Stay-at-Home Orders Call For co*cktails! Here Are the Most-Searched Libation Recipes in Every State (2024)

Tropical, fruity, and full of rum, it's no wonder why Alabamans are reaching for this sweet libation. With all the best flavors of summer, hurricanes will pretty much sweep you off your feet.

Get the recipe: classic New Orleans hurricane

An old-school classic made only with the freshest ingredients, there's nothing quite like a whiskey sour, and the folks of Alaska know this to be true. Top it off with a couple maraschino cherries or added shots — your choice.

Get the recipe: whiskey sour

Move over margarita, the paloma has come to play! This refreshing libation has an irresistible appeal, thanks to the effortless mix of tequila blanco and grapefruit soda. These drinks pair well with spicy food and warm weather, so you can enjoy it on any summer afternoon you please.

Get the recipe: paloma

Imagine: an Arkansas afternoon, a cold drink, and no worries in the world. That's what you'll get when you make this five-ingredient strawberry daiquiri. Oh, and did we mention that it has no refined sugars? Drink up!

Get the recipe: strawberry daiquiri

Californians know what's good, especially when it comes to co*cktails. These fun-filled palomas include fresh watermelon juice, tequila mixed with lime juice, sweet Rosè wine, and a dash of sparkling water. Finish this co*cktail off with a chili rim for best results.

Get the recipe: watermelon Rosè paloma

Sugar, rum, grenadine, and lime juice marry together to make this delightful drink. Put a tropical spin on it when you add a dash of passion fruit juice and garnished berries.

Get the recipe: passion fruit hurricane

Give happy hour a whole new meaning when you sip on these blood-orange margaritas. They're easy to make, super refreshing, and unlike any marg you've ever had before. Cheers, Connecticut!

Get the recipe: blood orange margarita

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

With only three ingredients, the Cuba libre is the easy-to-make co*cktail 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

A close cousin to the old fashioned, the sazerac co*cktail is traditionally made with bitters, whiskey, Cognac, and absinthe. This fun twist trades bourbon for whiskey and adds a dash of honey. Sorry, sweet tea, but you've been replaced.

Get the recipe: bourbon and honey sazerac

Hawaiians like their drinks shaken, not stirred, according to their recipe searches. The classic lemon drop martini is made with only three ingredients and can be shaken up in no time. Rim the glass with sugar to make happy hour even sweeter!

Get the recipe: lemon drop martini

Let's face it: the people of Idaho aren't messing around with their drink order. The kamikaze is a tangy, slightly sweet drink that's not for the faint of heart. Whip up a batch of co*cktails, serve it in high ball or martini glasses, or — if you're brave — as potent shots. Let's get the party started, Idaho!

Get the recipe: kamikaze

Fancy and fun, the people of Illinois know just how to make the perfect Manhattan. Made with three ingredients, this stirred drink turns every sip into a treat for your taste buds.

Get the recipe: Manhattan

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

Get the recipe: honeyed French 75

We see you, Iowa! This tangy kamikaze is sure to give you a buzz, and for that, we applaud you. With a hint of freshly squeezed grapefruit, a dash of triple sec, and your favorite vodka, it doesn't get much better.

Get the recipe: grapefruit kamikaze

Wake up right with the help of a cranberry screwdriver. Cranberry vodka, freshly squeezed orange juice, and Grand Marnier is all you need for this Kansas favorite.

Get the recipe: cranberry screwdriver

With inspiration from the cosmopolitan, the oaks lily co*cktail 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

A chocolate-flavored 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

Part drink, part dessert, these margarita floats are just the thing to cool off with on a sweltering Maine day. And look how cute the "firecracker" is!

Get the recipe: firecracker berry margarita floats

Put a sweet spin on the classic kamikaze by infusing the drink with cranberry vodka for an added kick. If you want to get rowdy, serve this libation as a shot — or present it as a classy co*cktail.

Get the recipe: cranberry kamikaze

We're drooling over Massachusetts' drink choice. In this recipe, the typical old fashioned gets an upgrade thanks to the addition of apple butter, apple cider, and cinnamon sticks. Yum!

Get the recipe: apple butter old fashioned

Classic, classy, and Sex and the City-approved, cosmopolitans are the chic drink of your dreams. The mix of vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry, and lime juice will leave your head in the clouds.

Get the recipe: cosmopolitan

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

Mississippi, we feel you. This twist on the piña colada is made with pineapple juice, coconut cream, and orange juice, bringing the tropics right to your glass! Add as much rum as you please to make it complete.

Get the recipe: painkiller

Take gin and tonics to a place they've never been before when you add umeboshi to the mix. Umeboshi is the vinegar that's leftover after pickling Japanese plums, and it's slightly sweet and briny, meaning it perfectly complements the ginger and lime in this co*cktail.

Get the recipe: umeboshi gin and tonic

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

Get the recipe: blue Hawaiian

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

Get the recipe: old fashioned

Like a Thin Mint that gets you drunk, what's better than a chilled grasshopper? To make this sweet concoction, mix green creme de menthe, white creme de cacao, and half-n-half together, and you'll be drooling in no time. Use chocolate shavings to garnish the rim.

Get the recipe: grasshopper

Shake up the usual old fashioned with this summery recipe. It's easy to create a big batch, so get ready for some serious day drinking, New Hampshire!

Get the recipe: frozen old fashioned slush

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

New Mexico is also on the old fashioned train, and we don't blame 'em! During this time, there's nothing more soothing than sipping on a rich bourbon libation. This interesting twist incorporates maple syrup, fresh rosemary, and cinnamon sticks, so you know it's about to be good.

Get the recipe: cinnamon bourbon old fashioned

It's very on brand that New York's most searched co*cktail is a Manhattan, wouldn't you say? Whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters make this drink all kinds of exciting. This pear Manhattan has a fruity spin to it, meaning you'll be sipping on it year round.

Get the recipe: pear Manhattan

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

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

Get the recipe: pear kamikaze

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

Get the recipe: boulevardier

It looks like Oklahoma has got a sweet tooth! The classic black Russian co*cktail 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

The folks of Oregon know that when it's time for a drink, it's time for a drink. This cranberry old fashioned is ultra-refreshing, so you can enjoy it any time of year.

Get the recipe: cranberry old fashioned

Shoutout to Pennsylvania for knowing what's up! Locals are on the hunt for whiskey sour recipes, which ties in perfectly with the warmer months ahead. This chic recipe utilizes edible flowers, which means the garnishing will be grand.

Get the recipe: floral whiskey sour

Looks like Rhode Island is ready to party! This pink drink packs a punch, so get ready to have a good time. Pro tip: use citrus vodka for best results.

Get the recipe: cosmopolitan

Rise, shine, and enjoy a tequila sunrise! South Carolinians are all about this fruity libation, and we're here for it.

Get the recipe: tequila sunrise

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

Dark rum, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, and chocolate syrup make this Tennessee favorite 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 co*cktails any hour of the day.

Get the recipe: bushwacker

A hot day in Texas calls for an ice-cold paloma! This magenta drink is filled with rich flavor, and not to mention, a whole lot of tequila! Cheers to you, Texas!

Get the recipe: blackberry paloma

Far in distance but close in heart, Utah residents are craving the classic Cape Cod co*cktail. Mix together muddled cranberries, simple syrup, and vodka, and sip on the cranberry drink of your dreams.

Get the recipe: Cape Cod

Sparkling pomegranate soda replaces the traditional cranberry juice in this bubbly twist on a cosmo co*cktail. Topped off with Champagne, this flirty drink is about as good as it gets.

Get the recipe: cosmopolitan

Those dwelling in Virginia are looking for refreshing co*cktail 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

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 co*cktails are seriously good, so we know they're doing something right.

Get the recipe: old fashioned

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

Did someone say mint chocolate martini? Sign. us. UP. With whipped cream-flavored vodka and minty morsels, you won't be able to get enough.

Get the recipe: grasshopper

Hats off to Wyoming, because white Russians are seriously good. This whipped coffee concoction is not you average white Russian, it's better. Mixed with vodka, Kahlúa, coffee milk, and a hint of vanilla extract, this blows freshly brewed coffee out of the water. Good morning is right.

Get the recipe: whipped coffee white Russian

A classic bourbon co*cktail, the old fashioned is about as cool as it gets. Stiff, chilled, and strong, DC knows what a good drink tastes like. Try making a smoked old fashioned if you really want to elevate your happy hour experience.

Get the recipe: smoked old fashioned