Hugo 75

I hear the drink of the summer is the Hugo Spritz, but let’s elevate it, shall we?

Cocktails, Gin, SpritzMiguel BuencaminoMarch 12, 2024cocktail, gin, spritz, empress Comments

Salted Pineapple Comrade

This original take is a marriage of sweet and bitter, which is then balanced out with smoked salt. All these flavors work perfectly with a good 100 proof bourbon (in this case, Coopers’ Craft). Please remember to enjoy responsibly.

Cocktails, BourbonMiguel BuencaminoMarch 12, 2024bitter, stirred, cocktail, bourbonComment

The Classic Daiquiri v1.0

Always working on my daiquiri specs, let’s start with the classic though, let’s call this version 1.0

Classics, Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 12, 2024cocktail, daiquiri, sourComment

The Charred Pineapple Margarita

🍹 Happy #NationalMargaritaDay - As a throwback, may I present my go-to Margarita recipe. Yes, I realize Its a little involved to make but it also took weeks to perfect the ingredients and ratios. The Extra Añejo takes this recipe to another level by adding an extra depth of flavor from the aged Patrón offering. Its a crowd favorite every time I’ve made it (usually in batches) and hope you’ll give it a try. You won’t regret it!

Cocktails, Tequila, margaritaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 12, 2024cocktail, margarita, tequila, juicy, fruity, sour, spicyComment

Peppered Strawberry Shrub

So its spring… and you’re stuck at home with a bunch of fresh berries in the fridge and all this time… why not make a homemade shrub? If you’ve never heard of a shrub, its a decades-old way of preserving fresh fruit by macerating it in sugar, then adding vinegar to extend the lifespan - the end result being a sweet, sour and fruity syrup. The cool part about it is it doesn’t have to contain alcohol and makes for an amazing mocktail for those of you who just want a refreshing beverage to drink at home during the day.
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We may have bought almost too many strawberries at @ambrosefamilyfarm the other week and had the idea to turn these vine-ripened strawberries into a black pepper/strawberry shrub for a balance of sweet, spicy, sour and fruity. Now the fun part is taking this syrup and creating a cocktail out of it. I used @hendricksgin because of the cucumber notes, then added our black pepper/strawberry shrub syrup, lime and mint to create a refreshing springtime drink you can make at home.

Cocktails, Gin, Non-Alcoholic, ShrubMiguel BuencaminoMarch 12, 2024cocktail, gin, mocktail, non-alcoholic, shrubComment

Bahay Buko

Let’s make a Filipino inspired margarita riff to celebrate both #CincoDeMayo and #AAPIHeritageMonth🇵🇭

If you’ve seen the #AAPI acronym floating around, it stands for Asian-American/Pacific Islander. I created a cocktail recipe inspired by my Filipino upbringing and culture. This recipe utilizes a prominent southeast-asian ingredient: Ube, a purple root vegetable similar to sweet potato but a touch sweeter. This particular flavor profile of coconut, ube, and milk reminds me of cooking ube inspired desserts with my Lola when I still lived in the Philippines. Call it a homage, of sorts, I call it delicious and nostalgic.

Cocktails, Tequila, margaritaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 12, 2024cocktail, margarita, filipino, ube, sourComment

4 Southern-Inspired Tequila Cocktails

Holy City Handcraft has teamed up with FIVE other Charleston mixologists to create Southern-inspired tequila cocktails using local ingredients and featuring Herradura Ultra Ańejo.

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoDecember 3, 2020whiskey cocktail, cocktail, classicsComment

6 Festive Variations on the Old Fashioned Cocktail

Holy City Handcraft has teamed up with FIVE other Charleston mixologists to create festive variations of the classic Old Fashioned Cocktail featuring Old Forester Bourbon.

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoDecember 3, 2020whiskey cocktail, cocktail, classics Comments

To The Stars

Rose-infused cocktails? Say what? With Valentines Day around the corner, I’m excited to #partner up with Gran Gala to bring you the perfect cocktail recipe for your date night with your significant other.

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoFebruary 12, 2019cocktail, sponsoredComment

Crafting the Perfect Bloody Mary Bar for the Super Bowl

I’ve partnered up with Wheatley Vodka to not only teach you how to make your own, homemade Bloody Mary mix, but also how to set up the perfect accompaniments for fixins!

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoJanuary 23, 2019cocktail, sponsoredComment