Tiny Tinis

You’ve heard the term teeny tiny, but have you heard the term… 🍸🤏🏾

Cocktails, Gin, VermouthMiguel BuencaminoMay 21, 2024stirred, strong, Tiny, classic, olives, salineComment

The BSL

Considering I’m always just on @Instagram posting recipes but not really having an bar in town, have you ever wanted to try one of my cocktails?? WELL NOW YOU CAN!

Cocktails, Rum, Brandy, Apple JackMiguel BuencaminoMay 15, 2024stirred, bitter, strong, ginger, saline, apple, seasonal, holiday, biscottiComment

The Rock Hopper

An espresso martini crossed with a mint chocolate Irish coffee? Sure, I got you

’Tis the season after all, I’ve come up with the perfect recipe to go along with this bottle of Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey. This single grain, Irish whiskey is first aged in oak then finished in Oloroso sherry casks.

Cocktails, Whiskey, Irish WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMay 9, 2024smokey, coffee, shaken, creamy, chocolate, fernet, mint, nutmeg, seasonal, salineComment

Venetian Paloma

You asked for more Paloma riffs, I gotchu!

This one subs the traditional salt rim with olive brine and it works SO well with the grapefruit in this recipe. Saline and aperitivos rend to accentuate the citrus notes and in this case, it brings out some of the grapefruit in Salers. Hope yall enjoy this one, it’d be a good one to batch.

Cocktails, TequilaMiguel BuencaminoMay 3, 2024shaken, grapefruit, lemon, saline, olives, lime, bitter, saler'sComment

The Choke and Smoke

Ok, so I’ll admit I was a big btparsons fan before, but I had the honor of taking his Amaro class at BenConCHS and was completely blown away. Luckily, Charleston, SC was a stop on his ‘Amaro’ book tour and I had the opportunity to pick his brain (again) at @edmundsoast while he was in town. He was knowledgeable, down-to-earth and one of the coolest authors I’ve had the honor of meeting. This cocktail recipe is a from his book ‘Amaro’ — definitely worth the pickup, even if its not personally signed like my copy 😉

Cocktails, Whiskey, Amaro, ScotchMiguel BuencaminoApril 29, 2024stirred, orange, smokey, sweet, bitter, saline, manhattanComment

The Pig Pen

The holidays always remind of the fall/winter flavors and spices that go into everything we eat and imbibe during the season. I recently #partnered up with 1792 bourbon to create a custom cocktail that will tie in all these flavors into a simple cocktail… Can you keep a secret? It has to do with the spiced panela syrup. Infused with flavors that remind me of fall and winter, it ties in well with 1792 Bourbon due to the bourbon’s high-rye content and spice-rich notes, alongside vanilla and caramel. Check out the recipe below and let me know what cocktail reminds you of the holidays! #1792 and #1792Bourbon

Cocktails, Rye, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoApril 19, 2024stirred, bitter, maple, strong, negroni, salineComment

White Venetian

HandcraftAfterDark | Episode 3: White Venetian

I’m a sucker for a Negroni with a couple dashes of saline but have you ever tried it with olive brine? Its a match made in heaven.

Here’s the third episode of Handcraft After Dark. In this series, I’ll feature some of my favorite night caps and maybe even some recipes that YOU recommend. Here’s the catch: they always have to be stirred and must contain 4 or less ingredients (not including the garnish).

This video series will be no-frills, quick, easy, and straightforward recipes that you can make in less than 5 minutes. Have a favorite recipe that fits the description above? Let me know in the comments section.

Cocktails, Gin, VermouthMiguel BuencaminoApril 4, 2024stirred, olives, saline, negroni, savory, saler'sComment

Umami Martini

MSG gets a bad rap, but don’t let it scare you from making this 🍸

MSG or Mono-sodium Glutamate has been widely used in cooking for centuries, but did you know it can be naturally derived as well? This compound is found in every day food such as mushrooms, tomatoes, meat and many other vegetables. There’s nothing scary or dangerous about this ingredient, just like anything else… when used in moderation. MSG is important in cooking since it provides that ‘5th’ flavor profile - UMAMI.

“What does umami taste like?” - you (probably)
Umami is the savory or meaty taste of foods. It comes from three compounds that are naturally found in plants and meat: glutamate, inosinate, and guanylate.

Gin, CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoApril 3, 2024cocktail, shaken, olives, MSG, asian, martini, saline, caperComment

Venetian En Blanc

Here’s to my ongoing obsession with trying to make a clear Negroni using new ingredients. This is a cross between a Venetian Spritz (as seen in “Spritz!” by @taliabaiocchi / @lesliepariseau) and a traditional Negroni. Just that slight salinity from the brine really balances this cocktail out. Recipe below!

Cocktails, Gin, LilletMiguel BuencaminoMarch 20, 2024stirred, bitter, olives, strong, saline, negroniComment

The Venetian Negroni

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

Cocktails, GinMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024stirred, bitter, negroni, olives, saline, strongComment

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, Gin, SherryMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024gin, strong, bitter, stirred, tea, grapefruit, foam, honey, salineComment

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.

Rye, Whiskey, CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 18, 2024stirred, strong, bitter, negroni, amaro, salineComment

The PB & J Sour

I was inspired to make y’all a cross between a New York Sour and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich… and its sooo good. I’m using cognac and a rich red wine to accentuate the grape notes which play in harmony with the peanut butter flavor in Skrewball. Try this out and let me know what y’all think!

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Whiskey, Cognac, CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 15, 2024peanut butter, sour, cognac, shaken, unique, float, wine, saline, lemonComment

The Honey Jungle Bird

Just a honey inspired take on one of my all time favorite tiki classics - The Jungle Bird. Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, RumMiguel BuencaminoMarch 13, 2024bitter, tiki, shaken, fruity, honey, campari, pineapple, salineComment

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!

Tequila, CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoMarch 12, 2024margarita, juicy, fruity, spicy, shaken, pineapple, charred, Habanero, saline, Green ChileComment

The Charred Grapefruit Boulevardier

What are pouring on this fine evening? It better be this.

Bourbon, Whiskey, CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoAugust 15, 2018stirred, negroni, bitter, saline, grapefruit, campari, charredComment

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