"The margarita has had a stronghold on cocktail drinkers for decades. That combination of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur can be found on the menu of literally every bar, restaurant, and backyard gathering from coast to coast - so standard it felt written into law. Survey after survey showed that the margarita was the undisputed champion of cocktails among bar-goers going back years. But, in recent years, there's a new drink on the block that's coming for the margarita's crown: the Aperol spritz."
"This refreshing, Italian-inspired drink made with Prosecco, Aperol, soda water, and an orange slice has claimed the top spot as the most-favored drink in 22 states, according to Forbes. Margarita is still beloved, but it lagged a fair distance behind as the top drink in 17 states. When you consider how, in many previous studies that dated back years, the margarita has consistently been ranked as America's drink, you can see why this made headlines."
The margarita consists of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur and dominated American cocktail preferences for decades. The Aperol spritz, made with Prosecco, Aperol, soda water, and an orange slice, has emerged as the most-favored drink in 22 states while the margarita leads in 17 states. Americans are increasingly embracing bitterness in cocktails. Margaritas are tequila-forward, bold, assertive, and typically 20 to 30 percent ABV, providing a strong, punchy presence. Aperol spritzes are bubbly, refreshing, light, and versatile enough for afternoon or after-dinner drinking. Finding consistently well-made margaritas can be difficult because bartenders sometimes wing the drink.
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