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Stay-at-Home Orders Call For Cocktails! Here Are the Most Searched Libation Recipes in Every State

15/05/2020 - 01:05 PM

As the days have turned into weeks and weeks have turned into months during the coronavirus pandemic [1], people are whipping up creative recipes in the kitchen, and that includes cocktail recipes. Whether it's five o'clock where you are or just five o'clock somewhere, drink recipe queries have been popping up on Google with haste, and they don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. From frozen daiquiris in Arkansas to margaritas [2] in Maine, you'll see all kinds of intoxicatingly delicious libations on this list — and don't worry, "quarantinis" are nowhere to be found.

If you're looking to get a buzz on in the comfort of your own home or you're interested to see what your fellow neighbours are sipping on, these are the most uniquely searched cocktails by state in the past 30 days. From the East to the West, there's one thing Americans have in common, and that's a love for a good drink. Read ahead for the best boozy recipes [3], and cheers to cocktails at home. Enjoy!

Delaware: Screwdriver

Breakfast? Brunch? Dinner? Who cares! Delaware sure doesn't! The combination of freshly squeezed orange juice pairs so well with crisp vodka — and lots of it. Adding a sliver of ginger gives the drink a unique spin that tastes so good.

Get the recipe: ginger screwdriver

Florida: Cuba Libre

With only three ingredients, the Cuba libre is the easy-to-make cocktail you've been searching for. Cola, fresh lime juice, and rum come together to make this fresh Floridian libation in no time.

Get the recipe: Cuba libre

Indiana: French 75

Indiana is all about French 75s, and we're here for it! This honey-sweet twist on the classic cocktail is doubled up on ingredients (save for the sparkling wine and garnishes), making for a slightly less effervescent but flavour-packed spin on an old favourite.

Get the recipe: honeyed French 75

Kentucky: Oaks Lily

With inspiration from the cosmopolitan, the oaks lily cocktail is light, refreshing, and supercute. Kentucky knows that when you can't go to the races, you might as well bring them home to you. Giddy up!

Get the recipe: oaks lily [5]

Louisiana: Bushwacker

A chocolate-flavoured piña colada sans the pineapple, this indulgent bushwacker will have you sippin' all summer. Enjoy it as an afternoon refresher or treat it like an after-dinner delicacy.

Get the recipe: bushwacker [6]

Minnesota: Oliveto 

Well, Minnesota sure gave us a curveball! Who knew they were such big fans of this gin, olive oil, and egg white drink? It pairs well with a nice dinner, so don't be afraid to splurge on takeout.

Get the recipe: oliveto [7]

Montana: Blue Hawaiian 

Montana is ringing in summer the best way they know how — with blue Hawaiians! These colourful cocktails bring the fun to any hot day, no matter if you're seaside or landlocked.

Get the recipe: blue Hawaiian [8]

Nebraska: Old Fashioned

Made with whiskey, bitters, and a touch of sugar, there's nothing old or out of fashion about this Nebraska favourite. Add a fresh orange slice to make it complete.

Get the recipe: old fashioned

New Jersey: Manhattan

Close in proximity and drink preferences, New Jersey residents have the same hankering for Manhattans that New Yorkers do. This recipe is effortlessly timeless, so feel free to make it any day or on any occasion. Cheers!

Get the recipe: Manhattan [9]

North Carolina: Bushwacker

Coconut, rum, and creme de cacao are all North Carolinians need to get through this quarantine, or at least that's what their searches tell us. This rich drink will put any milkshake to shame, trust us.

Get the recipe: Caribbean bushwacker [10]

North Dakota: Kamikaze

Those in North Dakota know a good drink when they see one, and a stiff kamikaze never disappoints. This pear-infused recipe features citrus flavours that make it seriously good.

Get the recipe: pear kamikaze [11]

Ohio: Boulevardier

A Negroni with whiskey instead of gin, the boulevardier might be your new favourite drink. Rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth make this Ohio pick swoon worthy.

Get the recipe: boulevardier [12]

Oklahoma: Black Russian

It looks like Oklahoma has got a sweet tooth! The classic black Russian cocktail is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cola, meaning it makes for a decadent after-dinner treat. Top it off with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry to really impress your taste buds.

Get the recipe: black Russian [13]

South Dakota: Screwdriver

A lazy weekend in South Dakota calls for a stiff screwdriver, wouldn't you agree? Just mix together vodka and orange juice to get your morning off to a great start.

Get the recipe: screwdriver [14]

Tennessee: Bushwacker

Dark rum, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, and chocolate syrup make this Tennessee favourite one to remember. Whether it's made as a pick-me-up in the morning or a nighttime treat, you'll want one of these chocolaty cocktails any hour of the day.

Get the recipe: bushwacker [15]

Virginia: Old Fashioned

Those dwelling in Virginia are looking for refreshing cocktail recipes, and we can't blame them. There's nothing quite like an icy old fashioned on a hot afternoon.

Get the recipe: old fashioned [16]

Washington: Old Fashioned

Washington locals are craving bourbon whiskey with a little sugar and a dash of bitters stirred up with quality ice and garnished with an orange peel, and we have no choice but to stan. Old fashioned cocktails are seriously good, so we know they're doing something right.

Get the recipe: old fashioned [17]

West Virginia: Kamikaze

The kamikaze is quite simply a vodka margarita, and dang, it's good. Garnish the rim with lime slices to make it a drink worth envying.

Get the recipe: kamikaze [18]


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