Classic Paloma

Today we’re making classic Palomas for #WorldPalomaDay

Everyone’s out here trying to complicate a Paloma when it couldn’t be simpler. If you can make a Batanga, you can make a Paloma. The addition of salt with the slight bitterness of the grapefruit brings out more of the sweet citrus notes of the grapefruit and rounds this cocktail. Combined with a blanco tequila (I used tequilaocho ), this is one of the most simple cocktails you can make, especially for this #MDW.

Cocktails, Tequila, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMay 24, 2024stirred, grapefruit, collins, fizzyComment

20th Century

Let’s make a cocktail I didn’t think I’d like.

I always thought the lemon and chocolate sounded awful together but this was actually perfectly balanced and I was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out. Is it my new favorite cocktail? No, but will I make it again? Absolutely.

Cocktails, Gin, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMay 9, 2024cocktail, gin, shaken, choccolate, lemon, sourComment

Oaks Lily

Oaks Day is just a week away and you know what that means?

What we have here is the Finlandiavodka_us Oaks Lily Cocktail: The Official Drink of the Kentucky Oaks. It’s light, refreshing and the perfect cocktail when you’re dressed to the nines for a bright, sunny day… or maybe just at home in your finest athleisure-wear. Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Vodka, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMay 1, 2024cocktail, shaken, cranberry, lemon, tiki, fruity, derbyComment

Army & Navy

Idk what took me so long to make this classic.

This is the Army & Navy - I’ve had a bottle of orgeat in my fridge for the last six months and I don’t use it nearly enough. Luckily I got some inspo from notjustbartender (peep that tin flip in the beginning 😬) and finally put that orgeat to good use. This cocktail is simple to make and the flavors work so well together. Definitely worth a try!

Cocktails, Classics, GinMiguel BuencaminoApril 30, 2024cocktail, shaken, tiki, orgeat, lemonComment

The Paper Plane

I fly like paper and…

…did you know the Paper Plane was a riff on The Last Word - and it was named after the MIA track… yeah… that one, from Pineapple Express 🤯 Anyway, its one of my rediscovered favorites to make, equal parts and perfect for the summer.

Cocktails, Amaro, Bourbon, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 27, 2024cocktail, shaken, bourbon, amaro, nonino, bitter, sourComment

The Aviation

At over 100 years old, the classic Aviation Cocktail is something any home bartender should have in their repertoire. Its sexy, sophisticated and elegant… but don’t let it fool you, it’ll kick your a** and take names.

Cocktails, Gin, Maraschino, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 26, 2024cocktail, cherry, gin, strong, shaken, classic, maraschinoComment

The Dark 'N Stormy

Do you know how the Dark ’n Stormy got its name? It’s credited to a sailor who saw this drink and proclaimed that it was “the color of a cloud only a fool or a dead man would sail under.” Two ingredients. That’s all that’s required to pull off a combo that’s rich, fizzy, sweet, spicy, and satisfying - you’re dang right it’s perfect for this hot summer weather. Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Rum, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 25, 2024cocktail, stirred, ginger beer, rum, classicComment

New York Sour

This late 1800’s classic combines a traditional whiskey sour but adds a red wine floater. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious and its a great gateway to wine drinkers who “hate” bourbon. Give this one a shot!

Cocktails, Bourbon, Wine, Whiskey, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 21, 2024cocktail, sour, fruity, lemon, bourbon, whiskey, wine, classicComment

The Japanese Highball

Ah yes, the Highball with Japanese Whisky - an easy 2-ingredient cocktail that is as refreshing as it is easy to make...

Cocktails, Whiskey, Highball, Japanese Whisky, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, highball, stirred, bubbly, fizzy, classicComment

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.