Rum

An old concoction that can serve an army

A tropical drink that brings the beach to you

The potent tailgate staple is pretty straightforward—like a run up the middle

Its origins are unknown, but its appeal is well established

A drink to get you through the storm—and the cleanup

Sharp flavors enhance a Crescent City classic

From sippers to punches, here’s how to make the most of the popular spirit

Plus, the tastemakers India Hicks and David Flint Wood share refreshing hospitality ideas in a beautiful new book

Louisville’s High Horse doesn’t take its cocktails too seriously, as this big-batch spin on the modern classic makes clear

A sparkling take on an island classic.

Charlotte’s Optimist Hall welcomes a sophisticated new cocktail bar—Billy Sunday. Get a sample of what they’re serving up with this refreshing drink

Get to know an overlooked classic drink

Jägermeister returns, newly respectable

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

Bubbly enlivens a refreshing post-Prohibition mix

This drink fueled the mid-twentieth-century tiki craze. But the original recipe was lost for decades—until a New Orleans cocktail historian decoded it

The Bermudian blend of Gosling’s rum and ginger can cool down a summer beach day or warm-up a wintery night

A serious frozen cocktail from Houston’s Anvil Bar & Refuge

A North Carolina spin on a Caribbean classic

Southern distillers add depth to an oft-sophomoric spirit