Florida: Here Is Our 2023 Most Popular Christmas Drink
It’s hard not to reference Clark Griswold pouring eggnog or moose glasses when you think of common holiday season drinks. However, Tasting Table recently detailed the most popular Christmas drink in every state, and the choice in Florida is surprising.
“Just what beverage puts you in the Christmas spirit may depend on in which U.S. state you live,” they said.
Holiday drinks have the ability to make you feel joy before even taking a sip. That’s because often they are representative of being in great company and celebrating the season. Krafty Christmas concoctions are welcomed with a wide range of festive options. Whether you are partying with friends and family, curling up by the fire to watch a holiday movie, or out at the company bash, these drinks are often part of the experience.
Tasting Table explained that the most popular of these drinks this year is the poinsettia cocktail. This is a nice mix of champagne, triple sec, and cranberry juice. If you really want to make it catch the eye, you can add a little pine or mint garnish to make the red and green colors pop. Moreover, 12 states point to the poinsettia cocktail as their favorite drink this holiday season.
Nonetheless, Florida was part of a group that chose another popular Christmas drink as the favorite for 2022.
Florida Prefers The Coquito
Tasting Table detailed Florida, Iowa, Texas, North Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, and Kentucky are all pouring rum this season. By analyzing search data and Google trends, it was determined that there was an increase in popularity for the coquito.
“If you’re looking to branch out from the typical cranberry and mulled wine holiday beverages, you may want to try coquito, which means ‘little coconut,'” Tasting Table explained.
Here is all you need to create a great Christmas version of this drink. With a base of coconut milk (condensed milk), mix in vanilla, coconut cream, rum, spices. To really pump up the festive spirit, you can add in peppermint garnishes and cinnamon sticks.
Florida Has One of Most Iconic Christmas Trees in America
Christmas is a special time of year, filled with fun, friends and family. The holidays are also a great time to travel. Also, if you’re really in the festive spirit, why not travel to see one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America? Here are some of the most iconic Christmas trees that always draw a crowd, and for good reason. They’re simply spectacular. Oh, and one Florida tree is on this list, because it’s really that awesome.
Before we get into some of the smaller, yet still fantastic, Christmas trees across America, let’s look at the big two. The White House Christmas Tree, Washington, D.C. is really the quintessential Christmas tree for America. The White House Christmas Tree is simply iconic. It’s a representation of the holidays in the U.S. Each year, the White House staff displays the tree in the Blue Room. Lots of decorating goes into it, too. What’s more, as for this year’s tree, a press release explains, “Christmas tree growers Amber Scott and Alex Church, Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, NC waited for the arrival of special guests from our nation’s capital who were sent to select the 2023 White House Christmas tree.”
Also, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City is iconic. Next to the White House Christmas Tree, the Rockefeller Center in New York City is the next most iconic Christmas tree in America. Each year, the selected tree towers over New York City, placed right in the Rockefeller Center. Furthermore, it’s definitely one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America.
So, what are some of the other most iconic Christmas trees in America? Read on for the list. What’s your favorite holiday display and Christmas tree? Reach out to us on social media with your picks for all things Christmas. Happy holidays.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.