3 Masters Inspired Cocktails to Bring Augusta to Your Living Room

The Masters isn’t just a tournament; it’s an entire sensory experience.

The vibrant azaleas, bright green fairways, and the quiet hum of the patrons through the meticulously manicured pines. Everything has its place, even the food and drink.

But here’s the good news: You don’t need a badge to tap into the vibes the grounds of “The National” bring. Whether you’re watching from your couch, porch, or wherever you’ve got a TV and a little bit of sunlight, there’s nothing a little sip of Georgia can’t fix.

After a few years walking the grounds, here are 3 cocktails I think could bring a little of that Augusta magic to your living room.

1. The Azalea (Masters Staple)

If there’s one drink that defines the Masters, it’s this one. Light, citrusy, and just sweet enough. It’s basically spring in a glass.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Splash of grenadine

Instructions:

1. Add vodka, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice.
4. Add a light splash of grenadine for that signature pink hue.
5. Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.

Why it works:
It’s refreshing without being complicated. You can make it in under a minute, and it feels like something you’d sip while walking Amen Corner.

2. Georgia Peach Bourbon Smash

You can’t talk about Augusta without leaning into Georgia flavors. This one brings a little Southern weight without losing that easy-drinking feel.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 ripe peach (or 1 oz peach puree)
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 3–4 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Muddle the peach, mint, and simple syrup in a shaker.
2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice.
3. Shake briefly (don’t overdo it—you want some texture).
4. Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
5. Garnish with a mint sprig or peach slice.

Why it works:
It’s a little richer, a little more “back porch at golden hour.” Perfect for late afternoon coverage when the leaders are making their move.

3. Honey Mint Julep

It’s not officially a Masters drink, but it feels right. Southern, simple, and built for slow sipping.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz honey syrup (mix equal parts honey + warm water)
• 6–8 fresh mint leaves
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. Lightly muddle mint and honey syrup in a glass (don’t shred the mint).
2. Add bourbon.
3. Fill the glass completely with crushed ice.
4. Stir gently until the outside of the glass gets cold and frosty.
5. Top with more ice and garnish with a big mint sprig.

Why it works:
It leans Southern without being heavy. The honey softens the bourbon, the mint keeps it fresh and it slows you down in the best way, which is exactly how the Masters should be enjoyed.

The Final Pour

Sure, you might not be walking the grounds at Augusta. You might not be grabbing a $1.50 pimento cheese sandwich.

But you can still set the vibe.

Throw on the coverage, open up a window (or better yet, bring your setup to the back deck), shake a drink and have a sit.

Because, the magic of the Masters isn’t about where you are, it’s about how it makes you feel. And this…well its about as close as you’re gonna get without a green jacket.