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Infographic: What Cocktails are Shakin' in America's Bars?

Feb 25, 2019 10:13:31 AM / by Rob Patterson

Whether it’s enjoying a mimosa at brunch or a late-night martini, consumers agree that there’s nothing like a well-crafted drink. But, instead of trying to mix the perfect cocktail at home, Americans prefer to leave it to the professionals. Here, we look at on-premise cocktail consumption to discover the emerging marketplace trends and consumer preferences.


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Here are four facts you need to know about consumer cocktail consumption:


America’s Best-Selling Cocktails

Mixologists may be crafting kombucha cocktails, but consumers still prefer the classics.

  1. Margarita
  2. Martini
  3. Old Fashioned
  4. Mimosa
  5. Moscow Mule


It’s Time for a Cocktail!

When it comes to deciding what to drink, time of day matters. Here are the best sellers throughout the day.

Morning

  1. Mimosa
  2. Bloody Mary
  3. Margarita
  4. Bellini
  5. Old Fashioned


*Mornings are for mocktails! 16% of Millennials say they would choose a non-alcoholic cocktail if it’s available


Afternoon

  1. Margarita
  2. Martini
  3. Mimosa
  4. Old Fashioned
  5. Bloody Mary


*Cocktails are the least costly in the afternoon with an average price of $8 per drink


Evening

  1. Margarita
  2. Martini
  3. Old Fashioned
  4. Moscow Mule
  5. Classic Mojito


*43% of consumers say they drink cocktails at the start of the evening, rather than later at night


Night

  1. Martini
  2. Long Island Iced Tea
  3. Margarita
  4. Old Fashioned
  5. Moscow Mule


*Consumers switch to drinks with higher alcohol content later at night


Top Cocktails by Major Market

Cheers! Here’s what we’re drinking across the country


Boston

Margarita

Martini

Espresso Martini

Bloody Mary

Cosmopolitan


Chicago

Old Fashioned

Mimosa

Martini

Moscow Mule

Manhattan


Los Angeles

Margarita

Martini

Old Fashioned

Classic Mojito

Flavored Margarita


Miami

Margarita

Classic Mojito

Martini

Flavored Margarita

Old Fashioned


New York

Margarita

Martini

Old Fashioned

Manhattan

Classic Mojito


Top Cocktail Trends for 2019

  1. Elevated mocktails
  2. Focus on sustainability
  3. Mushroom-infused drinks
  4. Food-inspired cocktails
  5. Cannabis and CBD-infused cocktails


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Topics: Infographics, Beverage

Rob Patterson

Written by Rob Patterson