Drinks

Small-batch Southern vodkas step up to the palate

A seasonal cocktail inspired by a classic Southern dessert

Plus, the tastemakers India Hicks and David Flint Wood share refreshing hospitality ideas in a beautiful new book

Tye Harrison of Asheville’s Benne on Eagle makes the most of a humble leftover

A trailblazing Southern sommelier picks her favorite “crushable” chilled wines in red, white, and rosé

A surprising key ingredient returns the original mint julep to its roots

Our virtual happy hour series features four guest hosts and four summertime cocktails made with Blade and Bow bourbon

Need your caffeine fix to come to you? This state-by-state guide has you covered

America’s native spirit flows along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, where back roads lead to new discoveries.

Three Kentucky entrepreneurs introduce a booze-free mixer for your bourbon cocktails

Louisville’s High Horse doesn’t take its cocktails too seriously, as this big-batch spin on the modern classic makes clear

A sparkling take on an island classic.

With an assist from master distiller Marianne Eaves, a group of golf pals bets on a new bourbon

Finding the right tropical refreshment is about opening yourself up to the possibilities of what’s around you (and also, rum). Make like an islander, and take it easy

A DIY take on Kentucky’s signature sip

Moonshine has moved out of the jug and into the jar, but it still packs a punch

The co-founder of Uncle Nearest, the most-awarded new whiskey brand in the country, keeps an undersung distiller’s legacy alive

Bourbon is the mellow star of a new ultra-relaxing production

Charlotte’s Optimist Hall welcomes a sophisticated new cocktail bar—Billy Sunday. Get a sample of what they’re serving up with this refreshing drink

Move over spiked seltzer. An Atlanta company is mixing up drinks you can take anywhere