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.
From the Magazine
A Guide to Using TLP Recipes
By: Emily HavenerCheck out this step by step guide from the Local Palate to help you understand how to read and use our recipes.
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Drinks
Frozen Old Fashioned
Built to withstand the heat and serve a small crowd, frozen old fashioneds are an unmatched batch cocktail for summertime gatherings.
Drinks
Spicy Peach Margarita
For a margarita that hits sweet-tart-spicy balance, try this refreshing take on the Mexican classic, crafted by Sarah Poole of Maker's Mark.
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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.
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Well-Versed in Lenoir
Lenoir bartender Clinton Tedin from Austin serves up cocktails made mostly without liquor and favoring wine.
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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.
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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.
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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.
$10.00
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 manhattans and old fashioneds 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. This set includes Woodford Reserve® Chocolate Bitters, Woodford Reserve® Orange Bitters, Woodford Reserve® Aromatic Bitters, Woodford Reserve® Sassafras and Sorghum Bitters, and Woodford Reserve® Spiced Cherry Bitters. This package will certainly be complete with Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee. It makes for the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life. The Orange Bitters hold oak tones and bitterness from gentian roots. The Aromatic Bitters pull out the essential flavors from your favorite cocktails. The Sassafras and Sorghum Bitters add a sweet and earthy taste that brightens up any libation. The Spiced Cherry Bitters include distinct cherry notes with undertones of spice—ideal for a Spiced Cherry Manhattan.
$25.00
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.
$10.00