Cocktails

Festive concoctions to help make your season a little more jolly

Drink category winners and New Orleans mixologists Max J. Messier and Lauren Myerscough revive a lost tiki syrup

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A surefire party starter inspired by the faithful combination of bourbon and ginger

Southern distillers add depth to an oft-sophomoric spirit

Spiced rum gets the New Orleans cocktail treatment

A lighter take on the classic from an acclaimed North Carolina restaurant

Regional favorites, from Grapico to Ale-8-One, are all grown up and ready for happy hour

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

Fresh mint and lemon elevate this classic Lone Star State-made soda

A sweet and spicy drink loaded with Bluegrass State flavor

A sophisticated boozy spin on a classic grape soda

Swapping old gin for new in this twist on the classic gin martini

A spirit rediscovers its bygone days in the barrel

A New Orleans bartender shares recipes for cocktails you can freeze in plastic bags and take just about anywhere

Campari, Coke, and sweet vermouth make for a bittersweet refresher

Definitive proof that bourbon and ice belong together

A twist on one of Papa’s favorite Daiquiris

A second-generation Tennessee bartender takes a mixology lesson from dad

The freshest ways to sip and savor the South’s beloved summer peaches