Bourbon

No one will fault you for seasoning brisket with salt and pepper, braising it in beer, and calling it a day. But follow chef Lee's method—which calls for a bath of stout, bourbon, and soy sauce; a glaze made with peach jam; and a side of easy homemade pickles if you'd like—and you're on the path to savory-and-sweet nirvana.

Virtue Feed & Grain in Alexandria, VA, serves this take on an Old Fashioned, just one of their signature "hoptails."

Kings County Distillery is legally making bourbon in Brooklyn, New York.

It's a classic drink that never gets old, and this Manhattan recipe has no added frills, thrills, or paper umbrellas. Keep it simple.

The bartenders at Eleven Madison Park share their recipes for both a Mint Julep and their new take on the classic, a Creole Julep.

Put Kentucky's biggest export on double duty for Derby Day with one of these recipes.