The Cooper’s Smash

Are y’all enjoying these #CocktailsAtHome recipes yet? This next @cooperscraft cocktail recipe is not only easy to make but is easily batched and is extremely enjoyable and refreshing to sip on. Its perfect for sitting out on the porch on those warm spring nights.
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Next up on the #CocktailsAtHome series with @cooperscraft is Jayce McConnell (@derekthedreaded) of Charleston, SC: “The great thing about this is you can make several jars ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to a week, so if you have more fruit than you want to eat you can put it to good use!”
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A portion of the proceeds for each bottle sold will benefit The Bee Cause Project which works to support the health of honeybees in the Southeast by increasing the number of hives in the region and helping to educate the public on their importance. Now get out there and support the cause!
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Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoApril 25, 2024cocktail, collins, orange, mintComment

The Sightseer

Y’all know how much I love to #partner with local spirits and I’m happy to bring you another original recipe with my good friends over at sutlerspiritsco- If you’ve never had it before, the gin itself is considered a contemporary or ‘western’ style gin which means its more citrus-forward than a traditional gin.
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This cocktail is a bit of a departure from my usual, spirit forward cocktails because wanted to bring something a little fruitier, vegetal and balanced to the palate, while still letting the Sutler’s Gin shine through all the other complex flavors. Really enjoyed making this one and hope you try it out. (FYI, the juice can be bought off the shelf, no need for a fancy juicer, unless you really want to)

Liquer, GinMiguel BuencaminoApril 22, 2024cocktail, bitter, ginger, orangeComment

Yule's A Ho Ho!

🎅🏻🎄 Its the holiday season and that means I get to come up with THREE craft cocktail recipes for our Christmas party this weekend! Allow me to introduce the first one, if you like mint-chocolate and Old Fashioned cocktails then this is the recipe for you! PS. Huge thanks to @jimbeamofficial for partnering up with me this year!

Cocktails, Bourbon, MaraschinoMiguel BuencaminoApril 17, 2024stirred, orange, bitter, gingerComment

The Bucco Bruce Creamsicle

In honor of #SuperBowlLV - Here’s a tribute to the @buccaneers throwback “Creamscicle” uniforms. Widely regarded as the ugliest uniforms in the NFL, I LOVED these growing up, as a Bucs fan living in Orlando, FL. So who are we rooting for tonight??

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoApril 17, 2024cocktail, bitter, cinnamon, walnut, orangeComment

Natures Sweet Restorer

Take me back to Julep season 🐎

Cocktails, Whiskey, Bourbon, TonicMiguel BuencaminoApril 16, 2024stirred, orange, mintComment

Rabbit out of the Hat

Well’p, if y’all have been following along, you know that two of my favorite things are a stiff Boulevardier and coming up with twists on a classic. This one is no different, the herbal notes of Chartreuse with the addition of grapefruit bitters takes the place of Campari in a funky yet delicious variation. Give it a shot.

Cocktails, Campari, GinMiguel BuencaminoApril 16, 2024stirred, orange, bitterComment

The Drake

Here’s another twist on an Amaro cocktail from btparsons book, “Amaro” named the ‘Toronto’ — I’ll admit I’m not the most avid fan of Canadian whiskies, but you’ll be surprised what a touch of black walnut bitters, Fernet and demerara will do a cocktail.

Cocktails, Whiskey, Maraschino, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoApril 15, 2024stirred, orangeComment

The Five Amigos

The weekend is coming!

Savor the smokey allure of Mezcal, a spirited choice for your next adventure.

Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, Mezcal, LiquerMiguel BuencaminoApril 12, 2024stirred, orangeComment

The Early Bird

Just because #CincoDeMayo is over doesn’t mean these tequila cocktails have to stop…

Cocktails, TequilaMiguel BuencaminoApril 5, 2024stirred, cranberry, orangeComment

Garibaldi (Non Alcoholic)

IA two ingredient NA cocktail?? Yep, it’s possible AND it’s delicious.
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The GARIBALDI the signature cocktail over at @dantenewyorkcity but with my friends at @ritualzeroproof, I wanted to make a #NoABV version with their new NA Aperitif. The key to this cocktail is the texture, the frothiness in vigorously shaking or frothing orange juice brings a light and fluffy mouthfeel to this simple recipe. Its a great mix of bitter, citrusy and this new Ritual Aperitif didn’t disappoint, its got familiar notes of bitter, citrus and even adds a bit of a kick that you won’t normally find in other NA spirits.

Cheers y’all

Cocktails, AperitivoMiguel BuencaminoApril 3, 2024cocktail, non-alcoholic, orangeComment

Grappa Negroni

What do you know about Grappa?

I’ll be honest, up until a few days ago, I didn’t know much about either, but luckily, together with my friends at hellograppa, we’re here to get to know the spirit a bit better. We’ll be talking about how to taste it neat, but also provide you with an easy you can make it with using Italian ingredients.

So what is Grappa? The Short answer is: A spirit distilled from grape marcs grown exclusively in Italy (Reg. (EU) 787/2019). In fact, Grappa is not distilled from grapes, but from Marcs. There’s so much more to it though. Grappa can be flavored/aromatic and aged/unaged. The aged variety can be aged anywhere from 12 months to 18+ months in oak barrels imparting flavors of vanilla and fruit, while also mellowing the unaged spirit.

Cocktails, Amaro, NegroniMiguel BuencaminoApril 2, 2024cocktail, orange, campariComment

Monte + Mezcal (aka "The M&M)

Another two ingredient cocktail? Yes plz.

The "M and M" cocktail is a unique blend of Amaro Montenegro and Mezcal, creating a balanced and complex flavor profile. The bittersweet notes of the Amaro Montenegro combine harmoniously with the smoky undertones of the Mezcal, resulting in a drink that appeals to both Amaro and Mezcal enthusiasts alike. This cocktail is a perfect choice for those looking to explore new and exciting flavor combinations in their drinks.

Cocktails, Mezcal, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoMarch 25, 2024cocktail, stirred, orange, amaro, montenegro, mezcal, strongComment

The Orange Carajillo

A little pick-me-up.

Just sharing a slight variation on a cocktail I had in MX. We drank these almost every night we were there and was just amazed that it only contained two ingredients. Its simple but had a lot of complex flavors so I figured I’d add a bit a little more to it to jazz it up. Here’s my take on a classic Carajillo, cheers y’all.

Cocktails, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 21, 2024cocktail, shaken, liqueur, orangeComment

Garibaldi

A two ingredient cocktail?? Yep, it’s possible AND it’s delicious. This is a Dante’s (NY) original, a modern classic - it certainly deserves ALL the hype.

Cocktails, Campari, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, classics, campari, bitter, fruity, orangeComment

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