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Notorious F.I.G
Notorious F.I.G

’Tis the [fig] season here in the Lowcountry so why not make the best of it in an Old Fashioned?

Next up on the #FestiveOldFashioned series with @oldforester is the talented, Meagan Cheek (@meaganvision) with a fig inspired Old Fashioned that is as local as it it is seasonal. Check out his details below.

“Figs, allspice, brown sugar, maple syrup, and of course bourbon... what flavors could be more fitting for the holiday season? I wanted to feature figs because they often get a bad rap (pun intended). For this representation of the OG Old Fashioned I have chosen Old Forester 1920 for its warming winter flavors of cherry, vanilla, and graham cracker sweetness. The spirit is then infused at a low heat with dried figs rolled in a bit of brown sugar. Finish with a touch of allspice dram, maple syrup, and cherry bark vanilla bitters. Garnish with a fresh halved fig nestled in a big beautiful peel of winter grapefruit. If you don’t know, now you know!”

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Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel Buencaminococktail, old fashioned, stirredComment
Winter Julep
Winter Julep

A julep in December? Yes please.

Together with my friends at @vineyardvines, we’re making a drink before we head to a holiday party. Who says a julep is only a spring cocktail, this one combines the traditional with some winter elements to make a fun, refreshing and seasonal variation on a classic.

We’re getting a little dressed up for this one too, so make sure to stay till the end to see how I can transform this casual/cozy combination to something that is a bit more elevated and easy to pull off.

Happy holidays! Cheers y’all.

#EDSFTG #vineyardvines

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Cocktails, BourbonMiguel Buencaminococktail, stirred, grenadine, mint, cocoaComment
Freezer Door Maple Old Fashioned
Freezer Door Maple Old Fashioned

Is it safe to assume you’ll be hosting or attending a Holiday Party this year?

Need some tips on what cocktail to make? Well how about we batch it? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. The best part about this recipe is you can make it ahead of time and that it does NOT freeze, so keep it in the fridge or freezer until your guests arrive and have them serve themselves over a large clear cube so you can enjoy the party instead of making drinks all night.

Now try this out and go be hero at the next party.

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Cocktails, BourbonMiguel Buencaminostirred, strong, bitter, old fashioned, maple syrup, orangeComment
Rosemary Old Fashioned
Rosemary Old Fashioned

Get all the holiday vibes with this festive take on the Old Fashioned. Cheers y’all!

Rosemary, with its fragrant and pine-like aroma, has long been cherished as a symbol of remembrance and love during the holiday season. Its vibrant green needles evoke the festive colors of the holidays, while its robust flavor adds a touch of warmth to holiday dishes and cocktails. Whether infused in rich gravies, delicately dusted over roasted meats, or incorporated into hearty stuffings, rosemary brings a sense of tradition and comfort to any holiday table. Cocktails are no exception.

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Cocktails, Whiskey, BourbonMiguel Buencaminococktail, stirred, bourbon, whiskey, old fashioned, holiday, rosemary, strong, christmasComment
Ghost of Christmas Future
Ghost of Christmas Future

This is for all you Scrooges out there 🎩🎁

“...a solemn Phantom, draped and hooded, coming, like a mist along the ground, towards him.” 💀

I got this tiki mug from my friends over @deathandcompany x @tikilandtrading and immediately thought, it was so ON-BRAND for Death & Co. but also so fitting to make make a winter tiki cocktail inspired by The Christmas Carol… so here we are…

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Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel Buencaminococktail, brandy, grenadineComment
Wisconsin Old Fashioned
Wisconsin Old Fashioned

It’s time to finally try the Wisconsin Old Fashioned 🥃

I don’t think I know of any other classic cocktail thats so heavily disputed by an entire region. I’ve been drinking old fashioned’s for a while now and always have preferred them… the old fashioned way (ps. This is how the drink got its name - spirit, bitters, sugar + water). Wisconsinites will always slide into the comments section asking where the muddled orange and cherries are, so today we’re going to try it out.

Have you revisited this lately, what are your thoughts?

Thanks to @highproofpreacher for the new HPP challenge coin 🥃

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Cocktails, BourbonMiguel Buencaminostirred, strong, Maraschino, old fashionedComment
Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned
Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned

As the old saying goes: When life gives you “burnt” syrup, make an Old Fashioned?

What happens when you leave your rich demerara syrup on the stove for too long? Yup. You’re left with a sticky mess to clean up for about an hour. But the byproduct is this amazingly rich, dark, bittersweet syrup that has notes of toffee and dark roast coffee. I know I didn’t invent this and burnt sugar syrup is used widely in other cuisines. My mom and grandma would even make something similar to coat their decadent flan but WHY did it take me this long to make it myself and use it in a cocktail? It’s so dang good. Up next: a Daiquiri.

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Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel Buencaminostirred, old fashioned, strongComment
Clarified New York Sour
Clarified New York Sour

Let me make this clear…

Together with my friends at @bonterra, I’ve clarified one of my favorite cocktails, The New York Sour. Traditionally made with bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup then topped with red wine. In this case, I’m clarifying this cocktail using the milk punch technique where we use the acid in lemon juice to bind with the milk solids to produce a crystal clear, delicate and delicious whiskey sour. Today I’m using Bonterra’s Pinot Noir to compliment due to its rich and bold notes that is the perfect floater for this cocktail.

Cheers y’all!

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Cocktails, Bourbon, RyeMiguel Buencaminococktail, shaken, sourComment
The Fig in a Blanket
The Fig in a Blanket

I was inspired to make something that would highlight the bourbon while maintaining a fruity and spicy flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the 10 year old spirit. What better way than with this fresh fig/peppercorn syrup I made earlier this week. Check out the cocktail recipe (including the syrup) below, if you end up making it, let me know what you think

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Barrel - Aged Banana Boulevardier
Barrel - Aged Banana Boulevardier

slaps barrel* this baby has 30-40 cocktails in it and it gets better over time.

I’ve been meaning to do a barrel aged cocktail recipe for a while on here. There are so many benefits to barrel aging your cocktails instead of just batching (video coming soon!). But the true appeal is the mellowness that the oak brings to the [cocktail party]. Feel free to experiment with some of your favorite stirred cocktails but make sure not to use anything with citrus.

I kept this video pretty simple and didn’t use exact measurements, I figure using the actual bottles itself (full bottles + half bottles) would be more approachable and actually get y’all to do this at home. This recipe only fills up 3.6L of this 5L barrel so feel free to scale up to fill to the brim. Remember that smaller barrels have more surface area than the tradition 55 gallon barrels so this will age at a much faster rate (2-3 weeks should suffice), anything more than 2-3 months [if it lasts that long], should be transferred to a glass bottle.

If you’re looking for a barrel, check out the link on my bio site under ‘bar tools’.

Cheers and happy barrel aging!

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Cocktails, Bourbon, AperitivoMiguel Buencaminococktail, barrel proof, batched, bitter, stirred, strongComment
The Gingerbread Whiskey Sour
The Gingerbread Whiskey Sour

Indulge in the Warmth of the Season with Our Gingerbread Whiskey Sour

Crafted with care by our master distillers, this unique liquor is perfect for sipping by the fireside or sharing with friends at festive gatherings. Whether you enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or as the star ingredient in a classic cocktail, our Gingerbread Whiskey Sour is guaranteed to add a touch of magic to any occasion.

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Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel Buencaminococktail, old fashionedComment