Drinks

Uncork a bottle (or two) at one of these inviting new spots

Learn more about the art and alchemy of blending an award-winning bourbon with Four Roses’ Master Distiller Brent Elliott

A hint of spice underpins this refreshing gin concoction from Asheville’s Benne on Eagle

Think of this refreshing sipper from Atlanta’s Minero as an agua fresca with a vodka kick

Mississippi-made Cathead honeysuckle vodka gives this sweet-and-sour cocktail from Chattanooga’s Easy Bistro & Bar serious appeal

A distillery known for moonshine makes a rye that really rocks

This cross between a mint julep and a whiskey sour just might be your new favorite cocktail

Nick Detrich, of New Orleans’ Jewel of the South, shares his recipe for a summery sipper: Cream Sherry Cobbler

A celebratory sipper from Joe Stinchcomb of Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

To some, giving bourbons a second soak in oak is blasphemy. Others just want a second sip of the tasty results. Master taster Peggy Noe Stevens weighs in on the trend that’s pushing bourbon’s boundaries, and recommends three bottles to try

A bourbon-and-coffee cocktail from the newly-opened Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

This traditional Italian liqueur takes a turn South

Curious about amaro but not quite ready to sip it straight? Consider the Empire State of Mind from Oxford, Mississippi’s Saint Leo your on-ramp

Bring a splash of bubbly to the party with this cocktail’s key ingredient: champagne syrup

Leading up to the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, celebrate Mint Julep Month with Garden & Gun and Maker’s Mark

A spoonful of blueberry jam and an extra herb in the muddle help this julep go down

Tart up your julep with a splash of blackberry sauce and a squeeze of lemon

Behold, the perfect sipper for porch-sitting season

Hosts in New Orleans serve this festive batch cocktail during parade watch parties

A liqueur with Spanish roots makes for a favorite Mardi Gras drink