Sunsetter

Coffee cocktails are kinda my jam.

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoJune 20, 2018cocktail, moonshineComment

Wake Me Up Before You HO-HO | Durham Distillery

Is it December already? You know what that means, Christmas-inspired cocktails!

Cocktails, GinMiguelDecember 1, 2016cocktail, durham distillery, gin cocktail, holidays, milk punch, recipe, whiskeyComment

The Spiced Apple Spritz

You didn't think I'd leave you hanging with just ONE use for that Spiced Panela syrup did you? Get ready to savor the cozy flavors of the season with our delightful holiday-inspired spritz cocktail. This refreshing and aromatic drink features crisp apples infused with a blend of warm fall spices, creating a perfect balance of sweet and spicy notes. Let this exquisite spritz be your go-to beverage for festive gatherings or simply a cozy night in. Cheers to a taste of autumn in every sip!

Cocktails, Rum, Spritz, Spiced RumMiguelNovember 21, 2016cocktail, holidays, recipe, rum, striped pig, thanksgiving, fallComment

Bourbon Milk Punch: Your New Favorite Dessert Cocktail

Psst... the secret is in the syrup.

Classics, Cocktails, WhiskeyMiguelNovember 21, 2016bourbon, buffalo trace, cocktail, holidays, recipe, whiskeyComment

Tequila Mockingbird Cocktail

Looking for a twist on a classic Margarita recipe? Try this one on for size, it has the perfect balance of smokey flavors from the Tequila and Mezcal along with the sugar and spice from Cocktail Crate's Spiced Old Fashioned mix, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile liqueur, pineapple juice and red chili pepper. Its perfect for laying out by the pool or in a tumbler soaking up the rays at the beach.

Cocktails, Mezcal, TequilaMiguelJuly 3, 2016cocktail crate, margarita, mezcal, recipe, spicy, tequilaComment

Home Team BBQ: Part 3: The Cocktails

Last but not least, the final article of the Home Team BBQ series features THE COCKTAILS. Check out my review of all 12 of Home Team's craft cocktails!

Charleston, Cocktails, Gin, Restaurants, Rum, Vodka, WhiskeyMiguelJune 21, 2016bbq, charleston, cocktail review, cocktails, home team bbq, restaurant, reviewComment

The Temperance Cocktail

I've made a ton of cocktails over the past few years, but if I were to label one a Holy City Handcraft 'Signature' cocktail, this particular one may have come closest. Check out my collaboration with Striped Pig Distillery and Charleston Food Writer (Candy Herriott) as I create one of the best cocktails I've ever made (if I do say so myself) -- recipe after the jump!

Blog, Charleston, Cocktails, RumMiguelMay 17, 2016charleston, chartreuse, chsfoodwriter, cocktail, collaborations, rum, st germain, striped pigComment

The Bloody Amber Road

I've been thinking of trying to create more refreshing drinks using Aperol. While Aperol is traditionally used in Summer cocktails like the Aperol Spritz, which has been dubbed 'the perfect drink for social occasions’, Spring and Summer go hand in hand here in the Holy City. Try this cocktail recipe on for size, you'll find it'll cool you down while you're sitting on your back porch or playing some badminton (right?) during those hot Charleston Spring days.

Cocktails, WhiskeyMiguelApril 7, 2016aperol, bourbon, cocktail, Rye, whiskeyComment

The Temperance

Rum is life.

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoApril 1, 2016cocktail, original recipe, rumComment

Q&A with Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.

I recently had the opportunity to conduct a Q&A with President and Co-Founder, Taylor Huber, to talk cocktails, Charleston and the legacy of the man named Jack Rudy.

Blog, Charleston, Cocktails, RestaurantsMiguelMarch 21, 2016bittermilk, charleston, ginjoint, interview, restaurants, tipplemansComment

The Chocolate Old Fashioned - A Date Night Cocktail for Two

I'll keep this one short and sweet... very sweet.

Bourbon, Cocktails, Whiskey, WhiskeyMiguelFebruary 14, 2016bourbon, chocolate, chocolate bitters, cocktail, old fashioned, RyeComment

The Gingerbread Whiskey Sour

Learn how to make a Gingerbread Whiskey Sour from scratch using Bittermilk No. 7! Yep... from scratch, frothy egg whites and all.

Bourbon, Cocktails, Rye, Whiskey, WhiskeyMiguelFebruary 1, 2016bacon, bourbon, cocktail, manhattan, Rye, whiskeyComment

Behind the Scenes with Charleston's Craft Cocktail Experts: Joe and MariElena Raya

Joe and MariElena Raya have found incredible success with one of Charleston's best cocktail bars, The Gin Joint and craft cocktail mixers such as Bittermilk and Tippleman's Not So Simple Syrups. I had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with the couple recently for Holy City Handcraft! Find out what goes into a batch of Bittermilk, the importance of ice in cocktails and Joe Raya's Top 3 bourbon selections at The Gin Joint