Patrón Tequila FAQS
Tequila
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Patrón is dedicated to handcrafting the finest tequila in the world, and our special edition products are no different. Our PATRÓN Tequila Limited Edition products in your region include:
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Ultimately, it’s up to the drinker’s preference. But it’s important to note that the colder a spirit is, the harder it becomes to notice its complexities. Serving PATRÓN Tequila at room temperature allows you to experience all of the flavors and aromas present in our unique tequilas.
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Añejo tequila is considered to be one of the smoothest types of tequilas due to its aging process. While reposado tequila tends to have woody or oaky notes, añejo develops a smooth, earthy, woody flavor.
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PATRÓN Silver and PATRÓN Reposado are both made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and undergo the same careful distillation process, but they have one key difference. PATRÓN Silver is unaged, while PATRÓN Reposado is aged for at least four months in American whiskey barrels. The aging process creates the perfect intersection of the vegetal and citric notes of agave, and the oaky and natural sweetness from the barrel.
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Blanco tequila, also referred to as silver tequila, is a spirit that can be bottled right after distillation, or can be aged in steel tanks for up to four weeks.
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Silver tequila, also referred to as Blanco, is a tequila can be bottled right after distillation, or can be aged in steel tanks for up to four weeks. Blanco translates to “white” in Spanish and generally means the tequila is devoid of color.
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Extra añejo is a style of aged tequila. Extra añejo means the spirit must be aged for more than three years, typically in oak barrels. Most distillers use a variety of wood barrels to age extra añejo tequila, but the most popular are American and French oak.
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Añejo refers to tequila that has been aged in oak barrels anywhere from one to three years. PATRÓN AÑEJO is carefully distilled and then aged for over 12 months in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak and used American whiskey barrels to create our ultra-premium tequila.
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Reposado is a style of aged tequila. To qualify as a reposado, the tequila must be aged in barrels or storage tanks from anywhere between 2 and 11 months. Most tequila brands use a variety of wood barrels to age reposado, but the most popular are American and French oak.
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To qualify as tequila, the spirit must be made in Jalisco, Mexico and in very limited surrounding areas. To determine if the tequila is made in Mexico, look for the label “Hecho en Mexico” which translates to "Made in Mexico".
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Patrón Tequila is handcrafted in Jalisco, Mexico at Hacienda Patrón.
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It’s unlikely your tequila will freeze in your freezer. Most home freezers cannot reach the temperature tequila needs in order to freeze (-10 °F or -23 °C).
We don’t recommend putting Patrón Tequila in the freezer. It won’t ruin it, but drinking tequila at lower temperatures will affect the taste and aroma—at lower temperatures, the “sweet” flavor is usually lost. Instead, if you prefer to drink it cool, try tequila straight up by shaking or stirring it with ice and then straining it into a glass without ice.
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An unopened bottle of tequila has an indefinite shelf life, which means it won’t ever really expire. But once that bottle is opened, it will remain at peak quality for 1 year. After that, it’s likely to decline in smell, flavor and appearance.
If the tequila is stored improperly, it could affect the flavor; if it smells sour or off, it’s probably best to toss it. Read our article to learn more about how to properly store tequila.
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Yes, Patrón ultra-premium tequila is meant to be sipped and savored. Take your time to taste the aroma, flavor and complexity of the tequila. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks.
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Although there are many types of agave in Mexico, agave tequilana, commonly called Blue Weber Agave, is the only agave allowed for use in tequila. PATRÓN Tequila is carefully distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave.
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Reposado tequila is aged anywhere between two months and one year, while añejo tequila is aged between one and three years.
PATRÓN Reposado, made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, is carefully distilled and then aged for at least four months in American whiskey barrels to create our ultra-premium reposado tequila. PATRÓN AÑEJO is aged even longer, and rests for over 12 months in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak, and used American whiskey barrels. Whereas PATRÓN Reposado features just a kiss of oak, PATRÓN AÑEJO showcases the full range of oak-aged complexity.
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Reposado means “rested” in Spanish, and it refers to the amount of time the tequila has been aged in oak barrels. PATRÓN Reposado, made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, is carefully distilled and then aged for at least 4 months in American Bourbon barrels to create our ultra-premium reposado tequila.
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Margarita
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A margarita on the rocks is a type of margarita that is served over ice. Ingredients are mixed together in a cocktail shaker with ice and poured over fresh ice in a glass. For a fruity spin on this classic on the rocks, try our Patrón Perfect Margarita featuring Patrón Silver.
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Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur that is commonly used in margaritas. If you don’t have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau.
For a non-alcoholic substitute you can add fresh orange juice, or agave nectar/simple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness.
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The true origin of the margarita’s name remains uncertain. One popular theory is that its name comes from Margarita Sames, a socialite who reportedly crafted the cocktail in 1948 for her guests. Another theory suggests that the margarita was originally called Tequila Daisy, a popular cocktail in the 1930s—margarita means daisy in Spanish. A third theory suggests a bartender named Carlos “Danny” Herrera named the cocktail after a customer, Margarita, who was allergic to all alcohol except tequila.
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A traditional margarita is a cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec—an orange-flavored liqueur. It is typically served in a salt-rimmed glass, either on the rocks or frozen (blended with ice).
The proportions of the ingredients can vary depending on personal taste, but the most common ratio is 2:1:1 (tequila, lime juice, triple sec). This citrusy classic is a very popular drink widely enjoyed around the world. Try crafting the Patrón Perfect Margarita—a timeless classic.
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We believe fresh is always best. Nothing will bring forward the bright, citrusy, natural flavors and acidity like fresh squeezed limes. However, bottled lime juice is certainly a convenient option. If you decide to go this route, make sure to choose a high-quality brand that is 100% lime juice with no added sweeteners or flavors.
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The traditional margarita recipe is made with a ratio of 2:1:1, which means:
- 2 parts tequila or 60 ml
- 1 part triple sec or 30 ml
- 1 part lime juice or 30 ml
The above works for a single serving. You can always adjust the ratios depending on your taste—some people like it on the sweeter side or more tangy, for example. Always make sure to choose high-quality ingredients like perfectly handcrafted Patrón Tequila.
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The best margarita recipe in 2018 was the Verde Margarita created by José Luis León from Mexico City. León’s recipe featuring celery and Elderflower was crowned the best margarita in 2018 by votes cast in the Patrón Margarita of the Year contest.
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The history of the margarita can be traced back to 1953 with its first mention in Esquire Magazine. Since then, the cocktail has continued making margarita history in Patrón’s Margarita of the Year competition – an annual challenge for bartenders across the globe to create their version of the margarita using flavors from their local region.
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Mariano Martinez, a Mexican-American entrepreneur, invented the first frozen margarita machine in 1971, forever changing the history of the margarita. The machine was adapted from a soft serve ice cream machine to keep up with the large volume of orders at his restaurant for their blended margarita.
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Although the exact ingredients of the original margarita recipe are unknown, the first time the tequila cocktail made its way into print was in the December 1953 issue of Esquire Magazine.
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The margarita cocktail is widely associated with Mexico and many believe it was invented there. However, its true origins are uncertain. One theory suggests the margarita was invented by a bartender named Carlos “Danny” Herrera in Tijuana, Mexico. Another theory attributes its invention to a socialité named Margarita Simes who created the cocktail for her guests in Acapulco, Mexico.
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The paloma and the margarita share a number of ingredients: tequila, lime, salt. But while the margarita is sweet and sour, the paloma is citrusy with a subtler sweetness and a more savory complexity.
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A classic margarita typically contains tequila, citrus juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup.
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To make a margarita, shake 1.5 oz. Patrón Silver Tequila, 1 oz. Patrón Citrónge Orange, .75 oz. lime juice and .25 oz. simple syrup. Serve in an ice-filled glass with salted rim.
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International Margarita Day is celebrated every year on February 22. It honors the margarita - one of the most popular cocktails featuring tequila.
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National Margarita Day is celebrated on February 22 each year. It honors the margarita - one of the most popular tequila cocktails.
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There is much speculation about the origins of the margarita. One popular theory attributes the invention to a socialité named Margarita Sames, who reportedly created the drink in 1948 for her guests at her vacation home in Acapulco, Mexico.
Another theory points to the margarita being invented by a bartender named Carlos “Danny” Herrera in Tijuana, Mexico around the 1930s-early 40s. Herrera named the cocktail after a customer, Margarita, who was allergic to all alcohol except tequila. Herrera combined tequila, lime, and triple sec and the margarita was born.
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The best margarita recipe in 2019 was the Dynasty Margarita created by Jay Khan from Hong Kong. Khan's recipe featuring lychee and ginger was crowned the best margarita in 2019 by votes cast in the Patrón Margarita of the Year contest.
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The winning Margarita of the Year bartender was Jay Khan from Hong Kong and his creation, the The Dynasty Margarita. Khan, who was the winner of Patrón’s Margarita of the Year contest, took home the title with a recipe featuring lychee and ginger, inspired by Chinese cuisine.
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Margarita of the Year is an international competition hosted by Patrón Tequila. Each year, world-class bartenders are invited to create their own version of the perfect margarita using their own local flavors. The Margarita of the Year is crowned by fans who vote through social media and at events for their favorite recipe.
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Tequila Cocktails
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The classic tequila sunrise cocktail is made from only three ingredients—tequila, grenadine, and orange juice—and is usually served unmixed to preserve the color gradient created when poured. Craft one yourself with PATRÓN Silver for a sweet and citrusy drink.
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La Paloma is Spanish for ‘the dove,’ and perhaps that’s what people took to calling the popular cocktail because of its whitish color, but how the iconic drink got its name remains a mystery. Although there are several theories, no one knows for certain where or when the Paloma originated, but the fact is that it became extremely popular in Mexico—and remains so to this day—and we can see why: because the best part of the Paloma is how easy it is to make. Make the PATRÓN Paloma with PATRÓN Reposado and see for yourself.
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Tequila Nutrition
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PATRÓN Tequila is keto-friendly because all of our tequilas have 0 carbs. Because the keto diet focuses on low carb intake, our carb-free tequilas can be enjoyed responsibly.
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