What is the most American drink?

A 1964 act of Congress made bourbon the official spirit of the United States of America, or as they put it, “America's Native Spirit.” Which says a lot, both about America and the U.S. Congress… and probably the people who voted for them.
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What is the most popular drink in America?

The most popular drink in America is sold at a 4000 percent markup and is responsible for tens of millions of discarded containers each day: bottled water.
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What is a typical American drink?

In the United States, one "standard" drink (or one alcoholic drink equivalent) contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in: 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol. 5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol. 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which is about 40% alcohol.
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What alcohol is America known for?

The most iconic American distilled spirit, surely, is bourbon. The corn-based whiskey has been made in the United States since the 18th century, and it's even been recognized by the U.S. Congress as a “distinctive product of the United States.” Even older than bourbon, however, is applejack.
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What is the number 1 alcoholic drink?

Beer. Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage worldwide. In fact, after water and tea, beer is the most commonly-consumed drink in the world.
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Why do Europeans HATE this American drink?



What drinks did America invent?

Eight iconic cocktails invented in the USA
  • Sazerac cocktail. ©5PH/Getty Images Plus.
  • Old fashioned cocktail. ©Mindstyle/Getty Images Plus.
  • Cosmopolitan cocktail. ©VectaPhoto/Getty Images Plus.
  • Classic lime Daiquiri cocktail. ...
  • Strawberry Daiquiri cocktail. ...
  • Mai Tai cocktail. ...
  • Manhattan cocktail. ...
  • Moscow Mule.
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What is the world's most popular drink?

Coffee is the most popular drink in many parts of the world. Americans drink more coffee than soda, juice and tea — combined.
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What are Americans favorite drinks?

Although beer proves to be the consistent first choice for Americans so far this century, it shows signs of slowing. Beer dropped from its high of 46 percent in 2001 to 38 percent in 2019. Wine remains steady, with 31 percent at the beginning of the survey, and 30 percent in 2019.
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What is the most famous drink ever?

Here are 10 of the most popular cocktails that will always be in style.
  • Margarita. As the most ordered cocktail in the world, the classic Margarita has been one of the most popular cocktails in America for years and still remains on top. ...
  • Cosmopolitan. ...
  • Daiquiri. ...
  • Gimlet. ...
  • Manhattan. ...
  • Negroni. ...
  • Old Fashioned. ...
  • Espresso Martini.
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What's the hardest alcohol to drink?

Here are 12 of the strongest liquors in the world.
  1. Polmos Spirytus Rektyfikowany Vodka. Proof: 192 (96% alcohol by volume) ...
  2. Everclear 190. Proof: 190 (95% alcohol by volume) ...
  3. Golden Grain 190. ...
  4. Hapsburg Absinthe XC. ...
  5. Balkan 176 Vodka. ...
  6. Sunset Very Strong Rum. ...
  7. Stroh 160 Rum. ...
  8. Devil's Springs Vodka 160.
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What is America's favorite food?

The Number 1 Most Popular Foods in America are Hamburgers!
  • Potato Chips.
  • Donuts.
  • Ice Cream.
  • Chicken Tenders.
  • Soft Drinks/Soda.
  • Pizza.
  • Oreo Cookies.
  • French Fries.
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What is the tastiest drink?

Champagne is the diamond of the drink world, taking its place on the podium as the beverage to have when celebrating pretty much anything. In fact, take a gulp and you could almost imagine that a thousand little diamonds are bursting on your tongue, as the crisp, light fizzy beverage gets to work.
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What food is America's favorite?

Most Popular American Foods
  • Burgers.
  • Apple Pie.
  • French Fries.
  • Hot Dogs.
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies.
  • Pizza.
  • Fried Chicken.
  • Grilled Cheese.
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What is China's favorite drink?

Well, Baijiu has been made in China for more than 5,000 years. The country's national drink, it outsells the likes of gin, vodka, rum and even whisky.
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What is Japan's favorite drink?

Sake (Nihonshu)

Sake is probably the most famous drink in Japan. Because in many countries, sake is immediately associated with Japan. The rice wine contains around 15-20 % alcohol, making it stronger than most standard grape wines.
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What was the first drink on Earth?

Chemical analyses recently confirmed that the earliest alcoholic beverage in the world was a mixed fermented drink of rice, honey, and hawthorn fruit and/or grape. The residues of the beverage, dated ca. 7000–6600 BCE, were recovered from early pottery from Jiahu, a Neolithic village in the Yellow River Valley.
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What alcohol is only in America?

By now you know that Bourbon is America's Native Spirit, but did you know it is America's one and only Native Spirit? No other type of liquor is considered a “distinctive product of the United States.”
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What is America's oldest soft drink?

DR PEPPER IS THE OLDEST MAJOR SOFT DRINK IN AMERICA.

Originally made in Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas, the drink's unique flavor was a hit when it was first sold in 1885.
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What is America's favorite soft drink?

Coca-Cola has come a long way since Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass in a downtown Atlanta pharmacy in 1886. What is this? This famous soda isn't just the most popular soft drink in the US but has dominated the global market for decades.
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What is America's #1 snack?

As this infographic shows, Cookies are the most popular snack food, with 59 percent of snackers saying they eat the sugary comfort food regularly.
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What food is truly American?

Here are some of your favorites that you might be surprised to find out were born in the USA.
  • Cheeseburgers. ...
  • Buffalo wings. ...
  • Reubens. ...
  • Pecan pie. ...
  • Chocolate chip cookies. ...
  • S'mores. ...
  • Lobster roll. ...
  • Corn dogs.
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What is the least liked food in America?

The most hated food in the US is Olives, being named the worst by 13 states. Anchovies are also unpopular, with 12 states saying it's the worst food. There are only 10 foods collectively despised by different states: olives, anchovies, eggplant, beets, turkey bacon, bologna, sushi, well-done steak, carrots and pickles.
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What's the healthiest drink?

Water is the best choice for quenching your thirst. Coffee and tea, without added sweeteners, are healthy choices, too. Some beverages should be limited or consumed in moderation, including fruit juice, milk, and those made with low-calorie sweeteners, like diet drinks.
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What's the healthiest drink in the world?

Green tea is generally considered the healthiest beverage globally due to its high levels of nutrients and antioxidants that fight off diseases and keep your organ functioning at its optimum level.
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What's the healthiest water to drink?

Mineral, structured, and pure spring water are some of the healthiest water you can drink because they're clean and contain all the essential minerals your body needs. Filtered water removes contaminants but might also remove essential minerals.
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