A Taste of the South: Iconic Southern Beverages & Cocktails
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
5 Southern Spirits for Summer | Listen
By: Emily HavenerIt’s the summer of Southern spirits, and we’ve got a lineup of recommendations for whatever your mood, low-ABV and nonalcoholic included.
Drinks
Rose Colored Glasses
By: The Local PalateIn a cocktail tin, combine all ingredients except garnish.
Drinks
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.
frozen drinks for summer
our top june drinks 
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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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Blood Orange Margarita
Taste nothing but relaxation with this tequila focused blood orange margarita that brings delight for all who try it.
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“Son of a Peacher Man” Peach Bourbon Cocktail
For a summer-infused cocktail with a quick, try this peach and bourbon drink from Michael DeNicola of Harold's Cabin.
wine and pairings
our favorite bottles of the season
At the Table
Pairing Wine with Pizza | Listen
TLP met with Anthony Guerra of Oakwood Pizza Box in Raleigh and Tutti Pizza in Charleston to discuss the hot topic of pairing wine with pizza.
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.
from our partners
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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from the local palate marketplace
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
Cocktail Mixes
Candied Jalapeno Cocktail Mix
Gesus Palomino Candied Jalapeno Marinade and Cocktail Mix is perfect for marinating your favorite meats and salads, or for use in cocktails or anything you desire.
$21.00
Gift Set
Charleston Favorites Cocktail Party Gift Set
This gift box provides all the necessary ingredients to elevate your cocktail party. Serve Charleston Favorites Pickled Okra alongside a bloody mary or martini, add Charleston Favorites Hot Pepper Jelly or set out a bowl of Charleston Favorites Benne Wafers and Praline Pecans to snack on while you sip.
$50.00