The travel company used Google Trends data to analyze the searches for 50 seasonal drinks, revealing the most popular drinks in every state in the U.S. According to their research:
- Christmas Punch is the most popular holiday cocktail, winning in 11 states including Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Ohio and Michigan.
- Eggnog comes in second with six states. The classic boozy beverage is a favorite in Oregon, Texas, Illinois, New Mexico, Wyoming and Vermont.
- Cranberry Mimosa, a seasonal spin on the traditional brunch cocktail, is the top choice in four states - South Carolina, Kentucky, Iowa and Delaware.
- Hot Buttered Rum is also the favorite in four states, Washington, Montana, Idaho and Alaska.
- Irish Coffee warms you up from the winter chill and it’s the most popular holiday cocktail in four states as well, California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.
- Winning three states is the tropical coconut Coquito, they love it in Florida, New York and Connecticut.
- Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour is also the most popular festive cocktail in three states, Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey.
- Christmas Margarita, a festive take on the classic cocktail, is the top choice in two states, Colorado and Nebraska.
- Source: Yahoo Finance