Posts in Cognac

Twelve Mile Limit

So I can’t be the only one that gets lost down the rabbit hole that is @youtube.

My favorite genre of videos are any of those that I can learn from. I recently was looking for some inspiration for a Repeal Day cocktail and stumbled across @how2drink. If you haven’t checked out Greg’s channel, you absolutely should - its educational and super entertaining.
Anyways, I made this pre-Prohibition cocktail based on his recipe and you can bet it won’t be the last one I make from his channel - I’ll post the link in my stories #videographygoals

Cocktails, Cognac, RyeMiguel BuencaminoApril 25, 2024stirred, grenadineComment

Charente Crusta

This recipe will take you straight to France 🇫🇷

We were recently invited by our friends at @hinecognacs to visit the Cognac region of France and stay at the incredible Hine House along the Charente river. This amazing experience really opened our eyes to how much time and care goes into each and every bottle of cognac produced there. From the champagne grapes to the barrel they’re aged in, each and every bottle is meticulously cared for. This cocktail is an homage to one of the cognacs we were able to sample during our stay. We were able to take part in tasting any of the Vintage collection which spans for decades, each offering was unique and tasty. The particular one that caught my fancy was bottled in 1986 (my birth year), and I remember it having an apricot forward flavor profile that became the inspiration for a twist on this traditional cocktail.

Of course I was not going to use the 1986 vintage for this cocktail so, this particular recipe was created with HINE Cognac’s H by HINE V.S.O.P. (aged 4 years), which brings a rich, full bodied base to this already wonderful recipe. Make sure to check out the full specs below. Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, CognacMiguel BuencaminoMarch 27, 2024cocktail, shaken, bitterComment

The Auld Fashioned

This one is a peanut butter and jelly take on a classic Old Fashioned using Skrewball PB Whiskey. Give it a shot!

Cocktails, Cognac, WhiskeyMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktail, peanut butter, stirred, strong, old fashionedComment

Koru Shrub

You know what they say about an apple a day… Yeah you know the rest, I create a great winter cocktail using fresh Koru apples from New York. If you’ve never heard of the Koru variety of apples, they are crisp, extremely sweet, juicy and most importantly, sustainable - making them the perfect apple to use for this season. The cool part about these apples is they’re slow to brown so they’re perfect for garnishing your cocktail, as well as using it as the main ingredient. Hope y’all try this recipe it out, it’s one of our favs. Cheers y’all!

Cocktails, CognacMiguel BuencaminoMarch 19, 2024cocktailComment

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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Cocktails, Whiskey, Wine, CognacMiguel BuencaminoMarch 15, 2024cocktail, peanut butter, sour, cognacComment

Vieux Carré

This New Orleans classic is one of my favorite night caps and it will soon be one of yours as well.

Fun Fact: Vieux Carré means “Old Square” which was the old term for the French Quarter in NOLA.

Cocktails, Rye, CognacMiguel BuencaminoMarch 14, 2024cocktail, whiskey, stirred, cognac, rye, old fashionedComment

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