Alyson Sheppard is a food writer and hangover specialist based in the South.

City in a Glass: New Orleans (PasteMagazine.com)

City in a Glass: New Orleans (PasteMagazine.com)

The cocktail was born in New Orleans (Or so the myth goes.) Hundreds of years ago, apothecary owners here sold cure-all swills that included alcohol, bitters, water and sugar. The mixtures certainly cured sobriety, making the city a must-visit destination for luminaries such as Ernest Hemingway and non-luminaries such as bachelor-party attendees. The modern craft movement has boomed since Hurricane Katrina as demographics have shifted, but old-school classics and lowbrow frozen drinks are still New Orleans favorites for laisser le bon temps rouler

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/09/city-in-a-glass-new-orleans.html

The Best Dive Bars in Atlanta, According to Bartenders (FirstWeFeast.com)

The Best Dive Bars in Atlanta, According to Bartenders (FirstWeFeast.com)

The Best Dive Bars in New Orleans, According to Bartenders (FirstWeFeast.com)

The Best Dive Bars in New Orleans, According to Bartenders (FirstWeFeast.com)