Favorite holiday cocktail of 2021 in each of the 50 states (plus D.C., Puerto Rico)

Barry Werner

December 24, 2021, 9:17 PM·3 min read

A toast to 2021

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What celebratory drink is the favorite in each state this holiday season? Thanks to Yummly.com, we have the answers for you. If you don’t like your state’s favorite, you can always try another … in moderation, of course.

Alabama: Hot Chocolate with Kahula

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Alaska: Peppermint White Russian

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Arizona: Bloody Mary

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Arizona: Eggnog White Russian

Journal Sentinel files

California: Tequila Sunrise

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Colorado: Whiskey Sour

Matt Stone, Courier Journal

Connecticut: Chocolate Martini

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Chocolate Martini, the horse, probably approves of this selection.

Delaware: Mojito

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District of Coumbia: Mulled Wine

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Florida: Daiquiri

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Georgia: Cranberry Cocktail

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Hawaii: Peppermint Vodka

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Idaho: Peppermint Mocha White Russian

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Illinos: Amaretto Sour

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Indiana: Peppermint Martini

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Iowa: Christmas Cranberry Cocktail

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Kansas: Jello Shots

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Kentucky: Eggnog Martini

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Louisiana: Rum Punch

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Maine: Mocha White Russian

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Maryland: Cosmopolitan

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Massachusetts: Martinis

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Michigan: Mudslide

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Minnesota: Brandy Alexander

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Mississippi: Mimosa

LANNIS WATERS/USA TODAY NETWORK

Missouri: Hot Toddy

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Montana: Mai Tai

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Nebaraska: White Russian

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Nevada: Margarita

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New Hampshire: Manhattan

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New Jersey: Prosecco Cocktail

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New Mexico: Coconut Rum Punch

SHAWN DOWD/ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE

New York: White Sangria

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North Carolina: Cranberry Punch

PHIL MASTURZO / USA TODAY NETWORK

North Dakota: White Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cocktail

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Ohio: Jingle Juice

Joshua A. Bickel/Columbus Dispatch

Oklahoma: Champagne Cocktail

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Oregon: Hot Buttered Rum

AP Photo/Larry Crowe

Pennsylvania: Apple Sangria

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Puerto Rico: Coquito

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Rhode Island: Sangria

Nathan Gray/Staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

South Carolina: Champagne Punch

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South Dakota: Moscow Mule

Joseph Cress/Imagn Content Services, LLC

Tennessee: Old Fashioned

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Texas: Milk Punch

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Utah: Wassail

RGJ File

Vermont: Grinch Punch

AP Photo/Jack Dempsey

Virginia: Smash

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Washington: Irish Coffee

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West Virginia: Limoncello

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Wisconsin: Vodka Slush

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Wyoming: Eggnog

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