The refreshing combination of bourbon, lemonade, and cranberry juice just might tempt you to switch horses
Drinks
Drinks
Everything you need to know to enjoy the region’s signature drinks, including essential Southern cocktails and a sipper for every state
Cocktail Recipes
Belly up to the relic where Andy Warhol, Jack Kerouac, and Bob Dylan once gathered. Plus, shake up a pineapple-infused cocktail from the menu at Eberly
The Music City bar whips up something sweet and bright for the surge of partygoers
Nashville restaurant Audrey transforms country ham trimmings into possibly the most Southern topping ever
Even a “failed” fig tree can shine in this garden-fresh drink
At Charlotte’s Billy Sunday, a decadent elixir takes note from a favorite Valentine’s Day treat
This sparkling green cocktail from Justine in New Orleans keeps the good times rolling
Get a jump on peach season with this cheeky sipper
Give your nog a nudge with this mixologist-approved interpretation
An Elf-inspired creation from the holiday menu at Alabama’s Session Cocktails
Little libations that pack a big punch
A Virginia entertaining guru reimagines an old English classic sipper that tastes like “Christmas in a glass”
Yo, ho, ho, and a Belizean bottle of eco-friendly rum. Plus: a tropical, punchy cocktail recipe
Shake up a bourbon classic
The queen of country music’s margarita of choice is almost too pretty to drink
Bourbon Sippers
Hugh Acheson’s take on a classic game day cocktail
A bourbon party punch from the Holy City
Definitive proof that bourbon and ice belong together
A grown up version of the classic Southern concoction
Morning, meet happy hour
Bartenders are giving the South’s favorite nonalcoholic beverage a boozy spin
A sweet and spicy drink loaded with Bluegrass State flavor
Bourbon or rye? Mike Raymond of Houston’s Cottonmouth Club and Reserve 101 suggests you split the difference with Wild Turkey 101. Here’s why
Shake up a bourbon classic
Shake up your cocktail routine with a Queen Bee from Atlanta’s One Eared Stag
Grapefruit, Campari, and bourbon come together in the Third Man cocktail
A very Southern cocktail
This traditional bourbon cocktail offers refreshing simplicity
A bourbon cocktail built around local ingredients and homemade honey syrup
Toast the Breeders’ Cup Classic with a fall-inspired drink from the Apiary in Lexington, Kentucky
Party Punch
A reliable recipe that has evolved over the decades
Bubbly enlivens a refreshing post-prohibition mix
Rick’s Buttermilk Biscuits and Milk Punch
Dating back to the 1740s, this punch is a timeless summertime party favorite
The return of a classic Charleston cocktail
The potent punch recipe from our October/November cover
Louisville’s High Horse doesn’t take its cocktails too seriously, as this big-batch spin on the modern classic makes clear
A surefire party starter inspired by the faithful combination of bourbon and ginger
A West Indies–inspired punch from the new Tampa EDITION, the city’s first five-star hotel
Party like it’s 1829
A fruity, boozy concoction to put you in vacation mode
Too much of this heavy-artillery drink and you’ll need to call in the reinforcements
Food & Drink
These recently released bottles offer value and versatility for bourbon fans
Travel
A spirited jaunt through the heart of Bluegrass State reveals its growing whiskey landscape
Food & Drink
From vast libraries to a vintage emporium, these recently opened bars keep bourbon front and center
Food & Drink
Raising a glass to a powerhouse group of whiskey tastemakers