Sunday, 4 March 2018

Here Are The Most Popular Alcoholic Drinks In Each State, According To People Who Live There

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Alabama: Yellow Hammer.

Alabama: Yellow Hammer.

"It's a mixed drink that includes rum, vodka, amaretto, grenadine, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Big hit on Alabama football game days." —courtneyg43e6fd966

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Alaska: Duck Farts.

Alaska: Duck Farts.

"This recipe is Kahlua coffee liqueur, Bailey's Irish cream, and Crown Royal Canadian whisky." —maureen45rae

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Arizona: Prickly Pear Margaritas.

Arizona: Prickly Pear Margaritas.

"Micheladas and prickly pear cactus margaritas are pretty popular here." —Kandice Marrero, Facebook

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Arkansas: Whiskey Sprite.

Arkansas: Whiskey Sprite.

"Woo Pig Sooie!" —shelbyt4529a7420

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California: Red wine.

California: Red wine.

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Colorado: Craft beer.

Colorado: Craft beer.

"We have the second most breweries in the country (beat only by California's large size) and the third highest amount per capita (beat by Vermont's small size, and by Oregon's drive to be the number one hipster state in all the land)." —smokinace1113

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Connecticut: White wine.

Connecticut: White wine.

*Editor's Note: No one submitted anything for Connecticut, but we looked around and white wine seems to be a winner. Plus, did you know in 2014 that Connecticut beat out California in wine consumption?

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Delaware: Dogfish Head

Delaware: Dogfish Head

"I grew up in Delaware and can say Dogfish Head 100%." —monicas433f440da

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Florida: Mojito.

Florida: Mojito.

"Everyone makes mojitos. They are light and refreshing with that citrus kick Florida is known for." —cortneyp

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Georgia: Georgia Peach.

Georgia: Georgia Peach.

"Definitely a Georgia Peach! We drink it all. The. Time." —anniecox

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Idaho: Craft beer.

Idaho: Craft beer.

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Illinois: Bloody Mary with Chicago Absolut.

Illinois: Bloody Mary with Chicago Absolut.

"Bloody Mary with Chicago Absolut (olive and rosemary infused vodka). Served with a Leinie's summer shandy chaser. Ahhhh, I love the midwest." —Stacey and Dennis Ponczek, Facebook

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Indiana: Domestic beer or local beer.

Indiana: Domestic beer or local beer.

"I'd say that Sun King in Indy is the most popular local beer." —amandak48b5a97e5

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Iowa: Busch Light.

Iowa: Busch Light.

"The obsession with Busch Light is one I’ll never understand, but damn it’s everywhere!" —brittanyw49d40489a

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Kansas: Fireball.

Kansas: Fireball.

"It's at every party and wedding." —kristatorres

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Kentucky: Bourbon, straight.

Kentucky: Bourbon, straight.

"Obviously, we drink a lot of bourbon in Kentucky. Not usually mixed with anything, though. Very few people actually drink things like mint juleps unless it's Derby season." —Rachel Hempel, Facebook

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Louisiana: Sazerac.

Louisiana: Sazerac.

"Only tourists drink Hurricanes." —Mary Mauldin, Facebook

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Maine: Allen's Coffee Brandy.

Maine: Allen's Coffee Brandy.

"Allen's coffee brandy with milk. It will get you through any kind of snow or ice storm, which is why the shelves at the grocery store are cleaned out of it the night before every nor'easter!" —shannonc4952d579f

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Maryland: Orange Crush.

Maryland: Orange Crush.

"Number one is an Orange Crush. Number two would be Natty Noh. Number three would be a Bloody Mary or an oyster shooter with an Old Bay rim." —gabriellao47ba20033

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Massachusetts: Sam Adams.

Massachusetts: Sam Adams.

"Massachusetts is known for two things: Sam Adams (duh) and vodka cranberries (affectionally known as a Cape Codder!)" —jessmkaaa

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Michigan: Oberon.

Michigan: Oberon.

"Oberon for Michigan for sure! Best summer beer from a brewery!" —ryleaw2

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Minnesota: Beertini/Midwest martini.

Minnesota: Beertini/Midwest martini.

"Michelob Golden Light/Ultra (or any kind of light domestic beer) with olives for Minnesota, also known as a beertini/midwest martini. I worked in a sports bar here and every other person who came in would order it. I'd like us to be known for classier drinks, but this is apparently what the people want!" —Anna Coleman, Facebook

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Mississippi: Mississippi Punch.

Mississippi: Mississippi Punch.

*Editor's Note: No one submitted anything for Mississippi, but this cognac, bourbon, and rum drink has the state's name written all over it.

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Missouri: Budweiser/Bud Light.

Missouri: Budweiser/Bud Light.

"You're welcome, world." —kaygro272

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Montana: Moscow Mules.

Montana: Moscow Mules.

"Montana loves Moscow Mules!" —Anne Marie, Facebook

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Nebraska: Red Beer.

Nebraska: Red Beer.

"Red beer in Nebraska! Domestic beer with a splash of tomato juice." —kelseyc7

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Nevada: Anything fruity.

Nevada: Anything fruity.

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New Hampshire: Bud Light.

New Hampshire: Bud Light.

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New Jersey: Jaeger Bombs.

New Jersey: Jaeger Bombs.

"I’m a Bartender from New Jersey, and our state is known for Jaeger Bombs. Probably because of the 'My New Haircut' YouTube video." —keithgarambone

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New Mexico: Margaritas.

New Mexico: Margaritas.

"Margaritas are popular in New Mexico. Some restaurants get fancy and have really good flavors. We love our tequila!" —poisonivy1990

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New York: Long Island iced tea

New York: Long Island iced tea

"I’m from New York, and it’s all about the Long Island iced tea." —Broadwaybby

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North Carolina: Moonshine.

North Carolina: Moonshine.

"You can often find moonshine or moonshine jelly at the farmers market." —laurenh4265bf8e3

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North Dakota: Busch Lite.

North Dakota: Busch Lite.

*Editor's Note: No one submitted anything for North Dakota, but after asking around, it looks like Busch Lite is a safe bet.

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Ohio: Bloody Mary.

Ohio: Bloody Mary.

"Bloody Marys! Tomato juice is kinda of a big thing here, given how many tomatoes we grow." —katelynnb4d29d59ec

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Oklahoma: Lunchbox.

Oklahoma: Lunchbox.

"Beer, amaretto, and OJ sounds gross, but tastes like heaven." —whitneyg49f49bd22

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Oregon: Craft beer.

Oregon: Craft beer.

"Oregon has so many craft breweries but I’d say the most popular are Deschutes Brewery, who’s known for the Black Butte Porter, and Ninkasi Brewing Company, who are known for the Total Domination IPA. Both breweries are super popular around the state and they’re a must have at the bar." —elizabethmorganw

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Pennsylvania: Yuengling.

Pennsylvania: Yuengling.

"In Pennsylvania, it's definitely Yuengling. People really like their beer here." —Sylvia Bailey, Facebook

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Rhode Island: Dark and Stormy.

Rhode Island: Dark and Stormy.

"Rhode Island is definitely the dark and stormy, aka black rum and ginger beer." —Moonjock

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South Carolina: Sweet tea and vodka.

South Carolina: Sweet tea and vodka.

"South Carolina is 100% sweet tea and vodka. Preferably Firefly. Add a lemon wedge and you're SET." —philiplouis

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South Dakota: Red Beer.

South Dakota: Red Beer.

"Red beer! Beer with tomato juice and olives." —karak463351aed

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Tennessee: Jack and Coke.

Tennessee: Jack and Coke.

"I’m from Tennessee, so I’d say probably Jack and Coke. That, and any kind of beer from independent brewers." —sarahtaylorc

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Texas: Shiner Bock.

Texas: Shiner Bock.

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Utah: Root beer.

Utah: Root beer.

"The closet thing to alcohol Utahns can get without some ridiculous liquor law." —zandrab3

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Vermont: Craft beer.

Vermont: Craft beer.

"We have so many great local brews, but Switchback is definitely the VT beer on tap at any Vermont bar." —kelseyxtensen

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Virginia: Orange Crush.

Virginia: Orange Crush.

"We are known for our orange crushes at the beach. They make them with fresh orange juice every time. They even have a whole festival revolved around it!" —katief4af1e7ff1

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Washington: Rainier beer.

Washington: Rainier beer.

"The best part of Twilight was that Charlie was literally always drinking Rainier beer. It's a Washington staple!" —Elin Mary, Facebook

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West Virginia: Moonshine.

West Virginia: Moonshine.

"Nothing beats West Virginia moonshine." —itmetheshort

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Wisconsin: Brandy Old Fashioned

Wisconsin: Brandy Old Fashioned

"The Old Fashioned. A lot of people associate Wisconsin with beer and it's a fine second, but it's the Old Fashioned." —Kara Budde and Jodie McGowan, Facebook

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Wyoming: Wyoming Whiskey.

Wyoming: Wyoming Whiskey.

"Anything with Wyoming Whiskey. Whiskey mules, whiskey sours, etc." —janellejoannes

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