Essential Cocktails | Miguel Buencamino

Whether you’re mixing your very first Old Fashioned or refining a favorite classic, Essential Cocktails guides you through the fundamentals of modern cocktail-making with core techniques, practical advice, and 85 thoughtfully crafted cocktail recipes!

Cocktail creator, photographer, and founder of the popular cocktail-focused creative content production agency "Holy City Handcraft", Miguel Buencamino, combines more than a decade of recipe development with an approachable teaching style that makes craft cocktails accessible to everyone.

Perfect for beginners, experienced home bartenders, and hospitality professionals alike!

  • The history behind iconic cocktails and the evolution of cocktail culture
  • Essential spirits, liqueurs, syrups, bitters, and garnishes every home bar should have
  • Beginner-to-advanced techniques that improve every drink you make
  • Practical advice for stocking your bar, batching cocktails, and hosting the perfect cocktail party