The name may conjure images of fancy derby hats and Benoit Blanc drawls, but Julep celebrates more than just a Deep South palate. This 2022 James Beard Award winner and Washington Avenue mainstay is where owner Alba Huerta and her team pump out some of Houston’s finest cocktails, regularly revamping the menu and coming up with fun seasonals. Julep is also one of the best places in town for nonalcoholic cocktails.