Southern Cocktails

The playful Help Me…I’m Feeling is brimming with nostalgic Christmas spirit

A fabled whiskey makes a fanfared return

Pucker up to the subtly sweet-and-sour Mistle-Toe-Up, from the tropics-themed New Orleans eatery Mister Mao

A West Indies–inspired punch from the new Tampa EDITION, the city’s first five-star hotel

Yam it up with a Sweet Potato Sno Buzz

This unique cocktail from Tuscaloosa brings a savory, pepper-forward flavor without the heat

Brew this spicy, apple-infused potion (cauldron optional) for your next fall gathering

To root for the home team, Southern Soul Barbeque has concocted a very Georgia cocktail. Sorry, Phillies fans

A Steel Magnolias–themed cocktail for all the Shelbys out there—and Clairees, Truvys, Ouisers, Annelles, and M’Lynns

A warming apple spirit accents
a New Orleans darling

Explore the joys of infusing the sweet-and-sticky stuff in the Stinging Bee’s Knees cocktail and beyond

A New Orleans cocktail tastes like whiskey, but the starring spirit is…

Try this variation of a classic sipper from Atlanta’s rooftop cocktail connoisseurs

Carrot juice plays a starring role in this Pawleys Island cocktail

Soak up the last days of peach season with this fruity sipper from Julep in Greenville, North Carolina

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