Vodka

The tomato-forward tipple everyone loves to tweak

A drink with a long history in the Tar Heel state

A sure bet whether you’re on- or off-track

Put pawpaws to good use and enjoy this pleasing sipper

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

Its origins are unknown, but its appeal is well established

Rock Town Distillery lets the Natural State shine in this winter pick-me-up

The event designer takes the hair of the dog to new heights

Sim Whatley, the founder of Duck Camp, shares a post-hunt Louisiana duck club tradition

Tip back a taste of Louisiana

Small-batch Southern vodkas step up to the palate

Tye Harrison of Asheville’s Benne on Eagle makes the most of a humble leftover

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

This effervescent vodka, lemon, and basil cocktail comes straight out of the Mississippi Delta

Think of this refreshing sipper from Atlanta’s Minero as an agua fresca with a vodka kick

Mississippi-made Cathead honeysuckle vodka gives this sweet-and-sour cocktail from Chattanooga’s Easy Bistro & Bar serious appeal

A super spicy kicked-up eye-opener

A Bloody Bull is an even richer spin on a Bloody Mary. Make it batch-style, like one G&G writer’s family, and prepare to bowl over your party guests

An Italian bartender in Miami shares a world-famous London version of the universally beloved (and argued-about) cocktail

Charleston, South Carolina, restaurateur Brooks Reitz shares a family secret