The Swizz Army Knife

I’m overdue for a little tiki in my life 🗿 If you haven’t used Clairin (Haitian Rum) in your tiki drinks, you are seriously missing out.

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, tiki, swizzle, rum, fire, clairinComment

The Venetian Negroni

What can I say, I’m a sucker for olive brine in my bittersweet cocktails.

Cocktails, Negroni, GinMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, stirred, bitter, sweet vermouth, negroni, amaro, olivesComment

The Pineapple Champagne Punch

This one packs a PUNCH. Looking back at that time I worked with Garden and Gun to recreate Dorothy Heyward’s Champagne Punch thanks to Wayne Curtis

Cocktails, Rum, Wine, Punch, ChampagneMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, punch, champagne, bubbly, fizzy, brandy, rumComment

The Gin Martini

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming… so let’s make a splash, shall we?

Cocktails, Gin, MartiniMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, martini, classic, gin, stirredComment

Pink Peppercorn Old Fashioned

Man, y’all are really crushing it with #ClearIceWeek - it has been putting together clear ice content for what seems like forever. Make sure to check out his page for some great tips and photos of his creations! Really great stuff - cheers everyone!

Cocktails, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, old fashioned, spicy, stirred, strongComment

The Partridge

How about a cozy winter cocktail for this Friday Eve?

I’m excited this new year to create a cocktail recipe featuring this unique whiskey. If you’re unfamiliar with Legent, it starts as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon with the Beam classic family recipe and is aged in wine and sherry casks before being blended with more Kentucky Straight Bourbon by Shinji Fukuyo, fifth-ever Chief Blender of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whisky. The result is a perfectly balanced yet complex and layered whiskey with a bright, smooth, unexpectedly long finish.

The good news for y’all is that you can get it NOW on via www.drizly.com! Check out my stories for the link. Hope y’all enjoy this recipe as much as I did.

Cocktails, BourbonMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, old fashioned, strong, stirredComment

Felicidad

A little tequila never hurt no one. This cocktail is not one to disappoint - think Margarita, but with pineapple and hibiscus. Its so, so good.

Cocktails, Tequila, MargaritaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, sour, pineapple, sweet, hibiscus, margaritaComment

The Snow Cap

This ones inspired by my friends up north 🇨🇦

Throwback to a challenge by my friends to create a unique cocktail using ingredients local to Victoria, BC. Using the fruity flavors found in ‘Mountain Berry Tea’ by @tealeavesco (Elderberry, Hibiscus, and Black Currant) along with local smoked honey from countrybeehoney, I was able to create a cocktail that is delicious on its own. I was able to take this cocktail even further by experimenting with a black currant (cassis), elderflower and pamplemousse foam to compliment the drink itself. Not going to lie, either one could be enjoyed on its own but combining the two takes this drink to the next level.

Cocktails, GinMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, foam, empress, gin, sherry, biter, floralComment

Luck of the Grasshopper

What better combo than an Irish Whiskey with notes of light notes of oak, vanilla and caramel to pair with coffee, chocolate and mint for my take on a traditional Grasshopper cocktail. I really enjoyed making this one and hope y’all try it out!

Cocktails, Whiskey, Coffee, Fernet, AmaroMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, coffee, shaken, creamy, amaro, mintComment

Muerto Noche

Looking for that Halloween cocktail recipe? Well look no further than this cocktail made with casadonramon’s Mezcal Don Ramón. This recipe is inspired by Dia de Los Muertos and combines traditional Mexican molé flavors to a traditional Mexican spirit. The ancho liqueur, combined with cocoa bitters rounds out the smokiness of Mezcal brining you a truly one of a kind flavor.

Cocktails, Mezcal, MargaritaMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, mezcal, cantarito, sour, margarita, smokey, shakenComment

The Angel’s Kick

The fact that Angel’s Envy Bourbon has massive notes of maple syrup is just 😗👌🏾

Cocktails, Rye, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, coffee, espresso, rye, whiskeyComment

The Veneto

You haven’t lived until you’ve put olive brine into your Boulevardiers, let me show you how it’s done with this recipe.

Cocktails, Rye, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, stirred, strong, old fashioned, olives, bitterComment

The Pineapple Bramble

Who doesn’t love a good bramble - this one has got some tiki inspiration and is perfect for the summer!

Cocktails, Rye, Whiskey, BrambleMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, bramble, rye, fruity, juicy, pineapple, shaken Comment

The Smokey Sunrise

Happy #NationalMezcalDay! To celebrate II’ve created an easy and refreshing cocktail using Mezcal. This recipe combines this rich, smokey Mezcal with bright flavors in pineapple, lime and naturally complemented by agave nectar. Make sure to give this one a try tonight and let me know what you think!

Cocktails, MezcalMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, mezcal, sunrise, pineapple, sour, fruityComment

Espada Spritz

Just because fall is around the corner doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a spritz! Here’s a recipe thats perfect for any occasion. Their blanco tequila pairs well with the tropical notes of pineapple and the splash of prosecco makes this drink a fruit-forward but refreshing cocktail. Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, Tequila, SpritzMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, tequila, spritz, bubbly, fizzy, pineapple, proseccoComment

The Japanese Highball

Ah yes, the Highball with Japanese Whisky - an easy 2-ingredient cocktail that is as refreshing as it is easy to make...

Cocktails, Whiskey, Highball, Japanese Whisky, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, highball, stirred, bubbly, fizzy, classicComment

The Colpetto

I may have missed the train on #NationalCoffeeDay but it was a blast to be able to create this Colpetto with my friends Amaro Montenegro! Just build it in the glass, easy peasy!

Cocktails, Brandy, Amaro, CoffeeMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, coffee, amaro, brandy, stirredComment

Papillon Bleu

You’ve seen a Negroni come in red and white… but what about blue? You need to try this one.

Cocktails, GinMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, negroni, stirred, sweet, bitter, empress, suzeComment

Garibaldi

A two ingredient cocktail?? Yep, it’s possible AND it’s delicious. This is a Dante’s (NY) original, a modern classic - it certainly deserves ALL the hype.

Cocktails, Campari, ClassicsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024cocktail, classics, campari, bitter, fruity, orangeComment

Crushed Berrymore

Strawberry and coconut just go so well together, so here’s a little something for y’all to crush on this wonderful day.

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 15, 2024cocktailComment

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