Whether it’s live music on a grassy lawn, a seafood dinner, or beach walks with a glass in your hand, read on for our favorite summer experiences to pair with muscadine wines and more.
6 Spots Shaking up Johnston County’s Craft Drink Scene
In Selma, Clayton, Benson, and Smithfield, creative restaurateurs are using craft cocktails and coffees to turn neighborhood bars and cafés into thoughtful community spots.
Magnificent Mocktails: Hawaiian Luau Punch
Whether on vacation or at home, this sparkling, tropical punch is your ticket to island time.
Taste Tradition at Walton’s Distillery
A Jacksonville attorney came home to practice law and continue a family legacy of making moonshine using a cherished recipe more than a century old.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Drink
Meet Drink category judge Inez Ribustello, the owner of Tarboro Brewing Company.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Drink
Meet Sean Umstead, an imaginative mixologist and owner of Kingfisher Cocktail Bar in Durham — and a Drink category judge for this year’s Made in NC Awards.
Tea & Toasts in Hendersonville
A Southern Cup draws on the long tradition of teatime, giving customers a place to gather and celebrate one another.
Where Spirits Rise
More than a century ago, some called Statesville the liquor capital of the world. Then came Prohibition. Today, Southern Distilling Company is on a mission to prove that North Carolina spirits are more than just moonshine.
A Renaissance of Flavor With Old North Shrub
A Cleveland County farmer uses local crops, including his own, to put a new spin on old-fashioned drinking vinegars.
