Love coffee, tequila and heat? Here’s a cocktail called The Spicy Bee, from Patrón Spirits. It uses Patrón XO Cafe Dark, a rich coffee liqueur with a tequila base. If you want to use what you have, feel free to substitute, e.g., tequila and Kahlúa.

RECIPE: COFFEE & TEQUILA COCKTAIL

Ingredient For 1 Drink

 
*Mike’s Hot Honey infuses honey with hot chiles and a splash of vinegar. You can buy it or infuse your own. It’s delicious in/with barbecue sauces, biscuits, cheeses, fruits, glazes, salad dressing, in a cup of tea, even as an ice cream topping.

A Spicy Bee, for lovers of coffee, tequila and heat. Photo courtesy Patrón.

Preparation

1. COMBINE the coffee liqueur and honey, shake, and strain into a chilled glass.

2. SHAKE the heavy cream and layer on top of the cocktail.

3. GARNISH with a dollop of crushed red pepper in the glass.