These cocktails were chosen as the best in the world in 2018. As such, their creators are now amongst the elite group of bartenders known as the Patrón Perfectionists.
See full collectionThis lavish cocktail is a sweet and modern representation of Brazil, winning the 2018 Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition.
These cocktails were chosen as the best in the world in 2018. As such, their creators are now amongst the elite group of bartenders known as the Patrón Perfectionists.
See full collectionDifficulty
Advanced
Ice
Served Up
Glass
Coupe
Occasion
Cool Weather, Entertaining
Ingredients
- oz
- ml
| 2 oz | Patrón Añejo |
| 1 oz | Antica formula* |
| + | 1 Bar spoon roasted cocoa bitter** |
| + | Spray of Patrón XO Cafe |
| + | Latin gold powder rim*** |
| 60 ml | Patrón Añejo |
| 30 ml | Antica formula* |
| + | 1 Bar spoon roasted cocoa bitter** |
| + | Spray of Patrón XO Cafe |
| + | Latin gold powder rim*** |
Unless noted, drinks should be made one at a time.
ResetHow to Make
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir quickly.
- Strain into a coupe prepared with a spray of Patrón XO Cafe and to attach the Latin gold powder rim.
*Antica formula (Vermouth fortified with cachaça aged on Amburana wood):
For 3.5 oz of Antica Formula, use .75 oz of cachaca aged on Amburana wood. Mix both ingredients with a hand mixer for a minute. Put into a hermetic pot and store refrigerated.
**Roasted cocoa bitter:
Use 1 part of nibs for 1 equal part vodka (approximately 40% abv). Put the ingredients in a hermetic pot. Let it infuse for 24 hours, shaking periodically. Strain before use.
***Latin gold powder (a mix of cocoa, dried peppers and salt flower):
- 4 Tbsp Callebaut 100% cocoa powder
- 4 Bar spoons Chocolate powder 50% cocoa
- 1/2 tsp Ground and sifted allspice pepper
- 1/4 Coffee spoon of ground and sifted black pepper
- 2 Pinches salt flower
Grind both peppers and the salt flower in a Thermomix/Bimby and sift. Add all the ingredients to a hermetic pot and mix until well blended.
