Cocktails

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

A take on the refreshing cocktail that’s ideal for hot summer nights (or days)

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

Bring a splash of bubbly to the party with this cocktail’s key ingredient: champagne syrup

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

A spoonful of blueberry jam and an extra herb in the muddle help this julep go down

Tart up your julep with a splash of blackberry sauce and a squeeze of lemon

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