Coquito Colada

It’s #NationalCoquitoDay tomorrow so let’s get you prepared! #ad

What happens when you combine TWO of Puerto Rico’s most iconic cocktails? The Piña Colada is arguably Puerto Rico’s most famous contribution to the cocktail world. Created sometime during the 1950s, its exact origins are often debated. But we’d all be remiss if the infamous Coquito didn’t enter the conversation, which origin is ubiquitous with Puerto Rican culture - after all, there’s an entire DAY dedicated to this iconic drink. I think we can all agree the best version is made with Puerto Rico’s legendary rum, Ron del Barrilito.

Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoJanuary 8, 2025shaken, creamy, milk punch, coconut, pineapple, cinnamonComment

Near & Dear (Batched Recipe)

Here’s your new favorite “Freezer Door” cocktail.

Just wanted a quick second to feature my dude Joey Goetz of lastsaintchs. He’s doing us a favor by showing us how to make a batch of SIX bottles of liquid gold - aka a chocolate + coconut-fat washed Negroni. My god, this was so good.

“Coconut and Chocolate visit a classic Negroni in an updated take on everyone’s favorite gin cocktail.

We build our standard house negroni, add Cacao Nibs and Coconut Oil to fat wash and infuse the entire cocktail. Freeze it and then strain everything off. It give you a classic negroni backbone but with wonderful notes of coconut and chocolate to compliment.”

Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, Gin, Campari, Cocchi Torino, NegroniMiguel BuencaminoJune 28, 2024stirred, bitter, coconut, negroniComment

The Trackside Creamsicle

Bourbon + Creamsicles is a match made in heaven...

I couldn’t think of anything to welcome the fall season more than this recipe below featuring Buffalo Trace bourbon and cream, sweetened with a “burnt” sugar syrup that introduces a deep caramel flavor profile and topped with fresh grated nutmeg to round it all out.

Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMay 20, 2024shaken, dry curacao, creamy, orange, coconut, fruityComment

Coconut Rested Rum Negroni

🥃 ➡️ 🥥

Today we’re resting a Negroni in a coconut… but not just any Negroni, this is a split-base rum Negroni using a Barbados rum ( + Jamaican rum ) to give us a funky but rounded flavor. If you’ve never had either of those rums, you’ll really want to get your hands on a bottle or sample to try. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever had and really puts this recipe together by bringing those tropical notes of coconut, banana and pineapple INSIDE a coconut 🤯

Stay tuned for Part II coming in a few days!

Cocktails, Negroni, RumMiguel BuencaminoMay 9, 2024cocktail, coconutComment

Coconut Bianco Negroni

This might be the most meta thing I’ve ever done…

🥥 Remember when we aged that rum Negroni in a coconut? Well, I hope y’all didn’t throw away that coconut meat soaked with the Negroni because it’s packed with flavor. So now that we’ve aged a Negroni in that coconut, we’re going to age the coconut in a Bianco Negroni - stay tuned for part 2!

Cocktails, Negroni, Gin, VermouthMiguel BuencaminoMay 8, 2024cocktail, coconutComment

Chiseled Grin

🙋🏾‍♂️ Raise your hand if bourbon + chocolate is your love language. I’m stoked to #partner up with @cooperscraft for #ValentinesDay to bring you an amazing cocktail to share with your significant other, in this case, my lovely wife… and yes, it has everything you could ever want for a romantic evening: bourbon and chocolate 😉

Cocktails, BourbonMiguel BuencaminoMay 3, 2024cocktail, coffee, shaken, choccolate, banana, chicory, coconutComment

Coconut Negroni Syrup

Oh, y’all thought I was done with that Negroni-aged coconut? 🥥

Well in an effort to reduce waste and get every single bit of flavor out of that rum-Negroni aged coconut, I decided to make a syrup out of it. It’s definitely more coconut forward but still has hints of that Jamaican rum and Campari - but the question is… what should I make out of it?? Drop your suggestions below and I’ll make it this week!

Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, NegroniMiguel BuencaminoMay 3, 2024cocktail, coconut, syrupComment

The Bloody Dollar (Painkiller)

🍍Happy #PainkillerWeek

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoApril 30, 2024shaken, pineapple, bitter, coconut, orange, nutmegComment

To the Stars

🌹 Rose-infused cocktails? Say what? With Valentine's Day around the corner, I’m excited to #partner with @grangala to bring you the perfect cocktail recipe for that date night with your significant other.
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If you’re not familiar with #GranGala, it’s a blend of Italian VSOP brandy infused with fresh oranges. I figured this would pair really well with the floral aspect of rosebud tea, zestiness from fresh squeezed lemon and bring it all together with a rich coconut cream. Check out the recipe below or check out the link in the bio!
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Cocktails, VodkaMiguel BuencaminoApril 19, 2024shaken, liqueur, orange, aperol, coconut, lemon, sour, roseComment

Caught in the Rain

This one will give you all the tiki vibes for #TikiTuesday 🗿

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 20, 2024cocktail, pineapple, tiki, creamy, shaken, fruity, cinnamon, coconutComment

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

Boho Rosa Swizzle

Just a couple more views of the Boho Rosa House in during my last shoot that inspired this cocktail 🙌🏾

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 15, 2024cocktail, swizzle, coconut, tiki, coconut water, chartreuseComment

The Queen is Dead

I wanted to follow the basic Boulevardier recipe, but create a tropical flair. The coconut-infused aperitif takes the bitter component and just rounds it out with a little sweetness and richness. The [Pimm's] replaces sweet vermouth, by pulling away some of those herbal notes, and replacing them with dried fruit flavors.

Cocktails, Bourbon, Pimm'sMiguel BuencaminoMarch 15, 2024coconut, stirred, strong, negroni, campariComment

The Bradford Sipper

Can you think of anything better than a cold, refreshing watermelon on a hot, sunny day here in the South? Me neither. This time I’ll be using their new Watermelon infused coconut water to create some ice cubes to accentuate the flavors in the cocktail. This cocktail is the perfect summer vibe for all those days you’ll be spending at the pool in the coming months, so make sure to make a big batch of these cubes!

Cocktails, TequilaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 14, 2024watermelon, margarita, shaken, fruity, juicy, basil, coconutComment

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