These Are The 3 Most Popular Cocktails In NJ (And How To Make Them)

When it comes to enjoying a cocktail, there are three in New Jersey that residents prefer more than others, according to a recent analysis.

A study by The Ice Maker Hub, published online by several publications including The Mommies Reviews, revealed America’s favorite cocktails based on search data.

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

At nearly 13,200 searches, the espresso martini was New Jersey's most popular cocktail, according to the study. Coming in at No. 2 was an old fashioned, followed by the classic margarita.

If any of those cocktails sound delicious, here's how to craft them at home:

Espresso Martini

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur (usually Kahlúa)
• 1 ounce espresso, freshly brewed (or cold brew concentrate)
• 1/4 ounce simple syrup

Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with three coffee beans.

Old Fashioned

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 ounces bourbon (or rye whiskey, if preferred)
• Garnish: orange twist

Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add the water, and stir until the sugar is nearly dissolved. Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Express the oil of an orange twist over the glass, then drop it into the glass to garnish.

Margarita

• 2 ounces blanco tequila
• 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
• 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce agave syrup
• Garnish: lime wheel and kosher salt (optional)

Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and kosher salt rim (optional).

Nationally, the old fashioned was America's most popular cocktail, followed by the margarita and espresso martini.

Here's a look at the top 10 most searched-for cocktails in the United States:

1. Old fashioned
2. Margarita
3. Espresso martini
4. Mojito
5. Moscow mule
6. Manhattan
7. Piña colada
8. Martini
9. White Russian
10. Negroni

“These results show how classic cocktails continue to dominate American preferences," Scott Carswell, founder of The Ice Maker Hub, said. "The old fashioned has remained popular for generations because of its simple recipe that allows quality spirits to shine."

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