Drinks

Nathalie Dupree on her drink of choice—and the best way to serve it

A Southern chef reflects on the merits of a squeaky-clean brew after a hard day’s work

A pineapple rum inspires an exquisite daiquiri—and reflections on history

A chef and cookbook author joins his two favorite drinks for this smoky cinnamon-ginger cocktail

A bowl, a dipper, and a bottle of bourbon: A spirited Mississippi spin on the church-lady favorite lives up to its name

How one writer learned to stop worrying and love the rum and Coke

Everything you need to know to enjoy the region’s signature drinks, including essential Southern cocktails and a sipper for every state

The Kentucky classic that deserves mixing beyond the Derby

A beloved bourbon stunner that never goes out of style

A silky-smooth start to the day

The tomato-forward tipple everyone loves to tweak

A creamy, frothy beauty worth the effort

Slake your thirst with a true New Orleans original

An easy-sipping taste of the tropics

A drink with a long history in the Tar Heel state

A hard-working drink that’s not made for sipping

It’s a simple formula—but also one that’s endlessly debated

Too much of this heavy-artillery drink and you’ll need to call in the reinforcements

A sure bet whether you’re on- or off-track

A reliable recipe that has evolved over the decades