Cafe Patron
Top 12 Cocktail Recipes
MC NickRock
Singer, Entertainer, Writer and Cocktail Maker.
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.
Being in this type of environment all the time is often truly fun – but can sometimes bring one to the point of feeling literally saturated with most types of drinks. Having said that , the taste of Patron Coffee XO always makes me feel I’ve made the right selection. It’s the joker in my deck of choices when no other instantly suggests itself.
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).
It’s delicious on the rocks, as a shot, or in cocktails – and of course…. in the morning coffee at the weekend. In this article you’ll find my top 12 café patron cocktail recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Here’s the break down :
1. The Right Tequila
Choose The Right Tequila with Care.
2. Cafe Patron Description
A Brief Description Of XO Coffee.
3. Top 12 Cafe Patron Cocktails
My Personal Top 12 XO Coffee Cocktail recipes.
1. The Right Tequila
Choose Your Tequila With Care.
Patron Is the tequila brand I trust and enjoy. As I always emphasise , it’s important to choose your tequila with care. Avoid brands that add sugar and / or flavouring agents , and make sure the bottle clearly states “100% agave” – being the case for all bottles of Patron. Additives will adversely affect taste and quality of all tequila products.
2. Cafe Patron Description
A Brief Description Of XO Coffee .
“The Powers Of A Man’s Mind Are Directly Proportional To the Quantity Of Coffee He Drank.”
-SIR JAMES MCKINTOSH
Patron XO is a blend of Patron Silver and natural essence of premium coffee. As mentioned earlier, it’s not as sweet as other coffee liqueurs. Coffee is the predominant flavour here. You’ll notice only the subtle tequila notes in the background. For those who are wondering, the answer is yes – Coffee patron is made with actual coffee.
*Patron previously made 2 other cafe variations in their liqueur range. Patron XO Dark Cocoa has some Criollo Mexican chocolate added to the blend. As for Patron XO Incendio , it contains arbol chili peppers , giving a spicier experience. I won’t spend any more time on them here as they’re difficult to find having been , once again , discontinued.
3. Top 12 Cafe PAtron Cocktails
My Personal Top 12 XO Coffee Cocktail Recipes.
Tequila coffee cocktails generally are about the coffee flavour rather than sweetness. You can absolutely replace any coffee liqueur in a coffee cocktail with patron XO. It’s a matter of preference since tastes differ – you be the judge , but it’s always a fine upgrade in my humble opinion. Here’s my personal top 12 café patron recipes:
Top 12 Patron XO Cafe Cocktails :
- XO Milk Punch
- Baby Stout
- Vietnamese Coffee
- Winter In Russia
- Cafe Margarita
- Patron Espresso Martini
- Cafe White Russian
- Island Rose Coffee
- Revolver Cocktail
- Patron Macarena Mist
- Morning Coffee
- Nick’s After Eight
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 1 :
XO Milk Punch
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz of Patron XO Cafe
- 1 oz of Patron Silver
- 0.25 oz of vanilla syrup
- 2 oz of whole milk
Step-By-Step
- Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with some ice cubes
- Shake gently
- In a double old fashioned glass, pour with a strainer
- Garnish with coffee beans
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 2 :
Baby Stout
Ingredients
- 1 oz of Patron XO Cafe (chilled)
- 0.5 oz of Irish cream liqueur
Step-By-Step
- Pour the coffee patron into a shot glass
- Gently top off with a layer of irish cream so it look like a glass of stout
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 3 :
Vietnamese Coffee
Ingredients
- 2 oz Patron XO Cafe
- 2 oz chilled espresso
- 0.75 oz Sweetened condensed milk
Step-By-Step
- Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice
- Shake well
- Pour into a collins glass Over Fresh Ice Cubes.
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 4 :
Winter In Russia
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz of patron silver
- 1 oz of Patron XO Cafe
- 0.75 oz of heavy cream
Step-By-Step
- Combine patron silver and and coffee patron in a coupe margarita glass filled with ice.
- Gently pour the heavy cream over the top allowing it to layer.
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 5 :
Cafe Margarita
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz of Patron Silver
- 0.75 oz of Patron XO Cafe
- 0.5 oz of Cointreau Triple sec
- 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
Step-By-Step
- Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a margarita glass rimmed with sugar.
- Garnish with a wheel of lemon.
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 6 :
PAtron Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz of vodka
- 1 oz of Patron XO Cafe
- 1 oz of espresso coffee
- 1 dash of simple syrup
Step-By-Step
- Chill a martini glass with ice.
- Combine All ingredients In a cocktail Shaker filled with a handful of ice.
- Give a very hard shake until you hear the tone change.
- Discard the chilled ice from the martini glass
- Pour gently the mix in the martini glass using a strainer.
- Garnish with the coffee beans
- Enjoy your Espresso Martini.
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 7 :
Cafe White Russian
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz of vodka
- 1 oz of Patron XO Cafe
- 1 oz of milk
Step-By-Step
- Combine all the ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled with rocks
- Gently Stir
- Put “The Big Lebowski” on TV and enjoy your drink with “The Dude”
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 8 :
Island Rose Coffee
Ingredients
- 0.75 Oz Of Tequila
- 0.75 Oz Of Patron XO Cafe
- 0.5 Oz of Raspberry Liqueur
- 1.5 Oz Of Heavy Cream
Step-By-Step
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with Ice.
- Shake Well
- Strain into a Cocktail glass filled with Ice.
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 9 :
Revolver Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Of Bourbon
- 0.5 Oz Of Patron XO Cafe
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
Step-By-Step
- Combine All the ingredients into cocktail shaker with Ice.
- Shake well.
- Pour with a strainer into a cocktail Glass.
- Garnish with an orange peel and brandied cherry
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 10 :
PAtron Macarena Mist
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Of Patron XO Cafe
- 0.5 Oz Of malibu Rum
- 0.5 Oz Of Creme De Menthe
- 1.5 Oz Of Heavy Cream
Step-By-Step
- Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake very well.
- Strain into an old fashioned glass with rocks.
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 11 :
Morning Coffee
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz of cold Espresso Coffee
- 1 oz of dark rum
- 1 oz of Patron XO cafe
- 1.5 oz of milk
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
Step-By-Step
- Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with some ice
- Shake very well
- Pour with a strainer in a old fashioned glass filled with rocks
- Garnish with coffee beans
Cafe Patron Cocktail Recipe No 12 :
Nick’s After Eight
Ingredients
- 2 oz of Patron XO Cafe
- 2 oz of vodka
- 0.5 oz of bailey’s
- 0.5 oz of creme de menthe
Step-By-Step
- Pour the Baileys and the creme de menthe in a shaker with some ice.
- Shake very well.
- Pour the vodka and the coffee patron in an old fashioned glass filled with rocks.
- Gently stir.
- Top with the shaker’s mix with a strainer.
- Garnish with coffee beans and a mint leaf.
In Conclusion
Even If I personally prefer my patron coffee as a quick shot , all these drinks are quite satisfying. Some of the recipes look similar , yet they all have their own distinct taste. XO café will give great results when combined with coffee, chocolate or cream liqueur. Try your own mix and post your own recipes in the comments. Again, thanks guys and girls for your time – and don’t forget to like and share, to help me spread the word.
