North Carolina’s Favorite Brunch Cocktail Isn’t What You’d Think

"Breakfast is brunch, and it comes with champagne, a dress code, and a hundred of our closest friends."-Gossip Girl. I've always said that what makes brunch great is the excuse to drink in the morning. Whether you elect for a mimosa (or just the prosecco with some OJ on the side if you're like me), a bloody mary, or the signature cocktail, there is no better way to start off a weekend. I'd say some f'rose in the summer is my top brunch cocktail. A new study by Eat This Not That revealed the most popular brunch cocktail in each state. And North Carolina's favorite brunch cocktail? Well, it isn't what you would think.

At least it wouldn't be my guess. Cocktails that made the list by winning a state include of course the mimosa your classic OJ and prosecco. Sex on the Beach also made an appearance. I can't say I've ever considered one for breakfast but to each their own! An expresso martini, madras (never heard of this one!), Irish coffee, sangria and more. But North Carolina's favorite brunch cocktail? It's none of those. I do consider it a classic brunch drink, just one that tends to slip my mind. In fact, maybe I'll order one the next time I go to brunch. You know, for research.

Most popular brunch cocktails were determined by search data for each state.

A twist on a mimosa a bellini is made with prosecco and peach puree.

Nothing like tequila to wake you up. A tequila sunrise features OJ, grenadine, and tequila. Cheers!

OJ and vodka make up this popular cocktail.

Now this will be my order my next brunch. A Paloma is tequila, grapefruit soda or seltzer, and lime juice.

Any good morning begins with caffeine. And adding whiskey to your coffee, now that's perfect!

Perhaps more ideal for a warmer climate, the Sea Breeze features grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, and vodka!

Mint, white rum, and club soda make up this refreshing cocktail.

Ten states in the classic finally make an appearance. Georgia, you're basic but we love it!

When in Hawaii, have a pina colada for brunch. What's better than rum, coconut, and pineapple on a beach? The answer is nothing.

It's no surprise the home of bourbon prefers the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby.

When in Louisiana. Go big or go home with the frozen daquiri.

Wine, fruit, and rum make up this refreshing drink.

While not the drink I think of when I think of Minnesota, they love their sex on the beach. The classic beach cocktail is made of vodka, orange juice, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice.

Nebraska, you're young at heart and we love you for it. A Dirty Shirley is a take on the classic Shirley Temple (ginger ale or lemon lime soda) and grenadine. The boozy version also ads vodka.

Dessert for breakfast? In New Hampshire, it's a win! The state's most popular cocktail is a mudslide, which usually includes vodka, coffee liqueur, Bailey's, and heavy cream.

Why worry about mixers when you can just drink the prosecco straight. New York, I'm with you on this one!

I've honestly never ordered a screwdriver at an NC restaurant. But clearly, a lot of y'all are!

Oregonians love the madras which is vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice!

Sweet Tea and alcohol. Surprised this isn't the choice of the south!

Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and sweetener. This is the kick you need to get your morning started.

Ok, SC!

You have to like sweet drinks to like this. Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and grenadine.

A twist on a Pina Colada, the painkiller also features orange juice.

I'm shocked we are just now seeing the bloody mary on this list. Spicey or not, an entire meal of garnishes, build your own? The options are endless.