Patrón XO Cafe is the original premium coffee tequila liqueur — and still the best. Made by combining super-premium Patrón Silver Tequila with natural Arabica coffee essence sourced specifically from Veracruz, Mexico, XO Cafe is a dry (not sweet) coffee liqueur that delivers the full intensity of freshly roasted coffee alongside the distinctive notes of cooked agave and tequila. The result is something genuinely unlike any other coffee liqueur on the market — richer, more complex, and more versatile. Whether you sip it neat, pour it over ice, or build cocktails with it, Patrón XO Cafe is a bar essential.
Handcrafted at the Hacienda Patrón distillery in Jalisco, Mexico — where every step of the process is done by hand — XO Cafe comes in the iconic Patrón frosted glass bottle with cork stopper. It's excellent as an after-dinner sipper, an espresso martini base, a dessert topping, or mixed with cream for a luxurious cocktail. At 35% ABV it's strong enough to carry cocktails while remaining smooth and approachable on its own.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Patrón |
| Type |
Coffee Liqueur — Made with Tequila |
| Base Spirit |
Patrón Silver Tequila — 100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Coffee Source |
Natural Arabica Coffee Essence — Veracruz, Mexico |
| Style |
Dry Coffee Liqueur (not sweet) |
| ABV |
35% (70 Proof) |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Best Served |
Neat, espresso martini, on the rocks, dessert topping |
| Country |
Mexico — Jalisco (Hacienda Patrón) |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich, dark roasted coffee with chocolate, vanilla, and underlying cooked agave
Palate: Freshly roasted Arabica coffee intensity layered with light agave, chocolate, and a smooth tequila backbone — dry rather than sweet, with real depth
Finish: Smooth and lingering — coffee and agave linger warmly with subtle vanilla sweetness
FAQ
What makes Patrón XO Cafe different from Kahlúa?
Kahlúa is sweeter and rum-based. Patrón XO Cafe is made with Patrón Silver Tequila and is notably drier — the coffee flavor is more intense and less sugary, and the agave character adds a dimension that rum-based coffee liqueurs can't match. It's the premium, more sophisticated choice.
What cocktails can I make with Patrón XO Cafe?
The XO Cafe Espresso Martini (XO Cafe + vodka or tequila + espresso) is the standout. Also excellent in a White Mexican (XO Cafe + milk or cream over ice), mixed with coconut cream for a coffee colada, used as a dessert topping on ice cream, or simply poured neat after dinner.
Where does the coffee come from?
The natural Arabica coffee essence used in Patrón XO Cafe is sourced from Veracruz, Mexico — one of the country's most celebrated coffee-growing regions. It's an all-Mexican production from agave to coffee.
Where can I buy Patrón XO Cafe online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway — fast, insured shipping nationwide.
