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Alabama - Alabama Slammer -

Legend has it the Alabama Slammer was conjured up somewhere on the University of Alabama campus in the 1970s. The delicious and refreshing mix of Southern Comfort, sloe gin, amaretto, and orange juice has been an enduring classic drink in the Southern state ever since.

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Kansas - Horsefeather -

Created in Lawrence, Kansas, in the 1990s, this drink is rarely enjoyed outside of the state, but is still a huge hit in the bars of Kansas. Based on the classic horse's neck cocktail, the Horsefeather incorporates whiskey, lime, ginger beer, and bitters.

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Iowa - Old fashioned -

Although the old-fashioned cocktail hails from Kentucky, the people of Iowa have long claimed it as their own due to their rich history in the production of rye whiskey that stretches back to the Prohibition era.

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Kentucky - Mint julep -

Kentuckians have no need to claim the old-fashioned when they have this age-old, tried and true cocktail from the 1700s, the mint julep. Made with Kentucky bourbon, water, sugar, and spearmint, over 100,000 mint juleps are sold just during the Kentucky Derby alone.

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New York - Manhattan -

One of the most iconic cocktails in history, the Manhattan is thought to have been first mixed for presidential candidate Samuel Tilden at the swanky Manhattan Club in the 1870s. This combination of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters is a favorite of cocktail connoisseurs around the world.

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Connecticut - Dark 'N' Stormy -

Although the Dark 'N' Stormy was invented on the Caribbean island of Bermuda, the folks in Connecticut have taken an intense liking to it. Locals swear that the definitive recipe calls for Gosling's 80 proof black seal Bermuda rum.

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Colorado - Colorado Bulldog -

A twist on the white Russian, the Colorado Bulldog is a mix of milk, coffee liqueur, vodka, and some cola for a bit of fizz. Like so many other drinks across the country, we owe this concoction to the students at the state university.

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Florida - Rum Runner -

A deliciously dangerous cocktail that dates back to the Floridian island of Islamorada in the 1950s, the Rum Runner calls for light and dark rum, orange and pineapple juice, blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, grenadine, and a shot of 151 proof rum on top for good measure.

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Hawaii - Mai Tai -

The battle between the Mai Tai and the blue Hawaii may never end, but if we're going by numbers alone, the Mai Tai takes the cake. This beach-ready, rum-based drink is easily the most ordered on the Hawaiian islands.

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Illinois - JG&L -

Irish-American culture is strong in Illinois, and this shows in their classic signature drink, the Jameson, ginger, and lime. A drink so simple and satisfying, this mix of Jameson whiskey, ginger ale, and lime juice is always an excellent choice.

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Louisiana - Sazerac -

Another cocktail that has been around for centuries is the Sazerac, originally conjured up in Louisiana. The Sazerac is attributed to an apothecary in New Orleans in 1838.

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Maine - Blueberry honey vodka lemonade -

Maine is full of blueberries and honeybees, so it's only natural that eventually someone would combine blueberries and honey into a delicious summer cocktail.

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Montana - Whiskey Ditch -

Leave it to the hardened cowboys of wild Montana to make a cocktail that really pushes the definition of the word. Never ones to beat around the bush, they prefer a glass of whiskey with a splash of water.

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Maryland - Black-eyed Susan -

Named after the beautiful flowers that are draped over the winning horse of Maryland's famous Preakness annual horse race, the black-eyed Susan consists of St. Germain, vodka, pineapple, orange, and lime juice.

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Georgia - Scarlet O'Hara -

Named after the main protagonist in Margaret Mitchell's seminal novel 'Gone With the Wind,' the Scarlet O'Hara is a quintessentially Southern drink, mixing Southern Comfort with cranberry juice and lime juice.

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Massachusetts - Cape Codder -

Massachusetts is known for its expansive cranberry bogs, so it's only fitting that the tart cranberry flavor is at the center of the state's signature drink. Just add lime juice and vodka, and you've got yourself a Cape Codder.

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Minnesota - Bootlegger -

The official state beverage of Minnesota, the Bootlegger is a refreshing and boozy mix of lemon and lime juice, mint, club soda, and your choice of bourbon, vodka, or gin.

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Arizona - Tequila Sunrise -

One of the most popular cocktails in the world, the Tequila Sunrise was invented in Arizona in the 1930s. It only seems fitting that the arid, desert state would invent one of the most refreshing drinks in history.

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Mississippi - Mississippi Mudslide -

Only in Mississippi can you find what is probably the booziest milkshake in the world. The Mississippi Mudslide is a chocolate milkshake with the added boozy bonus of bourbon and coffee liqueur.

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Nevada - The Nevada -

Dating back to 1864, the Nevada cocktail is still drunk in and around Las Vegas to this day. Two parts white rum mixed with one part grapefruit juice, some lime, sugar,, and bitters, it's a perfect drink to save you from the desert heat.

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New Hampshire - Mulled apple cider -

New Hampshire is filled with apple orchards, and the entire state is steeped in the wonderful aroma of hot apple cider in the autumn and winter months following harvest season. Add a bit of rum, and you've got yourself a perfect fireside drink.

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North Carolina - Cherry Bounce -

One of the oldest cocktails in the nation, the first evidence of the concoction now known as the Cherry Bounce appeared in 1796 near Raleigh, North Carolina. Starting with a homemade infusion of sugar, cherries, and brandy, various versions finish with some club soda, lime juice, or even a bit of vodka.

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Ohio - Bloody Mary -

The only cocktail that can double as a full breakfast, the Bloody Mary is wildly popular in Ohio, whose official state beverage is tomato juice. Into the tomato juice goes vodka, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and everything from celery and bacon to shrimp skewers and even entire crab legs.

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Oregon - Negroni -

Although the Negroni was first invented in Italy, the state of Oregon has developed a special fascination with the drink as well. In fact, the city of Portland celebrates this dignified mixture of gin, Campari, and vermouth every year during Negroni Week.

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South Dakota - South Dakota martini -

While the South Dakota martini might not appeal to everybody, some people swear by its ability to refresh and recharge. The recipe is simple: take your favorite light beer and add a bit of pickle brine.

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Tennessee - Gentleman sour -

Fittingly prepared with Tennessee's favorite export, Jack Daniel's whiskey, the Gentleman Sour adds lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup to the mix.

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Texas - Margarita -

Perhaps the most popular cocktail on earth, the world owes it all to a truck driver named Pancho Morales. In 1945, Morales first put together the hallowed mixture of tequila, Cointreau, and lime in a bar in El Paso, Texas, and the rest is history.

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Virginia - The Lover's Cocktail -

The state motto goes, "Virginia is for lovers." Well if Virginia is for lovers, then so too is Virginia's state cocktail, the Lover's Cocktail.

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Washington, D.C. - Rickey -

This deceptively simple mixture of gin, lime, and soda water first appeared in the nation's capital in 1880. While not always the most popular drink in the district, it is now a favorite of D.C. bartenders and patrons alike, who have declared July to be "Rickey Month."

Sources: (Paste Magazine) (Spoon University) (Stacker)

See also: Bizarre cocktail ingredients from around the world

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