Summer is a time for cookouts, parties and gatherings. It’s also one of the most popular times for cocktailing. Internet searches for cocktails and recipes tends to peak during the summer months. So the folks at Drink House 247 thought it would be fun to do a little research on what American’s are liking right now. Next, they ranked those findings to come up with this list of most popular summer cocktails by state.
They crunched the numbers taking stats from Google searches in every state in the last 12 months. Then they were able to determine which types of cocktails were the subject of the most searches.
The study has some interesting revelations. For instance, certain regions shared favorites while others had very little similarities. However, there is allegedly one thing each state has in common. It is theĀ shared love of a classic Old Fashioned.
Old Fashioned was the most popular cocktail in the country. Nine different states searched for this drink more than any other. While it wasn’t first in others, it did show up in the top five.
There were some interesting stand alone finds as well. Not surprising, Mai Tai is most popular in Hawaii. It’s the only state sporting this juicy cocktail. And in Alabama, it is the Bellini. New Mexicans love the Paloma but it is the only state where this tequila drink shows up. The Margarita, however, is another story. Scroll down to see how this popular drink stacks up nationwide.
Before scrolling down, any guesses what ranks top in Florida? You might be surprised. Here are the top five cocktails along with the states that love them. In addition, find a refreshing recipe to try. Cheers!