*LIST* The Most Popular Christmas Cocktails.
One of the best parts of the holiday season is all the fun treats that only make their annual appearance this time of year. Watching a holiday movie is even more enjoyable when you do it with Christmas cookies or fudge, and a festive beverage.
We all have our favorites, but a new report reveals the most popular Christmas cocktails in the country.
- The team at Drinksworld has put together a list of the most popular ones in each state, based on Google search data.
- Love it or hate it, eggnog is synonymous with the season and it also tops the list, coming in first in 12 states.
- But in places where the winter weather gets really cold, they like a little something to warm them up. Hot buttered rum is the second most popular Christmas cocktail, winning in 10 states.
The Most Popular Christmas Cocktail in Each State
- Eggnog- 12 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Texas, Nevada, Wisconsin
- Hot Buttered Rum- 10 states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Maine, Utah, Tennessee, West Virginia
- Christmas Punch- 8 states: Colorado, Delaware, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Ohio
- Cranberry Mimosa- 7 states: Iowa, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Hawaii
- Coquito- 6 states: Florida, New Jersey, New York, Mississippi, Vermont, New Mexico
- Irish Coffee- 5 states: Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
- Brandy Alexander- 2 states: Illinois, Pennsylvania
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Happy National Ice Cream Day!
On National Ice Cream Day, which takes place on December 13, you probably won’t hear the ice cream truck, with its delightful tune, roll through your neighborhood. (There’s another National Ice Cream Day in July for that.) Your favorite ice cream shop may even be closed for the season! But it’s still a perfectly good reason to get a pint or three (who’s counting) of the good stuff to share with your friends and family.
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And National Cocoa Day.
National Cocoa Day is celebrated on December 13 every year. Hot cocoa is typically made with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. However, some also call it hot chocolate, which causes a bit of confusion. Hot chocolate is made by using ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. We can also make chocolate liquor by fermenting, drying, roasting, and grinding cocoa beans. After this, the cocoa butter is removed, and we are left with only the cocoa powder. This cocoa powder is used to make hot cocoa. It is a relatively healthy drink with very little fat and calories, depending on what you add to it.
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Four Diet Mistakes People Make During The Holidays
As a “Sports Illustrated” swimsuit model, Katie Austin knows the ins and outs of diet and nutrition and she’s sharing some info. The fitness influencer knows that gaining weight during the holidays is a thing, so Katie’s sharing the biggest mistake people make around holiday food.
- The food guilt yo-yo. Don’t overindulge one day and pull back another. Focus on consistency
- Focusing on just what to ditch from your diet. “Think about how you can incorporate more nutrients into your meals.” Make smart choices
- Not reining in sugar cravings. “Sharing a treat with a loved one or saving half for later are small habits that can help you enjoy the moment without overdoing it.” Drink plenty of water when eating sweets
- Ignoring forever chemicals. Try and cut out PFA loaded kitchenware
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