Drinks

A sense of offbeat fun informs Nashville’s Fancypants and its cast of playful drinks—including this perfect summer-to-fall sipper

Here’s how the citrusy libation became law—and how to mix one for yourself

The Ariston in Nashville shakes up a handful of classics for its own tequila and Aperol–laden cooler

Fortified wine embraces citrus, lemongrass, and a refreshing tea-and-honey syrup for an easy summer drink

Whether from greenhouse, windowbox, or potager, your hard-earned harvest merits a celebratory cocktail

A bracing, botanic cocktail inspired by a coastal Louisiana refuge

Your body temperature might drop after scrolling through this list

This bourbon cocktail opens the door to a refined sipping experience

The answer is more science than art—but a tip from bartenders will up your ice aesthetic, anyway.

A spirited celebration is coming to a city near you

The South’s favorite summer fruit tastes just as sweet in your glass

A mugged-up drink that’s pure refreshment

With Star Hill Farm Whisky, the distillery leans deep into the grain for its first new mash bill in seventy years

The pro behind the beverage program at D.C.’s new late-night spot shares her top tips

Six pros from top bourbon bars across the Bluegrass State give their picks for “everyday” bottles that offer value and versatility

Stir up a toast to Marquis de Lafayette

There are a few possible reasons, but Julian Van Winkle III provides the lowdown on the sketchiest explanation

Experts share the proportions and tricks they swear by

Sampling one of Buffalo Trace’s rarest pours, and talking ultra-aged whiskey and the mysterious Warehouse P with master blender Drew Mayville

Kentucky may be the bourbon mecca, but these past Made in the South Award honorees from across the region are true brown-water wonders