Drinks
Our favorite Southern drink recipes go beyond the mint julep—though we love those, too. These are the bourbon cocktails, spritzes, and riffs that we're currently pouring.
Drinks
Orange Blossom Espresso Martini
By: The Local PalateA floral twist on the classic espresso martini, this Orange Blossom Espresso Martini blends botanical notes into rich, creamy espresso.
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Rose Colored Glasses
By: The Local PalateIn a cocktail tin, combine all ingredients except garnish.
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Cowbellion Rum Punch
By: Hannah Lee LeidyFor your next Mardi Gras party, serve this rum punch that features flavors of lime and a homemade cinnamon syrup.
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Mardi Gras Espresso Martini
Sip on this Mardi Gras espresso martini from Birdy's and feel transported to the streets of New Orleans for the holiday festivities.
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Azalea Cocktail
The refreshing cocktail, named for the iconic blooms that surround Augusta National, is a combination of pineapple juice, lemon juice, a spirit of your choice, and grenadine.
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The Gamechanger
Gamechanger is a frosty riff on Pusser’s painkiller recipe from Hometeam BBQ in South Carolina. Tropical and frothy, this cocktail is a win.
wine and pairings
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Drinks
5 Valentine’s Day Wines and Pairings from an Expert | Listen
Warren Johnson of Saint Urban's in Charleston curates a handful of Valentine's Day wines and pairings to craft your ideal romantic evening.
Radar
Our 10 Favorite Wine Bars Across the South | Listen
Raise your glass and fork at these 10 Southern wine bars where the bottle selections are pristine, but the food is just as noteworthy.
The Riff
Well-Versed in Lenoir
Lenoir bartender Clinton Tedin from Austin serves up cocktails made mostly without liquor and favoring wine.
Partnered
Women in Wine: Eastwood Farm & Winery | Video
Eastwood Farm & Winery is truly a multigenerational business ran by Athena Eastwood and her daughters Hannah Velie and Megan Taub.
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in the spirit
The Riff
The Riff: Corn n’ Oil | Video
Christian Favier, bar manager at The Ordinary in Charleston, shares his riff on the traditional Caribbean rum cocktail, the Corn n’ Oil.
In the Field
Cafe La Trova: Miami’s Best Mojito | Video
Tucked away in Little Havana in Miami, Cafe La Trova stands as a beacon for all things Cuban with cantinero Julio Cabrera at the helm.
The Riff
The Riff: The Ginger Highball with Virgil Kaine | Video
Virgil Kaine founder, David Szlam, shows a simple recipe for a ginger highball using his craft ginger bourbon.
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Bar Tools
Hawthorne Strainer
Whether you’re an at-home bartender or a seasoned professional, Jack Rudy’s bar tools are a necessary addition to your bar cart. No matter which combination of the jigger, weighted shaker tins, Hawthorne Strainer, or Teardrop Barspoon you choose, you’re sure to see your skills improve.
$11.00
Bitters
Woodford Reserve® Bitters Dram Set (5-Pack)
Collect all five outstanding Woodford Reserve® Bitters flavors with this combination 10-ml dram set. The combination set comes in a sleek, stylish gift box and is a perfect introduction to all of the Woodford Reserve® Bitters flavors. Spice up your classic Manhattan or Old-fashioned with a dash of the range of flavors, enhanced with their bourbon barrel aging techniques. The set makes for an ideal gift for the home mixologist in your life or for the amateur that is looking to expand their personal collection. Each big Bourbon Barrel Food flavor is made in small batches and tested at the Woodford Reserve® distillery room. All five of the Woodford Reserve® Bitters are effortlessly handy and easy to use with the convenient drip dram topper that lets you use as little or as much as you want. Make the perfect cocktails or baked goods, or add a drop to a tall glass of seltzer water with these endlessly versatile flavors.
$30.00
Bar Tools
Jack Rudy Jigger
Whether you’re an at-home bartender or a seasoned professional, Jack Rudy’s bar tools are a necessary addition to your bar cart. No matter which combination of the jigger, weighted shaker tins, Hawthorne Strainer, or Teardrop Barspoon you choose, you’re sure to see your skills improve.
$12.00