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Clarified New York Sour

Clarified New York Sour

Let me make this clear…

Together with my friends at @bonterra, I’ve clarified one of my favorite cocktails, The New York Sour. Traditionally made with bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup then topped with red wine. In this case, I’m clarifying this cocktail using the milk punch technique where we use the acid in lemon juice to bind with the milk solids to produce a crystal clear, delicate and delicious whiskey sour. Today I’m using Bonterra’s Pinot Noir to compliment due to its rich and bold notes that is the perfect floater for this cocktail.

Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, Bourbon, RyeMiguel BuencaminoJune 18, 2024cocktail, shaken, sourComment

20th Century

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

Tommy’s Margarita

Tommy’s Margarita

On this #WorldCocktailDay - let’s make the easiest Margarita you’ll ever make.

Cocktails, Margarita, TequilaMiguel BuencaminoMay 8, 2024cocktail, shaken, sour, lemonComment

The Clover Club

The Clover Club

Is this the official cocktail of #ValentinesDay? ❤️‍🔥

I love me a good classic cocktail and also love that this one is making a resurgence considering the recipe dates back to the late 1800s. All the flavors here play so well together, the brightness of the lemon, fruitiness of the raspberries and texture of the egg white is rounded out by the ever classic fordsgin. If you haven’t made it before, tonight seems like a great night to do so. Oh and maybe you should make two 😘

Cocktails, GinMiguel BuencaminoMay 8, 2024cocktail, shaken, sour, maple syrupComment

Brulee Apple Cider Collins

Brulee Apple Cider Collins

This recipe is sure to get you in a festive mood this season.

I created a festive take on a traditional Collins. This one combines the flavors of maple, apples, caramel and cinnamon into a cup of cheer you’ll be sure to enjoy this season. Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, GinMiguel BuencaminoMay 8, 2024cocktail, shaken, sour, maple syrupComment

The Tourney Tallboy Michelada

The Tourney Tallboy Michelada

It's a good day for the pool/beach! Try making one of these "Tourney Tallboy" Micheladas I made for southernproper. Thank us later ☀️🍻

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoMay 7, 2024stirred, sour, lemonComment

The JÄgerita

The JÄgerita

Finally revisiting Jäger… in Margarita form!

Happy #NationalMargaritaDay, figured this would be a good time as any to make the Jägerita since its been making the rounds on the interwebs. Tbh, I didn’t think I was going to like this cocktail but it totally works when you treat @jagermeisterusa for what it is… an amaro/digestivo. What we made here is essentially an Amaro Sour, and a damn good one at that. Make it.

Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoMay 3, 2024cocktail, sourComment

The Sichuan Sour

The Sichuan Sour

Who doesn’t love a little spice with their sweet and sour?

Lunar New Year is right around the corner (1/22) and together with hinecognacs, we’ve developed a recipe to celebrate. For this recipe, I’m utilizing ingredients typically found in eastern culture such as sesame and five spice, as well as tapping into the Chinese region of Sichuan to bring a bit more of that spiciness to the party. HINE’s VSOP line offers a delicious and balanced experience from start to finish. You’ll get notes of sweet, sour, savory and spiciness in a glass and it’s perfect for any gathering.

Make sure to grab your bottle from @reservebarspirits (link in stories).

Cheers and happy year of the rabbit!

Cocktails, Rum, CognacMiguel BuencaminoMay 2, 2024cocktail, shaken, sour, sweetComment

Maple New York Sours

Maple New York Sours

Movie night with the fam. Homemade Maple New York Sours seemed appropriate.

Cocktails, Bourbon, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoApril 29, 2024cocktail, rhubarb, sourComment

Blackened Sour

Blackened Sour

New whiskey/different day - recently had the opportunity to try out @blackenedamericanwhiskey - a project by THE MAN, @davepickerell (of @makersmark and @whistlepigwhiskey). Its 56% bourbon, 43% rye and 1% corn, finished in black brandy casks. I figured it would hold up really well in a stiff riff on a spicy NY Sour. Recipe below!

Whiskey, WineMiguel BuencaminoApril 19, 2024cocktail, shaken, sour, lemonComment

Habañero Palomarita

Habañero Palomarita

Habañero x Paloma x Margarita = ?

Introducing a fiery twist on two classic cocktails, the Paloma and the Spicy Margarita. This original recipe combines the refreshing citrus notes of a Paloma with the heat of a Spicy Margarita to create a unique drink for your summer cocktail arsenal. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy, making it the ideal choice for those who enjoy a bit of a kick in their cocktail.

Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Margarita, TequilaMiguel BuencaminoApril 8, 2024cocktail, sourComment

The Summer Spritz

The Summer Spritz

Let’s cool off with a summer spritz, shall we?

Together with hennessy I’ve created a recipe worthy of this summer heat called The Summer Spritz. This recipe combines #HennessyVSOP with flavors of elderflower and lemon to create a recipe that is both refreshing and elegant. Enjoy responsibly, cheers y’all!

Cocktails, Tequila, ChampagneMiguel BuencaminoApril 5, 2024cocktail, sour, fruity, lemon, sunrise, bitter, aperol, pineappleComment

The Paper Plane

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

Rosa Margarita

Rosa Margarita

A cocktail worthy to celebrate National Rosa Tequila Day.

We’ve created a recipe which highlights Calirosa - a tequila aged for 30 days in red wine barrels which gives it its unique pink hue along with adding notes of strawberry, honey and oak. This recipe is meant to be enjoyed with friends and its a perfect drink to bust out at your next pool party.

Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, Tequila, MargaritaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 26, 2024cocktail, shaken, margarita, sweet, sour, cranberry, grapefruitComment

Spicy Salted Peach Margarita

Spicy Salted Peach Margarita

I get my peaches out in SC 🍑

I’ve teamed up with redclayhotsauce to create a spicy peach margarita recipe thats sure to be a summer favorite. Adding their spicy peach honey and spicy margarita salt into the mix provides a balance of sweet, savory, spicy and sour to this already delicious recipe, check it out below!

Cocktails, Tequila, MargaritaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 26, 2024cocktail, shaken, margarita, sour, sweet, honey, peach, fruityComment

Brûlée Caipirinha

Brûlée Caipirinha

An easy twist on classic Caipirinha, saúde!

This is the national drink of Brazil and I don’t want to ruffle any feathers, so…. Want it more traditional? Leave out the lime wedge + torch all together. Want it even easier than that? Don’t worry about shaking it, just stir it like the locals do! Cheers y’all.

Cocktails, Rum, CachaçaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 25, 2024cocktail, shaken, sourComment

Shelby Street Sour

Shelby Street Sour

The atomized mezcal is 🔑

Sharing a recipe I created for the menu over at the new bar at claytonandcrume last month. Think of it like an elevated margarita. If you’re ever in Louisville, make sure to stop by the flagship store and let the talented @itslesliebryan make it for you! Happy Friday y’all.

Cocktails, Tequila, Margarita, MezcalMiguel BuencaminoMarch 25, 2024cocktail, margarita, smokey, sweet, sour, mezcal, tequilaComment

Heel and Keel

Heel and Keel

Simple math: Rum + Passionfruit = ❤️‍🔥

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 25, 2024cocktail, tiki, chinola, passion fruit, rum, goslings, sour, fruity, mintComment

Bramble De Jalisco

Bramble De Jalisco

Is #TequilaTuesday a thing? It should definitely be a thing.

Well the good news is, I’ve teamed up with my friends to make it a thing. I created a refreshing bramble riff created with their new Reposado offering. Its the perfect recipe for all this summer weather coming up this week. You’ll be wanting to make a few of these, trust me. Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, Tequila, MaraschinoMiguel BuencaminoMarch 22, 2024cocktail, bitter, shaken, fruity, sour, pineappleComment

Cloud 9

Cloud 9

Ever been on Cloud 9? If not, this will take you there. This recipe was created by my talented friend Darren Fallon, based in Asheville, NC.

Cocktails, Bourbon, Vermouth, CampariMiguel BuencaminoMarch 21, 2024cocktail, sour, fruity, lemon, frothy, foam, campari, bitter, sweet, vermouthComment