•      An Old Fashioned cocktail ranks as the number one cocktail in 34 states, with 414,773 searches on average each month across the US.
•      A Margarita is in second place, with 362,707 monthly searches on average. 

A new study by The Ice Maker Hub reveals America’s favorite cocktails based on search data, with an Old Fashioned topping the list.

The research used Google Keyword Planner to analyze the number of monthly searches on a state and national level between August 2024 and July 2025 for cocktails.

The search combinations used for the analysis included “[cocktail] recipe,” “how to make [cocktail],” “what’s in a [cocktail],” “homemade [cocktail]” and “[cocktail] ingredients.” Rankings were based on the most searched for cocktails across the US and in each state.

The 10 most popular cocktails in the US

Rank	Cocktail	Average Number of Monthly Searches
1.	Old Fashioned	414,773
2.	Margarita	362,707
3.	Espresso Martini	301,119
4.	Mojito	205,365
5.	Moscow Mule	162,935
6.	Manhattan	153,624
7.	Piña Colada	152,575
8.	Martini	132,212
9.	White Russian	124,407
10.	Negroni	120,083

An Old Fashioned is America’s most popular cocktail, with 414,773 monthly searches on average nationwide, and appearing at the top in 34 states. California leads the nation in searches for the cocktail, with 44,751 searches each month, which is the highest volume for any cocktail in any state. Texas follows with 35,927 monthly searches, while Florida is next with 29,606.

To make an Old Fashioned, add one teaspoon of sugar and three dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass, then add one teaspoon of water, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Fill the mixing glass with ice, add two ounces of bourbon, and stir until well-chilled before straining into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.

A Margarita is in second place, with 362,707 monthly searches on average across the US. New York is the state searching for a Margarita the most, with an average of 30,073 searches each month, while Wisconsin, with 6,124 searches, and Utah, with 3,006 searches, follow.

The cocktail is made by adding two ounces of blanco tequila, half an ounce of orange liqueur, one ounce of lime juice and half an ounce of agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shaking until well-chilled. Then, strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wedge and salt rim.

An Espresso Martini is next, with 301,119 monthly searches on average. The cocktail is Massachusetts’ favorite, with 14,205 searches each month, followed by New Jersey, with 13,192 searches, and Connecticut, with 5,644.

This classic cocktail is made by adding two ounces of vodka, half an ounce of coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa), an ounce of espresso and a quarter ounce of simple syrup to an ice-filled shaker and shaking until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a few coffee beans.

A Mojito ranks fourth, with a total of 205,365 searches every month on average across the US. The cocktail is the third-favorite in both Minnesota and Idaho, with 4,359 and 1,103 searches, respectively.

To make a Mojito, lightly muddle three mint leaves with half an ounce of simple syrup in a shaker. Then, add two ounces of white rum, three quarters of an ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice and give it a brief shake before straining into a highball glass over ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

A Moscow Mule is in fifth position, with an average of 162,935 searches every month. This cocktail is Iowa’s third-favorite, with 1,912 monthly searches, as well as Nebraska’s, with 1,506 searches.

To make it, fill a tall glass with ice, then add two ounces of vodka and half an ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice. Top with three ounces of chilled ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.

A Manhattan is sixth on the list, with an average of 153,624 monthly searches. The cocktail is both Oregon’s and Washington’s third-favorite, with 3,495 searches and 6,641 searches, respectively.

For a Manhattan, add two ounces of rye whiskey, one ounce of sweet vermouth and two dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass or coupe glass and garnish with a brandied cherry.

A Piña Colada is the seventh-most popular cocktail in the US, with a total of 152,575 searches each month on average. A Piña Colada is Hawaii’s second-favorite cocktail, with 2,352 searches, and is also popular in Arizona as the state’s fifth-favorite, with 3,902 searches.

To make a Piña Colada, add two ounces of light rum, two ounces of cream of coconut, two ounces of pineapple juice and half an ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice to an ice-filled shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Then, strain into a chilled Hurricane glass over pebble ice and garnish with a pineapple wedge and leaf.

A classic Martini follows in eighth place, with 132,212 monthly searches, despite not appearing in any of the states’ top five most popular cocktails.

There are many variations of a Martini cocktail; however, for a classic dry martini, add two ounces of gin, half an ounce of dry vermouth and a dash of orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until cold. Then, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

A White Russian ranks ninth, with 124,407 searches each month on average for this cream-based cocktail, which also did not appear in any state’s top five most popular cocktails.

To make a White Russian, add two ounces of vodka and one ounce of Kahlúa to a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with an ounce of heavy cream and stir.

A Negroni completes the top 10 ranking, with 120,083 monthly searches on average. The cocktail only ranked as New York’s fifth-most popular, with 14,346 searches.

This cocktail is made by adding one ounce of gin, one ounce of Campari and one ounce of sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice and stirring until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.

Scott Carswell, founder of The Ice Maker Hub, adds:

“These results show how classic cocktails continue to dominate American preferences. The Old Fashioned has remained popular for generations because of its simple recipe that allows quality spirits to shine.

“What’s particularly interesting is seeing the Espresso Martini’s rise to third place nationally. This cocktail has seen a major resurgence in the past few years, particularly in northeastern states, where there is a strong coffee culture.”