Posts tagged orgeat

Tequila Desert Bird

All the Jungle Bird vibes… in the Desert…

We're in Palm Desert, California. Everyone knows how much I love a Jungle Bird, but I wanted to create a version fit for the desert, which of course involves using #Tequila1940Blanco. This recipe combines two techniques, a stir and a shake. The latter to product a salted pineapple tiki foam that perfectly compliments the Rosita-like cocktail underneath. It's light, tropical and absolutely delicious for any occasion but just so fitting in this desert heat. Let me know what y'all think! Pro-tip: Fresh pineapple juice produces the frothiest results, if you're using canned pineapple juice, add agave nectar instead of orgeat to get a creamier foam. Cheers y'all!

Cocktails, Tequila, SherryMiguel BuencaminoJune 25, 2024cocktail, shaken, pineapple, foam, tiki, orgeatComment

Classic Mai Tai

introvert but willing to discuss Mai Tai specs.

Here’s my take on a traditional Mai Tai. To me, Wray & Nephew overproof is non-negotiable. It brings that iconic funk that Jamaican rums tend to to lend to tiki cocktails and this one is no exception.

Do you have you own Mai-Tai spec? Whats your take on it?

Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMay 3, 2024cocktail, shaken, classic, mint, tiki, fruity, orgeat, strongComment

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 Boule-Bird

TIKI-inspired Boulevardier? Yep.

Together with coopercraft, my good buddy Jordan aka @highproofpreacher and myself have teamed up to create two takes on a Boulevardier. Both recipes will be using similar ingredients in pineapple and sherry but they will be vastly different in flavor and texture but very similar in that they’re both absolutely delicious.

This is my take on a tiki-inspired cross between a Boulevardier and a Jungle Bird. This recipe is both SHAKEN and STIRRED. The initial base is a Boulevardier-riff that combines Oloroso sherry and the 100-proof coopercraft Barrel Reserve to provide something familiar but not overly sweet to compliment the topping (think Garibaldi). This orgeat, salted-pineapple foam is literally the icing on the cake. This topping is shaken to showcase the pineapple’s natural ability to foam when aerated (shaken) providing for light and fluffy top and a strong, complementary base to match. You NEED to make this recipe this week and make sure to head on over to @highproofpreacher to check out his coffee/pineapple riff!

Liquer, Bourbon, Whiskey, CampariMiguel BuencaminoMarch 26, 2024cocktail, tiki, bourbon, pineapple, campari, sherry, orgeat, bitter, fruityComment

Muerto Por Fuego

Kick off the weekend with a mezcal recipe to celebrate the dead.

I’ve created a cocktail recipe fitting to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos and here it is. Hints of spice and tropical fruit balance well with the subtle smokiness of this mezcal to provide a refreshing cocktail with a spicy kick. Salud!

Cocktails, Tequila, MezcalMiguel BuencaminoMarch 21, 2024cocktail, mezcal, tiki, halloween, spicy, passion fruit, orgeatComment

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