Southern Cocktails

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

A liqueur with Spanish roots makes for a favorite Mardi Gras drink

The morning sipper of choice in New Orleans, with your pick of bourbon or brandy

A super spicy kicked-up eye-opener

A New Orleans barman crafts the perfect cocktail for bereft Saints fans

Meet the julep’s bubbly cousin—a signature cocktail at Charleston’s newest champagne bar

A gameday treat from Atlanta, Georgia

A Bloody Bull is an even richer spin on a Bloody Mary. Make it batch-style, like one G&G writer’s family, and prepare to bowl over your party guests

Think of this history-steeped blend of sweetened tea and rum as a template— and then tweak it

This blend of brandy, rum, and Madeira really packs a wallop

Bubbly enlivens a refreshing post-prohibition mix

One bowl, three centuries of New Orleans tradition

Trade bourbon for barrel-aged tequila in a Day-of-the-Dead cocktail

Jewel of the South, the new NOLA bar from Chris Hannah and Nick Detrich, isn’t open yet. But you can get a sample of what they plan to stir up now…

A smooth-sipping fall cocktail that just might get you into trouble

An Italian bartender in Miami shares a world-famous London version of the universally beloved (and argued-about) cocktail

This drink fueled the mid-twentieth-century tiki craze. But the original recipe was lost for decades—until a New Orleans cocktail historian decoded it

Rum and coconut come together in a Puerto Rican holiday mainstay

“Kalimotxo” is a modern Basque country creation combining two Southern favorites: booze and Coca-Cola

Bourbon or rye? Mike Raymond of Houston’s Cottonmouth Club and Reserve 101 suggests you split the difference with Wild Turkey 101. Here’s why