Southern Cocktails

A cocktail for toasting to Elvis Presley, on the forty-fifth anniversary of his death

Transform the sparkling refresher into the cocktail of your dreams

Fruit preserves star in a surprising Scotch cocktail

The team at Chattanooga Whiskey’s crisp aquavit adds a malted twist to the classic

The blueberry-like fruit stars in the Deer and the Dove’s Something Genteel

The surprise ingredient makes for a refreshing springtime brunch sipper

A topflight collection of drinking vessels pays off by the sip

Southern flavors turn tropical in the restaurant’s Tahti Frio cocktail

A cognac-laced sipper ideal for early spring from Chapel Hill’s Osteria Georgi

The Press Room keeps it on the down-low and serves up classics like this Corpse Reviver #2

Donald Link’s new outpost raises a glass to the late Garden & Gun columnist

An exceptional new Southern blend celebrates tastes of the Caribbean

A post-hunt bourbon libation with a touch of the swamp

From the Garden & Gun Club in Atlanta, a holiday sipper that tastes like a tropical getaway

A summery holiday is just a sip away

The team at a South Carolina restaurant created a cocktail worthy of Ernie (rubber duck and all) in time for the show’s anniversary

A classic cocktail spins in its grave at a Durham distillery

In honor of Atlanta’s World Series run, mix this Braves-inspired cocktail from the Garden & Gun Club

This citrus-forward refresher, created by Garden & Gun Club bartender Corey Newton, packs an endless summer feel

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

A cocktail that needs no lobbying as an ideal summertime refresher

It doesn’t get much easier—or better—than this

A tropical drink that brings the beach to you

The potent tailgate staple is pretty straightforward—like a run up the middle

Its origins are unknown, but its appeal is well established

A drink to get you through the storm—and the cleanup

Here’s to your trusty new companion

Should your bourbon run out (gasp!), here’s your Plan B

A sippable salve that helps ease the agony of defeat

Rye, cherry, and vermouth compose this wintertime warmer with a nod to George Washington

Rock Town Distillery lets the Natural State shine in this winter pick-me-up

For a new lease on licorice, try this taste of Carnival in a glass

Sharp flavors enhance a Crescent City classic

The event designer takes the hair of the dog to new heights

First: Make a margarita

The Listening Room in Nashville brings back live music and hot drinks to warm up Music City

Tip back a taste of Louisiana

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 surprising key ingredient returns the original mint julep to its roots

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.

A DIY take on Kentucky’s signature sip

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

In the Virginia foothills, Old World and New unite in a bottle of single malt

A warming, spicy, boozy sipper from the Botiwalla team

Get to know an overlooked classic drink

Jägermeister returns, newly respectable

This effervescent vodka, lemon, and basil cocktail comes straight out of the Mississippi Delta

Barbecue meets its perfect match in this blend of mezcal and amaro

A hint of spice underpins this refreshing gin concoction from Asheville’s Benne on Eagle

Think of this refreshing sipper from Atlanta’s Minero as an agua fresca with a vodka kick

Mississippi-made Cathead honeysuckle vodka gives this sweet-and-sour cocktail from Chattanooga’s Easy Bistro & Bar serious appeal

This cross between a mint julep and a whiskey sour just might be your new favorite cocktail

Nick Detrich, of New Orleans’ Jewel of the South, shares his recipe for a summery sipper: Cream Sherry Cobbler

A celebratory sipper from Joe Stinchcomb of Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

A bourbon-and-coffee cocktail from the newly-opened Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

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

Your new secret ingredient: a liqueur made by monks that is also available at your local grocery store

Behold, the perfect sipper for porch-sitting season

Hosts in New Orleans serve this festive batch cocktail during parade watch parties