North Carolina Named One Of The Nation’s Top 9 Bourbon States

Tennessee Whiskey, Kentucky Bourbon. Maybe it's time we throw North Carolina bourbon in the mix. Turns out we are already there. Our friends over at BetCarolina.com compiled a list of the nation's top bourbon states. They used Google Search data to determine which states show the most interest in one of the most popular varieties of alcohol. And while it's not my g0 to I definitely appreciate an old-fashioned every once in a while. So are you surprised North Carolina bourbon is named near the top of this list?

Top Bourbon States

Not bad, North Carolina, not bad. I've never actually (to my knowledge) had North Carolina bourbon but perhaps it's time to pay the ABC store a visit. South Carolina also made the list tied with Nevada at number 14. Know some good North Carolina bourbon I should try? Let me know!

It can be so easy to host a party (or come home after a long day) and just open some wine or a beer. Or maybe you want some liquor but take the easy route with a vodka soda or Jack and Coke. But what if you could up your cocktail game with minimal extra effort? And in doing so feel and seem a whole lot fancier. That's right, there are plenty of simple 3-ingredient cocktails that won't take you any time to make. But they will take your drinks to the next level. Many of these can be made with the bar supplies you already have at home, though a couple may require a trip to the liquor store. But you probably needed to restock anyway.

One of the drinks on my list, is actually what I think will end up being my drink of summer 2023- the Aperol Spritz. You'll also find recipes for some classics, as well as some drinks you've probably ever ordered from a bar. No need to wait for date night or girls' night out to enjoy a drink. No matter what kind of liquor you prefer one of these simple cocktails is sure to be your new go-to!

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Simply mix the three ingredients, stir, and pour into a glass. If you'd like to be a little more fancy add a brandied cherry or lemon twist.

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Add the prosecco, Aperol, and club soda to wine glass with ice and stir. Serve with a garnish of orange if desired.

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Add the three ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, then strain into a chilled glass. If desired garnish with a lime.

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Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, stir with ice then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon.

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Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, mix with ice until chilled and pour into a serving glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Combine the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into a drinking glass. Garnish with an orange or cherries.

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Fill a copper mug with ice, then pour in vodka and lime juice. Top with ginger beer.

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Add tequila and lime juice to a glass, top with grapefruit soda, and stir gently. Garnish with a salted rim and a lime wedge if desired.

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Combine rum and lime juice in a tall glass with ice, then top with ginger beer and garnish with lime.