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North Carolina’s Favorite Brunch Cocktail Isn’t What You’d Think

“Breakfast is brunch, and it comes with champagne, a dress code, and a hundred of our closest friends.”-Gossip Girl. I’ve always said that what makes brunch great is the excuse…

Favorite Brunch Cocktail

Row of cocktails for brunch at the bar.

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"Breakfast is brunch, and it comes with champagne, a dress code, and a hundred of our closest friends."-Gossip Girl. I've always said that what makes brunch great is the excuse to drink in the morning. Whether you elect for a mimosa (or just the prosecco with some OJ on the side if you're like me), a bloody mary, or the signature cocktail, there is no better way to start off a weekend. I'd say some f'rose in the summer is my top brunch cocktail. A new study by Eat This Not That revealed the most popular brunch cocktail in each state. And North Carolina's favorite brunch cocktail? Well, it isn't what you would think.

At least it wouldn't be my guess. Cocktails that made the list by winning a state include of course the mimosa your classic OJ and prosecco. Sex on the Beach also made an appearance. I can't say I've ever considered one for breakfast but to each their own! An expresso martini, madras (never heard of this one!), Irish coffee, sangria and more. But North Carolina's favorite brunch cocktail? It's none of those. I do consider it a classic brunch drink, just one that tends to slip my mind. In fact, maybe I'll order one the next time I go to brunch. You know, for research.

Most popular brunch cocktails were determined by search data for each state.

Each State's Favorite Brunch Cocktail

Alabama: Bellini

Bellini

A twist on a mimosa a bellini is made with prosecco and peach puree.

Alaska: Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Nothing like tequila to wake you up. A tequila sunrise features OJ, grenadine, and tequila. Cheers!

Arizona: Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Arkansas: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

OJ and vodka make up this popular cocktail.

California: Paloma

Paloma

Now this will be my order my next brunch. A Paloma is tequila, grapefruit soda or seltzer, and lime juice.

Colorado: Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee

Any good morning begins with caffeine. And adding whiskey to your coffee, now that's perfect!

Connecticut: Sea Breaze

SeaBreeze

Perhaps more ideal for a warmer climate, the Sea Breeze features grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, and vodka!

Delaware: Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee

Florida: Mojito

Mojito

Mint, white rum, and club soda make up this refreshing cocktail.

Georgia: Mimosa

MimosaImeh Akpanudosen/Joe Scarnici/Getty Images

Ten states in the classic finally make an appearance. Georgia, you're basic but we love it!

Hawaii: Pina Colada

Pina Colada

When in Hawaii, have a pina colada for brunch. What's better than rum, coconut, and pineapple on a beach? The answer is nothing.

Idaho: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Illinois: Mimosa

MimosaImeh Akpanudosen/Joe Scarnici/Getty Images

Indiana: Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Iowa: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Kansas: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Kentucky: Mint Julep

Mint Julep

It's no surprise the home of bourbon prefers the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby.

Louisiana: Daquiri

Daquiri

When in Louisiana. Go big or go home with the frozen daquiri.

Maine: Sea Breeze

SeaBreeze

Maryland: Sangria

Sangria

Wine, fruit, and rum make up this refreshing drink.

Massachusetts: Sangria

Sangria

Michigan: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Minnesota: Sex On The Beach

Sex On the Beach

While not the drink I think of when I think of Minnesota, they love their sex on the beach. The classic beach cocktail is made of vodka, orange juice, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice.

Mississippi: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Missouri: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Montana: Sex On The Beach

Sex On the Beach

Nebraska: Dirty Shirley

Dirty Shirley

Nebraska, you're young at heart and we love you for it. A Dirty Shirley is a take on the classic Shirley Temple (ginger ale or lemon lime soda) and grenadine. The boozy version also ads vodka.

Nevada: Mimosa

MimosaImeh Akpanudosen/Joe Scarnici/Getty Images

New Hampshire: Mudslide

Mudslide

Dessert for breakfast? In New Hampshire, it's a win! The state's most popular cocktail is a mudslide, which usually includes vodka, coffee liqueur, Bailey's, and heavy cream.

New Jersey: Sangria

Sangria

New Mexico: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

New York: Prosecco

Prosecco

Why worry about mixers when you can just drink the prosecco straight. New York, I'm with you on this one!

North Carolina: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

I've honestly never ordered a screwdriver at an NC restaurant. But clearly, a lot of y'all are!

North Dakota: Sex On The Beach

Sex On the Beach

Ohio: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Oklahoma: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Oregon: Madras

Madras

Oregonians love the madras which is vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice!

Pennsylvania: Spiked Tea

Spiked Tea

Sweet Tea and alcohol. Surprised this isn't the choice of the south!

Rhode Island: Expresso Martini

Expresso Martini

Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and sweetener. This is the kick you need to get your morning started.

South Carolina: Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Ok, SC!

South Dakota: Fuzzy Navel

Fuzzy Navel

You have to like sweet drinks to like this. Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and grenadine.

Tennessee: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Texas: Mimosa

MimosaImeh Akpanudosen/Joe Scarnici/Getty Images

Utah: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Vermont: Painkiller

Painkiller

A twist on a Pina Colada, the painkiller also features orange juice.

Virginia: Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee

Washington: Mojito

Mojito

West Virginia: Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Wisconsin: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

I'm shocked we are just now seeing the bloody mary on this list. Spicey or not, an entire meal of garnishes, build your own? The options are endless.

Wyoming: Sex On The Beach

Sex On the Beach
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.