Spring Recipes

A celebratory sipper from Joe Stinchcomb of Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

Bring a splash of bubbly to the party with this cocktail’s key ingredient: champagne syrup

Your new secret ingredient: a liqueur made by monks that is also available at your local grocery store

A spoonful of blueberry jam and an extra herb in the muddle help this julep go down

Tart up your julep with a splash of blackberry sauce and a squeeze of lemon

Collard greens replace cabbage in a chef’s Mississippi-influenced spin on kimchi

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

Make your own version of the refreshing Nashville original

A boozy take on a citrusy Southern classic

Strawberries, raspberries, and a little extra mint brighten up this summertime sipper

A bold cross between a traditional mint julep and a Black Manhattan

The classic julep gets an herbal citrus twist

Cognac and fig preserves put a tasty twist on the classic Derby-season cocktail

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

Definitive proof that bourbon and ice belong together

A refreshing rum-and-mint sipper for the horse-country set

An original anniversary libation by Houston bartender Alba Huerta salutes the South

Shake up your cocktail routine with a Queen Bee from Atlanta’s One Eared Stag

We asked Alba Huerta of Julep in Houston, Texas, to share her tips for mixing perfect mint julep every time

Pan-seared trout and tender spring vegetables combine for a quick and sensational skillet meal