Drinks

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

When life hands you apples…

Put pawpaws to good use and enjoy this pleasing sipper

The now-famous concoction was developed outside the Volunteer State

An old concoction that can serve an army

The French Quarter mainstay shares attributes with other renowned cocktails