Drinks

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

The morning sipper of choice in New Orleans, with your pick of bourbon or brandy

A super spicy kicked-up eye-opener

Four barrels, two hurricanes, and one epic yearlong voyage: Two weeks ago, the first leg of Jefferson’s Journey ended with a tasting in Kentucky

A New Orleans barman crafts the perfect cocktail for bereft Saints fans

An exclusive look at Camellias, the glitzy champagne, caviar, and dessert spot inside the new Hotel Bennett

Meet the julep’s bubbly cousin—a signature cocktail at Charleston’s newest champagne bar

A gameday treat from Atlanta, Georgia

The doors are open at the Garden & Gun Club—our new Atlanta bar and restaurant

New bars inspired by the cantinero tradition