PSL Carajillo

Its that time of the year folks 🎃☕️

Together with my friends at @licor43usa, we’ve created a fall-inspired version of one of my favorite espresso cocktails in the Carajillo. I first had a traditional Carajillo in Jalisco, MX as an after-dinner drink and was blown away at the simplicity of combining equal parts of espresso and Licor 43 to provide a delicious and frothy espresso forward cocktail. Needless to say, we ordered one almost every night we were there. Licor 43 provides notes of vanilla, caramel and citrus which plays perfectly with pumpkin spices (clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, etc) giving this popular cocktail a fall-inspired twist thats perfect for your next get-together.

Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Coffee, LiquerMiguel BuencaminoNovember 13, 2024cocktail, shaken, foam, coffee, espressoComment

Saltamontes Espresso Martini

What do you get when you cross a Grasshopper with an Espresso Martini?

Let me show you an interesting one I’ve been making lately with my friends at @canteranegratequila. This recipe is a cross between a grasshopper and an espresso martini. Since we’ll be using #CanteraNegraCafe, we’ll already have those notes of cocoa and rich coffee in this liqueur. Both flavors should play perfectly with the fresh mint and Fernet Mente in this recipe #ad

For the base spirit today, we’ll be using Cantera Negra’s own Reposado, an additive free tequila that’s just as good a sipper as it is in this cocktail. Next time you’re at the store, you may as well go home with both bottles as they are a match made in heaven 😉
It’s a great recipe to bust out during your next get-together, let me know what you think!

Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Tequila, Coffee, FernetMiguel BuencaminoNovember 7, 2024cocktail, shaken, coffee, mint, espressoComment

PSL Espresso Manhattan

Get those UGG boots out, ‘tis the season 🍂🍁

Cocktails, Bourbon, Coffee, MartiniMiguel BuencaminoOctober 3, 2024cocktail, shaken, foam, coffee, manhattan, espressoComment

Coffee Tonic

This was introduced to me back in 2015 and it couldn’t be simpler.

The coffee tonic was introduced to me by my friend @brooksreitz back when I tried jackrudycocktailco’s tonic syrup for the first time. I thought the herbal, sweet, and bitterness of the their tonic would be little odd with coffee but man was I wrong. I still drink these on occasion and still love the combo with a little lemon twist. The best part is its only two ingredients.

Cocktails, Coffee, TonicMiguel BuencaminoMay 3, 2024cocktail, lemonComment

Batched Chocolate Espresso Martini

For those asking about a smaller format batched Espresso Martini recipe, I got you!

Always been a big fan of batching, especially when hosting a party. Freezer door martinis have become a thing as of late and I figured why not an Espresso Martini? So here we are. This should speed up your process of making one and it still provides you with a thick head of foam after shaking. Again, perfect for that #NYE party!
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Cocktails, Vodka, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoApril 30, 2024cocktail, espresso, shaken, chocolate, batchedComment

Deepfake Irish Coffee

It’s like an Irish Coffee, but not.🍀☕️ This enhanced version of the classic is still very easy to make and only takes a few more ingredients to execute. Chicory and coffee have always been a match made in heaven but together with an eight year old Irish Whisky like thequietmanwhiskey it just brings it to a whole other level. The notes of sweet vanilla and oak that is imparted from the barrel is on full display in this version of Irish coffee, only to be accentuated with a salted caramel foam to balance out the bitterness from the coffee.

Now cheers, and #HappyStPatricksDay.

Cocktails, Whiskey, Coffee, Irish WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoApril 1, 2024stirred, bitter, coffee, creamy, chicoryComment

Coffee Infused Kingston Negroni

Coffee + Jamaican Rum + #NegroniWeek seems like a winning combo, right?

I’ve been wanting to use this pour over stand from Farmhouse Pottery for a cocktail and just haven’t found the right occasion for it…. UNTIL NOW. If you haven’t had the combo of coffee + Campari, it's a match made in heaven so you gotta try this one out.

#ProTip : if you find this a little too bitter for your taste, add a pinch of salt and thank me later! Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Rum, Negroni, Campari, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 27, 2024cocktail, stirred, coffee, negroni, rumComment

Espresso Manhattan

If you love espressos + whiskey, this one is for you.

Y’all know alllll about the Espresso Martini, well what if we combined that with one of the classics in a rye Manhattan, well this is that cocktail and with the addition of salted caramel syrup. this one is absolutely delicious.

Cocktails, Rye, Whiskey, Vermouth, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 26, 2024cocktail, shaken, espresso, coffee, manhattan, martiniComment

Mr. Black White Russian

How about a little pick-me-up to kick off the week?

Together with mrblackspirits we’re excited to share a simple and delicious take on a White Russian which only uses TWO ingredients. It cannot get any easier than this folks. I encourage you to try different types of milks (oat is delicious), the quantity is up to you as well, feel free to experiment with this one, you can’t go wrong. Cheers y’all

Cocktails, Non-Alcoholic, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 22, 2024cocktail, stirred, milk punchComment

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

Kahawa Collins

see you need a little pick-me-up.

Well you’re in luck, together with amarula_us, I’ve created a coffee forward cocktail that will do just that. If you haven’t heard of #Amarula, its a cream liqueur created from the Marula fruit native to Africa that is aged in French Oak to round out the hints of nougat, caramel and vanilla. All perfect accompaniments to your cold brew or espresso (and/or whiskey). Enjoy and cheers y’all!

PSA: You can buy today on TerlatoSpirits.com, at Total Wine & More, or a retailer near you!

Cocktails, Whiskey, Amaro, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 21, 2024cocktail, Rye, irish cream, shaken, chocolateComment

Luck of the Grasshopper

What better combo than an Irish Whiskey with notes of light notes of oak, vanilla and caramel to pair with coffee, chocolate and mint for my take on a traditional Grasshopper cocktail. I really enjoyed making this one and hope y’all try it out!

Cocktails, Whiskey, Coffee, Fernet, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, coffee, shaken, creamy, amaro, mintComment

The Angel’s Kick

The fact that Angel’s Envy Bourbon has massive notes of maple syrup is just 😗👌🏾

Cocktails, Rye, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, coffee, espresso, rye, whiskeyComment

The Colpetto

I may have missed the train on #NationalCoffeeDay but it was a blast to be able to create this Colpetto with my friends Amaro Montenegro! Just build it in the glass, easy peasy!

Cocktails, Brandy, Amaro, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, coffee, amaro, brandy, stirredComment

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