
DIY Hard Seltzer with Topo Chico
Transform the sparkling refresher into the cocktail of your dreams
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
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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
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Behold, the perfect sipper for porch-sitting season
Hosts in New Orleans serve this festive batch cocktail during parade watch parties
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Oyster experts from around the South weigh in on their favorite oysters, by state
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Even Kelly Fields whips up a box of Jiffy every once in a while. Here’s how she makes the store-bought stuff her own
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Remote Southern retreats to help you unwind and unplug