This Surprising Cocktail Is The Southeast’s Favorite
In honor of National Beverage Day and World Cocktail Day coming your way on May 13th, new research highlights our favorite tipples. It comes from Casino.ca, who analyzed Google trends data…
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Getty ImagesIn honor of National Beverage Day and World Cocktail Day coming your way on May 13th, new research highlights our favorite tipples. It comes from Casino.ca, who analyzed Google trends data to find out which cocktails are the most popular across the country. If you live in Georgia and North or South Carolina you must like tequila! The most popular cocktail in those states is the Margarita.
Margaritas actually top the list as the favorite cocktail in the U.S., coming in number 1 in 31 states. All of the south east from Florida to Alabama love the marg! Other states with a love of a salted rim were California, New Jersey, Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania and Alaska.
- In the last year alone, there have been 163-thousand searches for margaritas in the U.S.
- Martinis are second, winning in nine states, including Massachusetts, New York and New Hampshire, as well as Washington, D.C.
- Third on the list is a Constantine, a gin-infused cocktail that’s the favorite in five states, including Michigan, New Mexico and West Virginia.
The 5 Most Popular Types Of Cocktail in the U.S.
- Margarita - 31 states
- Martini - nine states (New York, Louisiana,Nebraska)
- Constantine - five states (New Mexico, North and South Dakota)
- Mojito - two states (Wisconsin, Missisippi)
- Piña Colada - one state (Hawaii)
- Bloody Mary - one state (Nevada)
6 Classic Summer Cocktails Everyone Should Know How to Make
Summer is in full swing! With the July 4th holiday just days away, now felt like an appropriate time to make sure your summer cocktail game is up to snuff.
Whether you find yourself road tripping in an RV, heading to a cabin or hosting a BBQ in your backyard, you should know how to make these six classic summer cocktails.
Margarita
Teri Virbickis/Shutterstock.comWaste away with five simple ingredients: Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, ice and kosher salt. Don't waste your time with sour mix.
Negroni
Micaela Fiorellini/Shutterstock.comThe Negroni is equal parts London dry gin, Campari and vermouth rosso, and it's equal parts satisfying and refreshing.
Pina Colada
Liliya Kandrashevich/Shutterstock.comRum, pineapple juice, coconut cream and ice all blended together, the Pina Colada is an island paradise in a glass, regardless of whether or not you enjoy getting caught in the rain.
Mai Tai
Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.comYou could serve this tropical delight in a tiki-style glass, but a standard large Collins glass is just as fun with this dark rum-based cocktail.
Paloma
iuliia_n/Shutterstock.comThe Paloma has had a bit of a resurgence, and it's understandable why. Tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda on the rocks? What's not to love?
Hurricane
Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.comSaving the sweetest for last. A Hurricane is like dessert in a glass! Created in New Orleans, this dark rum, passion fruit syrup and lemon juice cocktail is traditionally garnished with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Laissez le bon temps rouler, indeed!
