Cocktails

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

Mixologists play mad scientist with these spooky recipes

Shake up a bourbon classic

The queen of country music’s margarita of choice is almost too pretty to drink

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

The ultimate fall dessert drink

The mixologist at Nearest Green Distillery dares to get saucy

Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Whiskey reimagines the spirit experience in Kentucky

Tons of ideas from chefs, Southerners, and a few Europeans for easy-sipping summer cocktails and wines

Try the Capote Cooler, aka AI on the rocks, for yourself

Three mixologist-crafted recipes that transform summer produce into an especially fresh cocktail hour

Try the Afterglow, a sipper at the celebrated cocktail bar’s new D.C. outpost

Don’t forget the gin

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

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

Cheetie Kumar adds a tangy rim of toasted spices to this refreshing summer cocktail

A dive-bar favorite reimagined for the Southern breakfast table

A sweet Caribbean classic with a Georgia twist

Sip your way to Italy, no passport required

Knoxville’s Brother Wolf shares Southern hospitality, aperitivo culture, and here, a surprising triple-amaro cocktail recipe