Drinks

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

The young Augusta Distillery notched a huge win at this year’s prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and it’s helping to revitalize this small Kentucky river town

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

Southern bars infuse spirits with brisket, bacon, and more—and you can, too

Don’t forget the gin

A vineyard guide to Albemarle County

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

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

A new line from Weller, a honey-infused sipper from Texas, and more bottles that explore bourbon’s softer side

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

This riff on the classic cocktail combines East, West, and the South

Meet the Batanga, a Coca-Cola–spiked sipper from Don Javier Delgado Corona and his legendary bar, La Capilla

Add a Southern twist to your cocktail for a refresher with zing

Pull up a stool at Café La Trova and five more top-rated Southern cocktail spots

Sudsy spots across the region that brim with local flavor