Drinks

A Tarheel State–inspired twist on the classic gin and tonic

Try Sean Brock’s spicy version of a classic beer cocktail

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

Named after a bar regular who has a strong inclination toward rum, the key to this cocktail is the peach-infused liquor

One bowl, three centuries of New Orleans tradition

A classic Caribbean liqueur blends with bourbon to bewitch the senses

A bourbon-based twist on the Negroni, this classic cocktail came to life in 1920s Paris. Andy Nelson, of Nashville’s Green Brier Distillery, shows how to mix one

Make your own version of the refreshing Nashville original

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

A Steel Magnolias–themed cocktail for all the Shelbys out there—and Clairees, Truvys, Ouisers, Annelles, and M’Lynns

Yes, we suggest you try it

A sparkling way to celebrate your new vessel

A celebratory sipper from Joe Stinchcomb of Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

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

This rich, chocolaty dessert drink is an after-dinner indulgence well worth rediscovering

Think of this refreshing sipper from Atlanta’s Minero as an agua fresca with a vodka kick

The welcome chill factor of the frozen cocktail

A cocktail marriage between a summertime classic and flavors of the Southeastern forest

A hauntingly good cocktail from the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans

Dating back to the 1740s, this punch is a timeless summertime party favorite

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

Brew this spicy, apple-infused potion (cauldron optional) for your next fall gathering