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World Cocktail Day poll reveals America’s favorites by state — and the top tipple might upset cocktail connoisseurs

Nypost · · 466 words · By Ben Cost
Regional Cocktail Preferences Generational Drinking Trends
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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A recent ranking of each state’s favorite cocktails found that the highly alcoholic Long Island Ice Tea was the US’ mixed drink of choice”
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The provided web search results for this claim are generic pages for survey tools (Microsoft Forms, SurveyMonkey) and do not contain any information regarding a 'Supreme Whip' survey or the popularity of the Long Island Iced Tea by state.
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web search NEUTRAL — Use Microsoft Forms to easily create online surveys, forms, quizzes and questionnaires. AI powered, free survey tool from Microsoft.
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web search NEUTRAL — Build and design a survey or form in no time with AI, start from scratch or use one of our 500+ templates.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 13, 2026 · Discover the top 10 best online survey tools of 2024, featuring free and paid options for creating surveys, gathering insights, and improving decision-making.
https://www.smartsurvey.com/blog/best-online-survey-tools
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“New York — somewhat ironically — preferred a Spicy Margarita”
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The evidence provided includes a general Wikipedia page for Margaritas and a mention of spicy margarita preferences in Missouri and Wisconsin, but there is no mention of a Supreme Whip survey or New York's specific preference for a Spicy Margarita.
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web search NEUTRAL — A margarita is a cocktail of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sometimes simple syrup. It is served shaken with ice (on the rocks), without ice (straight up), or blended with ice (frozen).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarita
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NANdz-YKMUw
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web search NEUTRAL — Some unique takes on the spicy margarita include the spicy watermelon variety—Missouri’s preference—and hot honey—Wisconsin’s margarita of choice. Margaritas may be the official cocktail of Cinco de M…
https://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/every-states-favo…
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“World Cocktail Day [is] on May 13”
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Wikipedia and other reference sites (Calendarr, Days Of The Year) explicitly state that World Cocktail Day is observed on May 13.
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web search NEUTRAL — World Cocktail Day World Cocktail Day is a global celebration of cocktails; it marks the publication date of the first definition of a cocktail on May 13, 1806. [1] The New York tabloid The Balance an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Cocktail_Day
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web search NEUTRAL — On May 13, World Cocktail Day is observed, which honors the artistry, culture, and creativity of cocktails. This day is celebrated as World Cocktail Day because the first definition of a cocktail know…
https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/world-cocktail-day/
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web search NEUTRAL — History of World Cocktail Day World Cocktail Day was started with a nod to the publication of an important book. On May 13, 1806, The Balance and Colombian Repository coined the term "cocktail" as a s…
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-cocktail-day/
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“May 13 [is] the anniversary of the first published definition of a cocktail in 1806”
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Wikipedia and other reference sources confirm that May 13, 1806, is the date the first definition of a cocktail was published in 'The Balance and Columbian Repository'.
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web search NEUTRAL — FIRST Washington is a nonprofit organization that offers the most comprehensive STEAM program in the state – Designed to inspire kids to be future leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts, an…
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web search NEUTRAL — First Tech Federal Credit Union is the nation's premier credit union serving employees & family members of the world's leading technology companies.
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web search NEUTRAL — Insurance Products and Annuities: May be purchased from any agent or company, and the customer's choice will not affect current or future credit decisions. First Horizon Advisors is the trade name for…
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“The winner, Long Island Ice Tea, was the top drink in 11 states, including Vermont, Indiana and Iowa”
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While the evidence confirms what a Long Island Iced Tea is, there is no data provided in the search results regarding the number of states (11) or specific states (Vermont, Indiana, Iowa) where it was the top drink.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Long Island iced tea, or Long Island ice tea, is an IBA official cocktail, typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola. Despite its name, the cocktail does…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_iced_tea
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web search NEUTRAL — Long Island Iced Tea. Difford’s Guide. Discerning Drinkers (236 ratings).Long Island Iced Tea lifestyle thumbnail. Review: A cooling combination of four different white spirits, triple sec, lemon and …
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1190/long-isl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Long Island Ice Tea is a popular mixed drink that originated in the United States. It is typically made with a combination of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and cola. Despite its n…
https://www.cocktail.uk.com/cocktails/long-island-iced-tea
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“New York... where it [Long Island Ice Tea] was allegedly invented by Bartender Robert “Rosebud” in the 1970s”
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Multiple independent sources (PBS Digital Studios and a web article) credit bartender Robert 'Rosebud' Butt with inventing the drink in New York during the 1970s.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Long Island iced tea, or Long Island ice tea, is an IBA official cocktail, typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola. Despite its name, the cocktail does…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_iced_tea
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web search NEUTRAL — Bob "Rosebud" Butt is credited with inventing the Long Island Iced Tea while he was a bartender at the Oak Beach Inn on Long Island in the 1970s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRwCjlfyNGQ
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web search NEUTRAL — Long island iced tea cocktail in a bar Andrei Mayatnik/Shutterstock.On the opposite side of the coin, the state of New York claims that the drink was created at Long Island's Oak Beach Inn in the 1970…
https://www.foodrepublic.com/1559216/long-island-iced-tea-te…
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“Created for a triple sec cocktail competition at the Oak Beach Inn on Long Island”
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Multiple sources (Jerry Can Spirits and The Mixer) state the drink was created by Robert 'Rosebud' Butt at the Oak Beach Inn for a cocktail competition involving triple sec.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Long Island iced tea, or Long Island ice tea, is an IBA official cocktail, typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola. Despite its name, the cocktail does…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_iced_tea
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web search NEUTRAL — Robert Rosebud Butt created the Long Island Iced Tea at the Oak Beach Inn on Long Island, New York, in 1972, entering it in a cocktail competition that called for a new drink using triple sec.
https://jerrycanspirits.co.uk/field-manual/cocktails/long-is…
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web search NEUTRAL — Long Island Iced Tea. Link to ratings votes in the recipe 1601.Another famous story is that the Long Island Iced Tea recipe was invented by bartender Bob ‘Rosebud’ Butt back in 1972 during a cocktail …
https://www.themixer.com/en-us/recipes/long-island-iced-tea/
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“this powerful beverage is packed with five liquors — vodka, white rum, gin, tequila, and triple sec — that are baptized with lemon juice, topped with a splash of cola for color, and garnished with a lemon wedge”
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Wikipedia and other recipe guides confirm the ingredients as vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, lemon juice, and a splash of cola.
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of LONG is extending for a considerable distance. How to use long in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Long.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long
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web search NEUTRAL — LONG definition: 1. continuing for a large amount of time: 2. being a distance between two points that is more than…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/long
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web search NEUTRAL — LONG Alaska services include HVAC service, security solutions, and building automation for commercial buildings. We service the full state.
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“the Mojito... was the drink of choice in six states, including Alaska, Connecticut, and Florida”
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“the Moscow Mule... was the top tipple in Montana, South Carolina and four other states”
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“the Spicy Margarita... was the drink of choice in five other states as well, including Nebraska, Alabama and Massachusetts”
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“The Paloma... placing first in five states, including New Mexico, Arizona and Illinois”
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“A 2025 study found that 39% of Gen Z adults now say booze is their go-to social drink, while more than 60% prefer non-alcoholic options when hanging with friends”
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