Cocktails

Travel
Seven Cozy Southern Speakeasies (and What to Order When You Go)
Modern bars nod to the history of Prohibition, which ended ninety years ago this winter

Women of Whiskey
Celebrate America’s native libation with the leading ladies of bourbon and Kentucky’s culinary scene.

Rise from the Ruins
Gather at Castle & Key Distillery for a tour of its grounds followed by an immersive dinner.

Food & Drink
Bars Share Bewitching Cocktails for Halloween
Mixologists play mad scientist with these spooky recipes

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Reba McEntire’s Redhead ’Rita
The queen of country music’s margarita of choice is almost too pretty to drink

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Dirty Dill Martini
Tangy pickle juice takes this classic cocktail to a mouth-puckering new level

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A “Smokehouse” Bloody Mary Starring Bourbon
The mixologist at Nearest Green Distillery dares to get saucy

Food & Drink
The Ultimate Guide to Porch Pounders
Tons of ideas from chefs, Southerners, and a few Europeans for easy-sipping summer cocktails and wines

Recipe
A Chatbot Mixes a Southern Cocktail—With Surprising Results
Try the Capote Cooler, aka AI on the rocks, for yourself

Food & Drink
How to Turn Your Vegetable Garden’s Bounty into Cocktails
Three mixologist-crafted recipes that transform summer produce into an especially fresh cocktail hour

Drinks
Death & Co Makes Its Southern Debut—and Shares a Cocktail Recipe
Try the Afterglow, a sipper at the celebrated cocktail bar’s new D.C. outpost

Recipe
A “Crushable” Summer Drink Starring Yuzu and Honeydew
Don’t forget the gin

Food & Drink
How to Prep a Fabulous Cocktail Party
Set the stage for a summer party with chef Cheetie Kumar’s egg-and-herb dish with tomato chutney, spiced meatballs, and refreshing watermelon-cucumber cooler

Food & Drink
How to Throw a Winning Tailgate
Southern Soul Barbeque fires up a game-day spread, sharing recipes for wings slathered in Cheerwine sauce, a standout smoked fish dip, and a zingy Bulldog smash

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Watermelon-Cucumber Cooler
Cheetie Kumar adds a tangy rim of toasted spices to this refreshing summer cocktail

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The Bulldog Smash
A sweet Caribean classic with a Georgia twist

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The Porch Swing Cocktail
A lively blend of Southern-style sweet tea and a British Pimm’s Cup from an Oklahoma City mainstay

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Pandan-anana Boulevardier
This riff on the classic cocktail combines East, West, and the South

Food & Drink
Potent Peach Tea
Add a Southern twist to your cocktail for a refresher with zing

Recipe
The Smokin’ Marg
A Fort Worth hotel mixes up a bold margarita perfect for summer