Answers.Body: <p>You can definitely substitute Patron XO Cafe with Kahlua concerning the coffee flavor for your drink.</p>
  <p>But...</p>
  <ol>
  <li>You'll lack a Tequila taste</li>
  <li>Kahlua has a lower ABV</li>
  </ol>
  <p>You can try to compensate this by adding a small amount of tequila, if you have a regular one available. So, instead of buying Patron XO Cafe, use Kahlua and a small amount of simple Tequila.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: that's a great idea. I would never have thought to add a little tequila. This is a really helpful tip in general for substitutions.
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Body: <p>I have a cocktail recipe that calls for Patron XO Cafe. I try to avoid buying bottles of super speciality liquors if I don't anticipate I'll use them frequently. I do have Kahlua on hand which I know is rum based vs tequila based but since they are both coffee liquors I wondered if that would be an appropriate swap?</p>
  
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Comments.Text: That might depend on what else is in the cocktail, wouldn't it?
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Comments.Text: @DarwinvonCorax for this particular cocktail the other ingredients are vodka, espresso, and simple syrup to be shaken with ice and served in a martini glass. The recipe calls for 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz espresso 1/3 oz of the Patron XO Cafe, and 1/3 oz of simple syrup.
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Comments.Text: Thanks. I didn't really have a solution, I just wanted the recipe. :)
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Title: Is it appropriate to substitute Kahlua in lieu of Patron XO Cafe?
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ThreadText: # Is it appropriate to substitute Kahlua in lieu of Patron XO Cafe?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2021-07-27)
  
  I have a cocktail recipe that calls for Patron XO Cafe. I try to avoid buying bottles of super speciality liquors if I don't anticipate I'll use them frequently. I do have Kahlua on hand which I know is rum based vs tequila based but since they are both coffee liquors I wondered if that would be an appropriate swap?
  
  **Tags:** cocktails, substitutions
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: That might depend on what else is in the cocktail, wouldn't it?  
  > **username_0**: @DarwinvonCorax for this particular cocktail the other ingredients are vodka, espresso, and simple syrup to be shaken with ice and served in a martini glass. The recipe calls for 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz espresso 1/3 oz of the Patron XO Cafe, and 1/3 oz of simple syrup.  
  > **username_1**: Thanks. I didn't really have a solution, I just wanted the recipe. :)  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2021-07-28. Score: 3 | Accepted answer
  
  You can definitely substitute Patron XO Cafe with Kahlua concerning the coffee flavor for your drink.
  
  But...
  
  1. You'll lack a Tequila taste
  2. Kahlua has a lower ABV
  
  You can try to compensate this by adding a small amount of tequila, if you have a regular one available. So, instead of buying Patron XO Cafe, use Kahlua and a small amount of simple Tequila.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: that's a great idea. I would never have thought to add a little tequila. This is a really helpful tip in general for substitutions.  
  
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