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