drinking pleasure. Patrón Tequilas, like all tequilas, are produced in Mexico from the "corazon" (heart or core) of the blue agave plant. [1] Everything including the barrels, corks, and bottles are handcrafted at their distilleries.

As I sing on a daily basis in bars, I regularly get offered beverages from the audience , usually more than once a night. All the customers know if they bring a round of cafe patron XO shots to the stage, the next song will be their special request. Kate Dingwallis a sommelier and spirits writer.She has been writing about the bar and spirits world for years and has her BarSmarts and WSET certification.Coffee and alcohol, what better two ingredients to combine to make a delicious liqueur. The type of coffee beans and how they were brewed can affect the taste of coffee liqueur. The way the coffee beans are processed can vary from being cold-pressed brewed to roasted. From arabica beans to Brazilian beans and other types of coffee beans, the flavor notes of coffee liqueurs are expressed through the beans, botanicals, chocolate, and liquor base used. Rum, vodka, amaro, and Jägermeister are just a few of the different liquor bases used in these liqueurs. Following the advertising strategy of Grey Goose, Patrón presented its tequila as "premium" and signaled "taste and sophistication" through individually-numbered glass bottles. The target audience is mostly vodka drinkers in nightclubs and trendy bars. Through persistent references by country music and hip hop singers, and by Lil Jon in particular, Patrón has become a fixture of popular culture. [3] The beauty of coffee XO is in it’s uniqueness. It is tequila based , differentiating it from other coffee liqueurs. As such , it’s not too sweet, has rich coffee flavouring and a strong taste of alcohol (35% by volume).

St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur is our favorite coffee liqueur," says Darlin Kulla, the beverage director and sommelier at KNEAD Hospitality + Design in Washington, D.C. "A distinctive mix of freshly roasted Arabica beans, French-roasted chicory root, and Madagascar vanilla, it's complex and earthy with a touch of sweetness. It is delicious by itself as an after-dinner drink but also makes the best White Russian." Not only does Cafe Patron add a unique flavor profile to any drink, but it also pairs well with a variety of other ingredients. These recipes range from classic and simple to more complex and unique, but all have one thing in common: they showcase the delicious flavor of Cafe Patron. This sweet and smooth coffee-flavored liqueur has become a staple in many bars and homes alike, and for good reason.This is probably the best coffee flavoured liqueur that I've ever tried (I'm not too fond of Kahlua ) and I would strongly recommend it.