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(#1) Alabama
- 1819-12-14
Football fans drink the sweet and fruity Yellow Hammer while cheering on their beloved Alabama Crimson Tide. The cocktail is named after Alabama's yellow state bird and is a blend of Malibu rum, vodka, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Yellow Hammers are sold by the thousands on game day.
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(#2) Alaska
- 1959-01-03
A shot of Duck Fart should do just the trick to warm up drinkers in the Last Frontier state.
The tiered shooter consists of Kahlúa, Bailey's Irish Cream, and Crown Royal whiskey.
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(#3) Arizona
- 1912-02-14
The original Tequila Sunrise was invented poolside in the 1930s and consisted of tequila, crème de cassis, lime juice, and soda water. The idea for the drink was inspired by the pretty sunsets of Arizona.
Today, bartenders traditionally substitute grenadine for cassis in order to create the effect of a sun rising inside a glass.
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(#4) Arkansas
- 1836-06-15
The cocktail named after the University of Arkansas mascot, Big Red the razorback hog, consists of vodka, amaretto, coffee liqueur, and spiced rum.
During game time, fans do their signature chant, the Hog Call, which involves a "Wooooooo" while wiggling fingers on raised hands, and screaming the words "Pig Sooie!"
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(#5) California
- 1850-09-09
For people who want to skip the Napa Valley wines and enjoy something a little more fruity, the Golden State is known for the Mai Tai, invented at the iconic drinking establishment Trader Vic's.
The Polynesian-inspired drink is perfect for days spent chilling on the beach. It usually consists of rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice.
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(#6) Colorado
- 1876-08-01
The Dude would definitely abide by a Colorado Bulldog, which is named after the Colorado State University English Bulldog mascot.
The only difference between the Colorado Bulldog and a White Russian is that the former features a splash of cola, while a typical White Russian only includes vodka, Kahlúa, and heavy cream.
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(#7) Connecticut
- 1788-01-09
The original Dark 'n' Stormy may have originated in Bermuda, but its popularity in the state of Connecticut is legendary.
There are a lot of different ways the Moscow Mule-like drink is prepared. It traditionally features dark rum, ginger beer, and lime, and is served over ice.
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(#8) Delaware
- 1787-12-07
Dewey Beach in Delaware is known for two things: their legendary parties and the Dewey Devil, a frozen cocktail with over 25% alcohol content.
The list of ingredients features a ton of booze: four different kinds of rum, Chambord Liqueur Royale de France, orange juice, strawberry daiquiri mix, and light cream.
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(#9) Florida
- 1845-03-03
The story goes that the fruity cocktail was invented in Islamorada, Florida, back in the 1950s. The bartender needed to get rid of a bunch of booze and came up with this chilled concoction that happens to pair very well with a day at the beach.
The ingredients include pineapple juice, orange juice, blackberry liqueur, banana liqueur, light rum, dark rum, grenadine, and a floater shot of Bacardi 151 - just in case there wasn't already enough booze in the drink.
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(#10) Georgia
- 1788-01-02
It shouldn't be a surprise that the Peach State would have a signature cocktail called the Georgia Peach. The sweet and simple ingredients of peach schnapps, Southern Comfort, and orange juice pair well with a nice hot Southern summer day.
The fruity drink should be served over ice with a splash of grenadine.
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(#11) Hawaii
- 1959-08-21
Tourists can skip the Mai Tai and enjoy the blue drink made famous in Waikiki. The somewhat sweet with plenty of sour concoction is made by mixing up rum, vodka, blue Curaçao liqueur, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix.
Elvis Presley music, toes in the sand, and paper umbrellas are not mandatory, but are certainly recommended.
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(#12) Idaho
- 1890-07-03
Black Velvet, a type of Canadian whiskey, is a best-selling booze in the state of Idaho thanks in no small part to the Whiskey Sour.
The popular drink of the Gem State consists of whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
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(#13) Illinois
- 1818-08-26
The Salty Dog dates back to Chicago 1952 and was possibly made by George Jessel, the genius bartender who also came up with the Bloody Mary. The drink can be made with either vodka or gin. The most important step is to make sure to heavily salt the rim of the glass, then add grapefruit juice and ice.
Fans of The Larry Sanders Show may recall that Artie (Rip Torn) was a big fan of the Salty Dog.
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(#14) Indiana
- 1816-12-11
In 2015, the Hoosier Heritage was named Indiana's best cocktail in a contest hosted by the Indiana State Museum. Crafted by bartender Jason Foust, the drink was dedicated to Abraham Lincoln.
The sipping drink is perfect for the fall season and is made of Knob Creek rye, apple cider, maple syrup, and lemon juice.
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(#15) Iowa
- 1846-12-28
The signature cocktail was inspired by the beautiful blue water of the Hawkeye State's West Okoboki Lake, which is one of only four naturally blue lakes in the entire world.
The Blue Water Margarita is made with blue Curaçao, tequila, sugar, lime, and limeade concentrate.
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(#16) Kansas
- 1861-01-29
Never heard of the Horsefeather? Then you must not be from Kansas.
The drink was whipped up for the first time in the 1990s in the city of Lawrence, which houses the University of Kansas. It's like a Moscow Mule with no vodka. It is made from whiskey, ginger ale, and bitters.
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(#17) Kentucky
- 1792-06-01
What's more Kentucky than watching the Kentucky Derby with a Mint Julep? The cocktail is so popular on Derby Day that it takes over 1,000 people to mix up about 127,000 Mint Juleps served at Churchill Downs.
The legendary cocktail is made of simple syrup, bourbon, and fresh mint.
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(#18) Louisiana
- 1812-04-30
The Sazerac was first sold in the 1800s by Antoine Peychaud at an apothecary in New Orleans to help alleviate a stomachache. The drink eventually turned into the Big Easy's official signature cocktail.
It is usually made with rye whiskey, cognac, bitters, sugar, water, and absinthe (although recipes tend to vary).
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(#19) Maine
- 1820-03-15
It turns out that Maine is totally obsessed with Allen's Coffee Flavored Brandy, as it is the best-selling booze in the state. The sweet, coffee-tasting liquor is mixed with milk and called the Sombrero.
Allen's Brandy is known as the Champagne of Maine, and it's really strong at 60 proof for all of those cold Maine nights.
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(#20) Maryland
- 1788-04-25
The Preakness, one of the legs of the Triple Crown, is held in Baltimore, Maryland, every May. And just as the Mint Julep is the official drink at the Kentucky Derby, the Black-Eyed Susan is the signature cocktail at the Preakness.
The recipe can vary, but it is usually made with an icy blend of vodka, bourbon, peach schnapps, orange juice, and lime.
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(#21) Massachusetts
- 1788-02-06
You may also know the Cape Codder as a simple vodka cranberry with a slice of lime. The area around Cape Code in Massachusetts is known for growing cranberries, and the Ocean Spray headquarters is located over in Middleborough, Massachusetts.
The sweet and tart drink is a staple around the country and all over the Bay State.
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(#22) Michigan
- 1837-01-26
In 1968, a bartender named Jerome Adams from the Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit invented the Hummer. It became a popular drink among fans of sailing and then quickly spread around the Wolverine State.
It is made in a blender with rum, Kahlúa, and vanilla ice cream.
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(#23) Minnesota
- 1817-12-10
The Bootleg is Minnesota's official signature cocktail. It dates back to the Prohibition era and has become a country club summertime staple.
It's basically a mojito but is made with gin instead of rum. It also features mint leaves, fresh lime, frozen lemonade and limeade, and soda water.
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(#24) Mississippi
- 1817-12-10
Mississippi Punch is a strong drink made for veteran imbibers, or perhaps someone who just wants to get totally intoxicated.
It's made by mixing cognac, bourbon, dark rum, lemon juice, and sugar. Pour over ice and be careful because it tastes devilishly delightful.
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(#25) Missouri
- 1821-08-10
The sweet and very potent Caribou Lou got its first mix in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1995. The libation is made by combining 151-proof rum, pineapple juice, and Malibu rum. It also inspired a 2006 rap song by Tech N9ne.
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(#26) Montana
- 1889-11-08
The Moscow Mule did not originate in Montana. However, the popular drink is a big seller in Big Sky Country.
It's made by mixing ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice. It is served over ice in its signature copper mug.
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(#27) Nebraska
- 1867-03-01
The powder-based sugary drink you consumed as a kid was invented in Hastings, Nebraska, by a man named Edwin Perkins.
And what's better than Kool-Aid? A Kool-Aid Caddy, which simply adds vodka and orange juice to the sweet drink.
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(#28) Nevada
- 1864-10-31
Fans of sweet 'n' sour cocktails will enjoy the Nevada Cocktail. It's a simple drink made with rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, sugar, and bitters.
Mix into a shaker filled with ice and then strain into a glass.
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(#29) New Hampshire
- 1788-06-21
What's more lovely than New Hampshire in the fall? Bartender James Ives came up with the Apple in the Dark at an inn near Dartmouth College, which has made it a popular drink at the Ivy League school.
It's made from Scotch whisky that has been infused with apples, rum, Drambuie, demerara syrup, and bitters.
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(#30) New Jersey
- 1787-12-18
The Jack Rose dates back to the Roaring '20s, although the details of its origins are disputed. The cocktail gets its moniker from its main ingredient of applejack and the final product's rose color.
In addition to the brandy, the Garden State's signature cocktail is made with fresh lime juice and grenadine.
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(#31) New Mexico
- 1912-01-06
Arturo Jaramillo, at his ranch in Chimayó, New Mexico, whipped up this cocktail because there were a bounty of apples growing in the region. The drink became a local hit in the 1960s.
It's made by mixing tequila, apple cider, lemon juice, and crème de cassis.
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(#32) New York
- 1788-07-26
Perhaps it's better to ask what liquor isn't in a Long Island Iced Tea. A favorite among partiers and experienced drinkers, the cocktail is made by mixing vodka, rum, gin, triple sec, tequila, sour mix, and a splash of cola.
It surprisingly does taste like an iced tea, which makes it even more dangerous.
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(#33) North Carolina
- 1789-11-21
Rumor has it that George Washington loved the Cherry Bounce so much that he toted it as a road soda when travelling to the Allegheny Mountains. The sweet drink has been a favorite in North Carolina since the 1600s and is the official cocktail of the capital city of Raleigh.
It's made over the course of 24 hours and features sour cherries, brandy, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg.
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(#34) North Dakota
- 1889-11-02
The Smith & Curran was first whipped up by a bartender named Gerbert Doebber in 1952 during the oil boom in North Dakota. Two oil men were looking to try something different, so Doebber prepared this sweet chocolate-tasting mix of crème de cacao, cream, and soda water.
The barkeep named it after the patrons, and it's now popular all over Roughrider Country.
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(#35) Ohio
- 1803-03-01
The official drink of the Buckeye State is just a slight variation on the traditional martini. It's made with gin, dry vermouth, and black olives (instead of the usual green olives.)
Mix it all up with ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass.
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(#36) Oklahoma
- 1907-11-16
The traditional Bloody Mary is a breakfast/brunch hangover special drink that is made with tomato juice, vodka, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce, and garnished with celery and/or olives.
In Oklahoma, they take their brunch and Bloody Marys very seriously. Some of the crazy garnishes at brunch spots in the Sooner State include eye-popping toppings like bacon cheeseburgers, shrimp, crab legs, and fried chicken.
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(#37) Oregon
- 1859-02-14
In 2004, the unlikely pairing of country legend Loretta Lynn and Jack White produced a song called "Portland Oregon." In the Grammy-nominated tune, the old cocktail Sloe Gin Fizz is mentioned:
Well, Portland Oregon and Sloe Gin Fizz
If that ain't love, then tell me what is, uh huh, uh huh
Well I lost my heart, it didn't take no time
But that ain't all, I lost my mind in Oregon
The concoction is made by mixing sloe gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda.
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(#38) Pennsylvania
- 1787-12-12
Philadelphia is an American city richly steeped in colonial history. In the 1700s, a group assembled at the Schuylkill Fishing Company, called themselves citizens, and came up with this potent punch.
What is considered by some to be the oldest alcoholic punch recipe in America contains Jamaican rum, cognac, peach brandy, black tea, lemon juice, and water.
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(#39) Rhode Island
- 1790-05-29
The Rhode Island Red beverage gets its moniker from Little Rhody's state bird, a red chicken of the same name. The drink features a heavy hand of tequila along with Chambord, lemon juice, orange bitters, agave, and ginger beer.
It should be garnished with fresh raspberries and fresh mint and served over ice.
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(#40) South Carolina
- 1788-04-23
Southerners love their sweet tea... so why not just add vodka?
The sweet tea vodka of choice is made at Firefly Distillery, which is located in North Charleston. It is South Carolina's oldest working distillery and the first to make the adult beverage.
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(#41) South Dakota
- 1889-11-02
South Dakota's most popular tourist attraction is Mount Rushmore. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that the state's signature cocktail is called the President.
The drink is a simple mix of rum, grenadine, and orange juice.
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(#42) Tennessee
- 1796-06-01
The Jack Daniel's Distillery is located in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The Volunteer State winds up drinking a lot of tart, sweet, and sour Lynchburg Lemonades on hot summer days.
It's a simple mix of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, triple sec, lemon juice, and lemon-lime soda. Be sure to add lots of ice and garnish with a lemon.
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(#43) Texas
- 1845-12-29
The traditional margarita has been around for almost a century. However, it was not until the 1970s, when Dallas restaurant owner Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine from a solf-serve ice cream maker, that the frozen liquor treat became widely available.
The tasty concoction took off both in the state of Texas and nationwide.
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(#44) Utah
- 1896-01-04
No, famed child actress Shirley Temple was not born or raised in Utah. The alcohol-free beverage is the signature cocktail of Utah and its ample number of Latter-Day Saints, because the Western state has the most restrictive liquor laws in the country.
A Shirley Temple is a ginger ale with a splash of grenadine and a maraschino cherry.
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(#45) Virginia
- 1788-06-25
Sun seekers who frequent Virginia Beach know that the best way to cool off on a hot summer day is with a slushy Orange Crush.
The refreshing summertime drink is made with vodka, orange liqueur, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice.
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(#46) Vermont
- 1791-03-04
The state of Vermont is known for its abundant supply of maple syrup. The Old Vermont features the sweet nectar and is made from maple syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, bitters, and gin.
All of the ingredients should be poured into a shaker filled with ice and strained into a chilled glass.
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(#47) Washington
- 1889-11-11
Washington state produces more apples than any other state; therefore, their signature cocktail should definitely contain apples.
The Washington Apple is made with Canadian whisky, sour apple schnapps, and cranberry juice, and is garnished with an apple slice. It is a versatile beverage often enjoyed over ice, as a shot, or chilled in a martini glass.
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(#48) West Virginia
- 1863-06-20
The copperhead is one of the two venomous snakes found in West Virginia and is the inspiration for the potent drink.
The Copperhead cocktail is a refreshing drink made of vodka, ginger ale, and lime, and served over ice.
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(#49) Wisconsin
- 1848-05-29
The Brandy Old-Fashioned is so popular in Wisconsin that its citizens consume 50% of the entire world's brandy supply.
Their signature drink substitutes the standard Old-Fashioned's whiskey for brandy. The sweet but strong sipper also has cherries, orange juice, bitters, lemon-lime soda, and ice.
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(#50) Wyoming
- 1890-06-10
The Wyoming Sidesaddle is a fairly new cocktail. It was invented in 2014 by Kylie North at a Wyoming Whiskey Company event called Bartender Shootout.
The drink is made from whiskey, gingersnap, simple syrup, lemon juice, orange bitters, and Angostura bitters.
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The history of cocktails can be traced back to ancient society. Today, cocktails have become the most distinctive mixed drink in the United States. In the late 1980s, some American bartenders, especially Dale DeGroff in New York, began to discover traditional cocktail recipes and bartending techniques that had disappeared in mainstream culture. Due to the different cultures, history, and climate of each state, the types of the most popular cocktails in every US state are also different.
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