Sacred Monkey

🍌Ok it’s about to get bananas on the #BartendersAndBoulevardiers series with @cooperscraft.

Cocktails, Bourbon, AperitivoMiguel BuencaminoFebruary 12, 2025shaken, banana, coffee, amaroComment

The Vaporetto

This Venetian twist on a Bicicletta - The Vaporetto 🚤

It’s #spritzszn so today we’re making some with my friends at bonterra. Unlike a Bicicletta, this one will use a base of Bonterra’s Rosé, which uses 100% certified organic grapes that give this wine a dry, crisp but fruity palate with an acidic finish. The addition of Cappelletti enhances the grapefruit notes in this wine and is accentuated by the hint of Meyer lemon in the soda water.

It’s light, refreshing and very crushable.

Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, WineMiguel BuencaminoJune 21, 2024stirred, lemon, collins, sparkling, amaro, soda, olivesComment

Vanderhorst

Feeling inspired after reading up on some Amari via btparsons book entitled "Amaro". Check out the recipe below for a rich, yet complex cocktail for any occasion.

Cocktails, Amaro, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMay 13, 2024shaken, tonic, amaro, lemon, sour, foam, egg white, eggComment

The Commercial Break

Still don’t know what to bring to that #SuperBowl Party? What about a bourbon cocktail? 🥃👌🏾

Cocktails, Whiskey, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoMay 4, 2024shaken, bitter, orange, amaro, dry curacaoComment

The Crosby

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, Amaro, Bourbon, VermouthMiguel BuencaminoMay 3, 2024stirred, bitter, strong, manhattan, amaroComment

The Black Sea

New recipe, who dis?

This might be one of the best original cocktails recipes I’ve made in a while. It’s perfectly balanced. While the cocktail itself can hold its own, you’ll want to make that foam for that extra layer of flavor and texture. Trust me, it’s worth it!

Cocktails, Rye, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoMay 2, 2024shaken, foam, coffee, biscotti, bitter, amaroComment

The Bee Cause

You know I love a good collaboration - especially when it involves saving the bees. The @savannahbeeco recently partnered up with @dixievodka to produce “Dixie Wildflower Honey Vodka” using SBC’s wildflower honey. They’ve challenged me to come up with a recipe to incorporate this new product and to celebrate the launch of the new product in Charleston!
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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, VodkaMiguel BuencaminoMay 2, 2024cocktail, strawberry, foam, honey, amaro, lemon, shaken, egg, peppercornComment

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

Mint Chocolate Julep

Looking for a low-ABV cocktail this January? I’ve got you covered.

Together with angosturahouse, we’ve created the perfect low-proof julep riff using their newest member of the bitters’ family: ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters. This recipe combines the traditional pairing of mint + chocolate to make for an easy-to-sip, simple cocktail that you can enjoy during #DryJanuary and beyond.

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 22, 2024cocktail, stirred, amaro, mintComment

Mulled Cider Old Fashioned

You know when you create a recipe and you know it’s going to be a staple during the holidays? Yeah… this is it. I’ve melded the flavors of a traditional mulled cider together with a classic Old Fashioned. The result is a bourbon forward holiday sipper that you’ll want to keep sipping throughout the rest of the holiday season. You’re going to want to try this one out for sure, cheers y’all

Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 21, 2024cocktail, strong, stirred, amaro, old fashioned, apple, ciderComment

Wintered Amaro Sour

Let’s keep those seasonal cocktails going, shall we?

Together with amarolucano1894, I’ve created a recipe thats sure to warm you right up in the coldest of nights. The recipe combines bourbon, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice and the bold flavors in Amaro Lucano to create a wonderfully balanced flavor that is softened by an egg white (or aquafaba) foam. This one was a treat to make and drink and hope you’ll do the same. Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Whiskey, Amaro, BourbonMiguel BuencaminoMarch 21, 2024shaken, bitter, lemon, amaro, sour, cinnamon, egg, egg whiteComment

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, Coffee, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024coffee, espresso, shaken, amaro, creamy, chocolate, collins, coconutComment

The Veneto

You haven’t lived until you’ve put olive brine into your Boulevardiers, let me show you how it’s done with this recipe.

Rye, Whiskey, CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024stirred, strong, bitter, negroni, amaro, salineComment

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, Coffee, Amaro, BrandyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024coffee, stirred, strong, amaroComment

Monterita

Are you a Margarita fan? Yeah yeah, I know, who isn’t… Anyway, its almost Friday, so check out this Monterita video I created with Amaro Montenegro and give it a try!

Cocktails, Tequila, Margarita, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoMarch 14, 2024cocktail, margarita, amaro, sour, limeComment

Southern Drawl

This combines the rich herbaceousness of #AmaroLucano with sweet tea and southern peaches. It makes for one refreshing sipper on those hot summer days on your back porch. As we say here in the South, cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Bourbon, Amaro, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 14, 2024cocktail, bourbon, amaro, peach, sour, mint, bitterComment

The Hanky Panky

Like you need more reasons to make a cocktail with Fernet.

Cocktails, Gin, Amaro, VermouthMiguel BuencaminoMarch 14, 2024stirred, gin, fernet, amaro, bitter, classic, orange, herbalComment

The Spiraled Oak

I’m excited to create a custom cocktail recipe using their unique whiskies finished with a charred oak spiral. Each spiraled shaped oak stave provides a one-of-a-kind flavor profile to the whiskey and imparts an aromatic finish to every bottle. The specific oak spiral in this rye adds notes of smoke, caramel and coffee which pairs perfectly with the flavors in this Amaro and is accentuated by the coffee bitters. Check out the recipe below!

Rye, Cocktails, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 13, 2024amaro, shaken, collins, coffee, soda, lemonComment

The Black Manhattan Cocktail

Bourbon, Cocktails, Whiskey, WhiskeyMiguelJanuary 13, 2016amaro, bourbon, chocolate bitters, cocktail, high wire distilling co, manhattan, Rye, sweet vermouthComment

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