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If you've been following along on Instagram, you'll find a more comprehensive collection of the same content you love.  If you're new here, welcome. Holy City Handcraft is a curated selection of everything from original cocktail recipes to gorgeous images and tutorial videos, all based in Charleston, South Carolina.  Oh and if you're looking into utilizing Handcraft to grow your brand or create new, engaging content, make sure to check out some of the services I provide. Cheers y'all.

-Miguel                            

 
 
 
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RECENT blog POSTS

Holy City Handcraft | Blog
To The Stars
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.

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Crafting the Perfect Bloody Mary Bar for the Super Bowl
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!

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The Bee Cause
The Bee Cause

This cocktail will have you buzzin’ (get it?)

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Blackened Sour
Blackened Sour

New whiskey/different recipe.

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Orange Sweeney
Orange Sweeney

My take on one of my [boozy] childhood favorites!

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Butterfly Tea & T
Butterfly Tea & T

It ain’t magic until you drink it…

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Nap Thyme
Nap Thyme

Given some of the lack of sleep we’ve been getting lately, I figured I’d whip something up to fix that.

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The Boulevardier
The Boulevardier

Hands down my go-to cocktail.

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Just a little nightcap from @doarbros, y’all know I love a good Daq! Thanks again @meganmakesdrinks for the hospitality. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FUNHOUSE DAIQUIRI •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @plantation.rum 3 Star, Strega Liqueur (@premiostrega), Strawberry, Arugula Simple and Lime. Shake, strain, pour and enjoy!
Honored to #ToastTheTrees with @angelsenvy and @doarbros last night! Every picture and hashtag forces Angels Envy to plant a white oak tree in honor of #NationalBourbonHeritageMonth . Also last night... My friend @meganmakesdrinks convinced me to do a little class on photography basics and @instagram 101 for some of the wonderful industry folks in Charleston. I’m happy to say it went really well. Love these folks and hope I helped educate them on proper lighting, composition and posting strategies. Cheers to y’all!
That late summer heat is in full swing, why not cool down with a fresh, cold-pressed juice cocktail while sitting poolside? I’m excited to once again #partner up with @wheatleyvodka to create some fresh new summer cocktails for y’all! This first one is for those of you who like the spiciness of ginger, health benefits turmeric and sweetness of pineapple. You’ll probably want to batch this one! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🍍THE PINEAPPLE BOTTOM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ▫️1½ oz. @wheatleyvodka Vodka ▫️3 oz. Fresh Cold-Pressed Pineapple/Tumeric/Ginger ▫️½ oz. Blue Agave Nectar ▫️¾ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice ▫️5 Drops Tiki Bitters ▫️2 Slices of Jalapeño ▫️1 Fresh Pineapple Wedge •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Combine all ingredients except the garnishes in a shaking tin with ice. Shake and strain into a large cup with crushed ice. Garnish a pineapple wedge, a jalapeño slice and pineapple fronds (optional). Serve and enjoy! 21+ #WheatleyVodka #BestInCraft
🍉HURRICANE PREP PRO-TIP #1: Turn your perishable fruit items into fresh juice cocktails. In a #partnership with @wheatleyvodka - I'll show you how to mix up a refreshing cocktail to weather this storm. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• THE GALLAGHER •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ▫️1½ oz. @wheatleyvodka Vodka ▫️2 oz. Fresh Cold-Pressed Watermelon/Lime ▫️½ oz. Grenadine ▫️¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice ▫️5 Drops Celery Bitters ▫️1 Sprig Basil (Save a leaf for garnish) ▫️4-5 Small Frozen Watermelon Cubes ▫️1 Fresh Watermelon Wedge (garnish) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Combine all ingredients except the garnishes in a shaking tin with ice. Shake and strain into a Mason jar with crushed ice. Top with frozen watermelon cubes. Garnish a watermelon wedge and basil leaf. Serve and enjoy! 21+ #WheatleyVodka #BestInCraft
 

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