Favorite holiday cocktail of 2021 in each of the 50 states (plus D.C., Puerto Rico)
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
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California: Tequila Sunrise
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Colorado: Whiskey Sour
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Connecticut: Chocolate Martini
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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
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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
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New York: White Sangria
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North Carolina: Cranberry Punch
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North Dakota: White Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cocktail
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Ohio: Jingle Juice
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Oklahoma: Champagne Cocktail
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Oregon: Hot Buttered Rum
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Pennsylvania: Apple Sangria
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Puerto Rico: Coquito
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Rhode Island: Sangria
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South Carolina: Champagne Punch
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South Dakota: Moscow Mule
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Tennessee: Old Fashioned
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Texas: Milk Punch
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Utah: Wassail
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Vermont: Grinch Punch
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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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