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Big News! $1 Margaritas Are Back At This Popular Restaurant

All I needed to hear was $1 margaritas! I AM IN, WHENEVER AND WHEREVER! A popular restaurant has big news for margarita lovers. The “Dollarita” is back! Did you miss…

Big News! $1 Margaritas Are Back At This Popular Restaurant

Big News! $1 Margaritas Are Back At This Popular Restaurant

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All I needed to hear was $1 margaritas! I AM IN, WHENEVER AND WHEREVER! A popular restaurant has big news for margarita lovers. The "Dollarita" is back! Did you miss this crazy drink special?!

I am a food lover, but I also love a great cocktail. Applebee's used to have a popular item on their menu for a while and it's called the "Dollarita". The cocktail consists of tequila, lime mix, and triple sec. The best part of this big news is that the drink is $1. Previously the drink was in a 10-ounce glass. Now, it will come in a 12-ounce glass. This is something that you cannot beat. The brand announced on X (once Twitter) yesterday it would be returning.

I wish they would tell us how long it will be back, but of course that news wasn't shared. Will you be pulling up for your $1 drink? I love a good cocktail so I plan to go! Everyone loves this deal, because you get great and cheap drinks to go with your clutch late night meal. Whether you want to turn up or have a relaxing time, this special is great for both. Time to find the closest Applebee's to you and head that way!

The pandemic changed the way Americans drink. But you probably didn't need me to tell you that. When we were all stuck at home it seemed like any hour could be happy hour. And recently consumer trends show that to be the case. According to Top Agency, happy hour bar visits have increased 54% compared to pre-pandemic statistics.  This statistic comes from a study conducted by Top about cocktail trends in the contiguous United States. The study also looked at the favorite cocktail in each state and well North Carolina, we certainly are not unique.

TopAgency looked at the most popular cocktails in each state and the margarita took that title in 22 of 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii were omitted). I have to say that comes as a bit of a surprise. Don't get me wrong I love a good margarita, but I very rarely will order one outside of a Mexican restaurant or beach bar. But a lot of people in landlocked states must be! Other popular cocktails were Pina Coladas (again who is ordering these not at the beach?), Martinis, and Blood Marys.

One additional statistic Top Agency tracked the states that have the most bar visits per 100K inhabitants. And neither North or South Carolina was near the top of that list. The winner? North Dakota. I haven't visited the Dakotas and I'm sure they are lovely places but I'm not surprised as I don't think there are significant options for things to do.

How was this data collected?

The TOP Agency data team analyzed digital commerce trends in 2022. They used a combination of GPS tracking data from bars and a survey of 1,000 Americans, to determine the frequency of visits to these establishments and the most popular cocktails in the United States. Keep reading to see the states with the most bar visits as well as each state's favorite cocktail. Cheers!

Bar Visits Per 100K Inhabitants

1. North Dakota

22.4

Favorite Cocktail: Martini

Martini

2. Nevada

21.4

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

3. Wyoming

20.6

Favorite Cocktail: Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

4. Arizona

19.7

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

5. Colorado

18.8

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

6. Florida

18.1

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

7. Wisconsin

18.0

Favorite Cocktail: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

8. Montana

17.5

Favorite Cocktail: Cosmopolitan

Cosmo

9. Michigan

16.5

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

10. Minnesota

16.5

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

11. South Dakota

15.6

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

12. Oregon

15.0

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

13. Rhode Island

14.5

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

14. Ohio

14.2

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

15. Illinois

14.1

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

16. Washington

14.1

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

17. Nebraska

13.7

Favorite Cocktail: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

18. Iowa

13.6

Favorite Cocktail: Martini

Martini

19. Pennsylvania

13.5

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

20. California

13.3

Favorite Cocktail: Martini

Martini

21. Delaware

13.0

Favorite Cocktail: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

22. Kansas

12.9

Favorite Cocktail: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

23. Idaho

12.7

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

24. Missouri

12.7

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

25. Indiana

12.4

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

26. South Carolina

12.3

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

27. Massachusetts

12.2

Favorite Cocktail: Martini

Martini

28. New Hampshire

11.8

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

29. Connecticut

11.7

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

30. New Mexico

11.1

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

31. Texas

11.1

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

32. Tennessee

10.5

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

33. New Jersey

10.4

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

34. New York

10.1

Favorite Cocktail: Martini

Martini

35. North Carolina

10.0

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

36. Maryland

9.9

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

37. Oklahoma

9.7

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

38. Louisiana

9.6

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

39. Georgia

9.1

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

40. Virginia

8.9

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

41. West Virginia

8.9

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

42. Maine

8.3

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

43. Utah

8.3

Favorite Cocktail: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

44. Kentucky

8.2

Favorite Cocktail: Margarita

Margarita

45. Vermont

8.1

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

46. Alabama

7.6

Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

47. Arkansas

6.1

Favorite Cocktail: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

48. Mississippi

5.5

Favorite Cocktail: Martini

Martini
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