Standout Volunteer State distillers are making up for lost time
Drinks
Drinks
Everything you need to know to enjoy the region’s signature drinks, including essential Southern cocktails and a sipper for every state
Cocktail Recipes
Rosé all day? Save a slice for us.
These boozy delights will liven up your next fiesta
Chef Eric Cook gives the classic sipper the Creole treatment
Tame the dog days with a pineapple-powered Mexican classic
A lighter version of the classic, fresh out of Asheville
A suite of stellar craft spirits for when the forecast calls for something light and refreshing
The refreshing combination of bourbon, lemonade, and cranberry juice just might tempt you to switch horses
Belly up to the relic where Andy Warhol, Jack Kerouac, and Bob Dylan once gathered. Plus, shake up a pineapple-infused cocktail from the menu at Eberly
The Music City bar whips up something sweet and bright for the surge of partygoers
Nashville restaurant Audrey transforms country ham trimmings into possibly the most Southern topping ever
Even a “failed” fig tree can shine in this garden-fresh drink
At Charlotte’s Billy Sunday, a decadent elixir takes note from a favorite Valentine’s Day treat
This sparkling green cocktail from Justine in New Orleans keeps the good times rolling
Get a jump on peach season with this cheeky sipper
Bourbon Sippers
A gameday treat from Atlanta, Georgia
Morning, meet happy hour
This traditional bourbon cocktail offers refreshing simplicity
Hugh Acheson’s take on a classic game day cocktail
Grapefruit, Campari, and bourbon come together in the Third Man cocktail
A very Southern cocktail
Shake up a bourbon classic
Definitive proof that bourbon and ice belong together
A sweet and spicy drink loaded with Bluegrass State flavor
Bartenders are giving the South’s favorite nonalcoholic beverage a boozy spin
Shake up your cocktail routine with a Queen Bee from Atlanta’s One Eared Stag
Toast the Breeders’ Cup Classic with a fall-inspired drink from the Apiary in Lexington, Kentucky
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
A velveteen sipper from New Orleans
A grown up version of the classic Southern concoction
Party Punch
The potent punch recipe from our October/November cover
Too much of this heavy-artillery drink and you’ll need to call in the reinforcements
Bubbly enlivens a refreshing post-prohibition mix
The return of a classic Charleston cocktail
A reliable recipe that has evolved over the decades
This blend of brandy, rum, and Madeira really packs a wallop
Dating back to the 1740s, this punch is a timeless summertime party favorite
A New Orleans mainstay, milk punch is the South’s answer to eggnog
A surefire party starter inspired by the faithful combination of bourbon and ginger
Rick’s Buttermilk Biscuits and Milk Punch
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
A bourbon party punch from the Holy City
Drinks
These bottles proved they can hang with the big boys at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Drinks
Where you’ll find Erika Flowers sipping after hours
Food & Drink
Distillers in search of distinctive flavors are experimenting with heirloom and locally grown ingredients in their bourbons and other whiskeys. These recent releases bring a taste of place.
Food & Drink
These recently released bottles offer value and versatility for bourbon fans
Travel
A spirited jaunt through the heart of Bluegrass State reveals its growing whiskey landscape