Question 1

Is PATRÓN Tequila keto-friendly?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is tequila sunrise made of?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What plant is tequila made from?

Accepted Answer

Although there are many types of agave in Mexico, agave tequilana, commonly called Weber Blue Agave, is the only agave allowed for use in tequila. 
PATRÓN Tequila is carefully distilled from 100% Weber Blue Agave.

Question 4

What does 100% Weber Blue agave tequila mean?

Accepted Answer

The regulations that govern tequila allow for two “classes” of tequila: The first, known simply as “tequila,” is sometimes referred to as “mixto” tequila because it is made from a mixture of agave sugar and added grain or cane sugar. 
The second class is “100% de Agave” tequila, which is made exclusively from the sugars of the Weber Blue agave. 
PATRÓN Tequila only makes 100% de agave tequila. You can taste and smell the superior complexity of tequila that is made purely from mature, high-quality agave.

Question 5

Should tequila be chilled?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is the origin of the Paloma drink?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is añejo tequila smoother than reposado?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the difference between PATRÓN Silver and PATRÓN Reposado?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the difference between reposado and añejo tequilas?

Accepted Answer

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% Weber Blue 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.

Question 10

What does reposado mean?

Accepted Answer

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% Weber Blue Agave, is carefully distilled and then aged for at least 4 months in American Bourbon barrels to create our ultra-premium reposado tequila.

Question 11

How is agave chopped?

Accepted Answer

Jimadors are what the skilled workers are called that are responsible for how agave is cut. They chop the agave with a sharp tool called a Coa. The trade is typically passed down from one generation to the next. Perfectly chopping the agave is a key part in creating Patrón Tequila.

Question 12

How long does it take agave to grow?

Accepted Answer

Agave is the plant from which tequila is made. Growing agave for tequila takes around 7 years for the plant to reach maturity for harvest. Learn more about the role agave plays in crafting Patron Tequila.

Question 13

What’s the Margarita of the Year?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What is a blanco tequila?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What can you substitute for triple sec in a margarita?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How did the margarita get its name?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

How does Patrón get its taste and color?

Accepted Answer

Patrón uses the highest-quality ingredients and production process to achieve our distinct taste and color. The process starts at the agave field where we select only the best agave with a specifically high sugar content to deliver the exceptionally smooth flavor Patrón is known for. To create our aged expressions, Patrón Silver is aged in our carefully selected barrels where it gains natural flavors like caramel and vanilla as well as its natural color. 
Patrón has an entire portfolio of aged expressions ranging from two months at minimum for 
Reposado and all the way up to ten years for Extra Añejo 10 Años, our oldest tequila. All of our aged expressions have different colors, flavors and tasting notes all thanks to our variety of barrels. No flavor or color is achieved from additives.

Question 18

Can you use bottled lime juice for margaritas?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What Patrón products are no longer available for purchase?

Accepted Answer

Patrón has discontinued the following products: 
 
Patrón Citrónge Lime 
Patrón Citrónge Pineapple 
Patrón Citrónge Mango 
Patrón XO Cafe  
However, check out 
Citrónge Orange Liqueur and other 
handcrafted tequilas.

Question 20

What is the ratio of tequila to margarita mix?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

What was the best margarita recipe in 2019?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What’s the history of the margarita?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

What is a silver tequila?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What is a tahona wheel?

Accepted Answer

The centuries old tahona process is used to squeeze the juice from the agave fibers to make tequila. A tahona wheel is made of volcanic stone and can weigh up to two tons. The tahona wheel is a key part in creating Patrón Tequila.

Question 25

What is the Hacienda Patrón?

Accepted Answer

Hacienda Patrón is where all of Patrón tequila is distilled. The Hacienda features a reverse osmosis system and state-of-the-art compost machine right on the premises of Hacienda Patrón that adds to the sustainability of everything we do. 
Learn more about the Hacienda on our virtual tour.

Question 26

What is an extra añejo tequila?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

What’s an añejo tequila and for how long is it aged?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

What is NOM?

Accepted Answer

NOM, or Norma Oficial Mexicana, is a four-digit number that appears on every tequila bottle and lets you know which producer a brand comes from. If two brands share a NOM number, they were made in the same place and might even share the same process. Visit 
our story to explore the different distilleries and the brands they produce.

Question 29

Where is tequila made?

Accepted Answer

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".

Question 30

Where is Patrón made?

Accepted Answer

Patrón Tequila is handcrafted in Jalisco, Mexico at Hacienda Patrón.

Question 31

What was the first margarita recipe?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 32

When was the frozen margarita invented?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 33

Where are margaritas from?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 34

Who was the margarita contest winner?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 35

Who invented the margarita?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 36

What is the difference between a paloma vs margarita?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 37

Does tequila freeze?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 38

Does tequila go bad?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 39

Is Patrón Tequila a good sipping tequila?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 40

What is the alcohol content of Patrón Tequila?

Accepted Answer

Each of our bottles of 
Patrón Tequila contains 40% alcohol by volume or 80 proof. Using only the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave, our tequila is handcrafted in small batches to be smooth, sweet and easily mixable.

Question 41

How many carbs are in Patrón Tequila products?

Accepted Answer

There are zero carbs in 
Patrón Tequila.

Question 42

What is Ranch Water?

Accepted Answer

Ranch Water is a popular cocktail that originated in West Texas. Bursting with refreshing flavors and simple to make, it has only three ingredients: tequila, lime juice, and sparkling water. It is the perfect cocktail for hot, summer days and outside gatherings.

Question 43

Who started Patrón?

Accepted Answer

Patrón tequila was founded by Martin Crowley and John Paul DeJoria.

Question 44

How popular is Patrón tequila in pop culture?

Accepted Answer

Patrón tequila has been referenced in over 250 popular songs.

Question 45

Does Patron Tequila have caffeine?

Accepted Answer

There are zero grams of caffeine in 
Patrón Tequila.

Question 46

How many people does it take to make Patrón?

Accepted Answer

To produce one bottle of Patrón Tequila, no less than 60 hands will be involved from start to finish.

Question 47

How have limes been used with tequila?

Accepted Answer

Tequila and lime go way back before the days of premium tequila when limes were used to mask the flavor while doing shots.

Question 48

What is the best tequila for Ranch Water?

Accepted Answer

The best tequila for Ranch Water is silver tequila. Make yourself a 
Patrón Ranch Water featuring 
Patrón Silver for a deliciously simple cocktail.

Question 49

How many Calories are there in Patrón Tequila?

Accepted Answer

There are 56 Calories per 25 ml (1 serving) in every bottle of 
Patrón Tequila.

Question 50

How much sugar is in Patrón Tequila?

Accepted Answer

Patrón Tequila has zero grams of sugar. Patrón is additive-free, which means that we do not add sugar or any other ingredient that alters the taste, smell or color of our tequila.

Question 51

Is Patrón Tequila gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 
Patrón Tequila is gluten-free. Our tequilas are made from 100% Weber Blue Agave, which naturally does not contain any gluten.

Question 52

Where are the Patrón corks from?

Accepted Answer

The corks that top Patrón Tequila’s signature bottle are made in Portugal, where the bark from cork trees can only be cut during a very specific window to 
remain sustainable.

Question 53

What type of tequila is in a paloma?

Accepted Answer

While most paloma recipes call for a blanco tequila—like the 
PATRÓN SILVER—our 
PATRÓN PALOMA uses 
PATRÓN REPOSADO. The fine balance of fresh agave & oak with notes of fruit, citrus and honey in the tequila blends perfectly with the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit juice to create a paloma like no other.

Question 54

When is National Margarita Day?

Accepted Answer

National Margarita Day is celebrated on February 22 each year. It honors the margarita - one of the most 
popular tequila cocktails.

Question 55

How is Día de Muertos different from Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Día de Muertos is a Mexican 3-day celebration of life, where the dead are remembered and honored. Halloween is an ancient tradition from the Celtic region of Europe, where it was believed that on this day, the worlds between the living and the dead blurred and spirits caused disturbances on Earth.

Question 56

When is International Margarita Day?

Accepted Answer

International Margarita Day is celebrated every year on February 22. It honors the margarita - one of the most 
popular cocktails featuring tequila.

Question 57

What are the ingredients in a classic margarita?

Accepted Answer

A 
classic margarita typically contains tequila, citrus juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup.

Question 58

How do you make a margarita?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 59

Are Patrón Tequilas certified Kosher for Passover?

Accepted Answer

All Patrón tequilas are 
certified Kosher, except Burdeos. 
Only Patrón silver tequilas (Core and Smoky) are 
certified Kosher for Passover.

Question 60

WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF TEQUILA FOR A MARGARITA?​

Accepted Answer

Most classic margaritas are made with a silver or blanco tequila such as 
PATRÓN Silver because silver tequila is very clean and agave-forward. But if you’re looking for a tequila with more complexity, try 
PATRÓN Reposado, which has notes of oak, fruit and honey. It really shines in deliciously well-balanced cocktails like the 
PATRÓN Reposado Spicy Margarita.

Question 61

Can you use tequila instead of vodka in an espresso martini?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. The next time you’re at brunch or happy hour, consider ordering a tequila espresso martini with 
PATRÓN Reposado instead of vodka. The aged tequila with flavours of oak and vanilla complement the rich and bold taste of espresso, creating a uniquely delicious agave flavour in your coffee cocktail. You can even craft one at home by following our 
PATRÓN Reposado Espresso Martini recipe.

Question 62

What is a margarita?

Accepted Answer

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. Or make the
PATRÓN Reposado Spicy Margarita and enjoy the deliciously spicy spin on the iconic drink.

Question 63

What is a margarita on the rocks?

Accepted Answer

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 spicy spin on this classic, try our 
PATRÓN Reposado Spicy Margarita featuring 
PATRÓN Reposado.

Question 64

What is a reposado tequila?

Accepted Answer

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. Try our PATRÓN Reposado in the 
PATRÓN Reposado Spicy Margarita cocktail for a well-balanced drink with a spicy extra kick.

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