The South’s favorite summer fruit tastes just as sweet in your glass
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
A mugged-up drink that’s pure refreshment
Stir up a toast to Marquis de Lafayette
Fresh off the sunny Atlanta patio of Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
Rum, sweet tea, and citrus come together in this warm-weather drink
While taking over a D.C. watering hole, Irish barman Oisin Kelly shares a favorite tipple
The secret? An easy homemade graham cracker syrup
This bold blend of bourbon and blackberry hails from the birthplace of brunch
A classic cocktail gets fresh
A blend of coconut cream, rhum, and a sprinkle of nutmeg and lime zest bring a taste of the French Caribbean in winter
In New Orleans, Valentine’s Day (or any day) calls for rosé
A South Carolina bar gives the classic cocktail a European twist
A simple swap for simple syrup makes this classic cocktail shine
Two North Carolina chocolate makers share their go-to recipe for drinking chocolate—plus how they upgrade the classic with cayenne pepper, peanut butter, cinnamon, or all three
The perfect nightcap for cold winter nights
Bourbon Sippers
Bartenders are giving the South’s favorite nonalcoholic beverage a boozy spin
A very Southern cocktail
A bourbon-and-coffee cocktail from the newly-opened Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi
A gameday treat from Atlanta, Georgia
Shake up your cocktail routine with a Queen Bee from Atlanta’s One Eared Stag
A sweet and spicy drink loaded with Bluegrass State flavor
A bourbon party punch from the Holy City
A bourbon cocktail built around local ingredients and homemade honey syrup
A grown up version of the classic Southern concoction
Toast the Breeders’ Cup Classic with a fall-inspired drink from the Apiary in Lexington, Kentucky
Louisville’s Garden & Gun Club shares a modern classic with a dash of rosemary
Shake up a bourbon classic
Grapefruit, Campari, and bourbon come together in the Third Man cocktail
Herbs, peaches, and bourbon come together in this riff on an old-fashioned
An old-fashioned favorite becomes a craft cocktail
Party Punch
The return of a classic Charleston cocktail
A surefire party starter inspired by the faithful combination of bourbon and ginger
An old concoction that can serve an army
Dating back to the 1740s, this punch is a timeless summertime party favorite
A reliable recipe that has evolved over the decades
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 fruity, boozy concoction to put you in vacation mode
This blend of brandy, rum, and Madeira really packs a wallop
Hosts in New Orleans serve this festive batch cocktail during parade watch parties
The big-batch solution to making crowd-pleasing cocktails
Think of this history-steeped blend of sweetened tea and rum as a template— and then tweak it
A New Orleans mainstay, milk punch is the South’s answer to eggnog
Drinks
The answer is more science than art—but a tip from bartenders will up your ice aesthetic, anyway.
Food & Drink
With Star Hill Farm Whisky, the distillery leans deep into the grain for its first new mash bill in seventy years
Food & Drink
The pro behind the beverage program at D.C.’s new late-night spot shares her top tips
Food & Drink
Six pros from top bourbon bars across the Bluegrass State give their picks for “everyday” bottles that offer value and versatility