The Most Popular Holiday co*cktail in Every U.S. State (2024)

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What is the most popular co*cktail in the United States? ›

Margarita

The classic Margarita co*cktail has been one of the most popular co*cktails in America for years and still remains on top. While there are many variations, the traditional recipe consists of tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice.

Eggnog remains a Christmas standard

Eggnog's popularity has a long history in the U.S., and was inspired by a similar British drink that colonists adapted. In the 1700s, people sipped eggnog to stay warm during the cold months, often spiking it with rum.

Based on search results, water stands out as the most prevalent beverage in the American diet, constituting 50% of overall consumption, encompassing both bottled and tap water.

The 'Old Fashioned' has been revealed as the most popular drink being ordered in bars right now, according to a survey of the world's best bartenders.

Scroll through this list for timeless holiday classics like Eggnog and Hot Buttered Rum; boozy versions of hot chocolate; and new riffs on classics like our Cranberry Ginger Mimosa and a Negroni that tastes like a Christmas tree. We've also included decadent after-dinner drinks and punches for a crowd.

One particularly celebratory way to is with a toast—specifically with the Queen's favorite co*cktail, Dubonnet and gin. If you're concerned about having to get your hands on a number of rare and royal ingredients to make the drink, don't worry. The Dubonnet and gin is actually quite easy to make.

How The Queen Drinks Dubonnet. Of all the Dubonnet co*cktails, the Queen prefers the classic Dubonnet and gin co*cktail. This co*cktail is essentially a gin martini with Dubonnet used in place of vermouth. The spiced flavor of the Dubonnet offers a different flavor.

Thankful Toasts

Wine was the beverage of choice for Americans during Thanksgiving, maybe because time is being spent sitting around a table of food rather than partying with the intent of getting drunk.

Classic Bucks Fizz/Mimosa. The classic morning drink for Christmas is orange juice with a little fizz in it. There are plenty of options for adding fizz to orange juice, from Cava, prosecco or Crémant to decadent Champagnes and even a little spirit should one need the extra pick me up.

What drink does Santa have? ›

Of course, Santa loves to chase his cookies with a glass of milk because it's tasty, but it also him helps endure the long road ahead of him. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that give Santa the ability to lead his reindeer to all the kiddos around the world expecting to see their favorite toy on Christmas morning.

What drink is often associated with Christmas? Depending on where you're from, co*cktails associated with Christmas vary. However, the most commonly known Christmas drink is mulled wine. Made with red wine, and a variety of spices, mulled wine is served hot or warm.

Also known as glühwein, vino caldo, glogg and vin brulé, hot mulled wine is well-loved around the world. Enjoyed during the Christmas season, mulled wine is served warm, making any holiday gathering more joyful. With just six ingredients, this mulled wine recipe is incredibly easy to make at home.

The famed Sazerac Coffee House was founded in New Orleans in 1850 and soon became known as the home of “America's First co*cktail,” the Sazerac. Using rye whiskey (in place of French brandy), a dash of Peychaud's Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually became the official co*cktail of New Orleans was created.

Coca-Cola is America's iconic soft drink, with the name of the drink referring to two of its original ingredients: coca leaves and kola nuts (a source of caffeine). Bourbon (whiskey), named for Bourbon County, Kentucky, is a corn whiskey aged in charred oak barrels.