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George Washington (1732–1799) -

George Washington was partial to a glass or two of dark porter, a beer that originated in England. It's glazed with molasses and easily recognized for its deep brown malts.

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John Adams (1735–1826) -

Cider was John Adams' favorite alcoholic beverage. And lots of it, by all accounts! In fact, he started every morning with a pitcher of hard cider before breakfast.

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Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) -

Thomas Jefferson gulped wine by the bottleful. He was a noted gourmet, and so naturally paired the best reds and whites with the tastiest cuisine.

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James Madison (1751–1836) -

James Madison's champagne hangovers were the stuff of legend. And despite the inevitable headaches, he insisted on full flutes.

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James Monroe (1758–1831) -

Like Jefferson, James Monroe loved wine. In fact, on Jefferson's advice, he always had one bottle at hand for every three guests. But his administration was rocked with scandal when 1,200 bottles of imported champagne and burgundy were billed to Congress as furniture.

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John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) -

Madeira wine was the preferred tipple of John Quincy Adams. Apparently during a dinner party hosted by Adams, the president conducted a blind taste test of 11 different Madeira wines, and correctly identified them all. Incidentally, Madeira wine is called the "independence wine," as it was the beverage drunk to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) -

Andrew Jackson was known to enjoy a glass of whiskey from time to time. And he was generous with it, frequently offering guests a glass of bourbon as a matter of social routine.

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Martin Van Buren (1782–1862) -

A whiskey man through and through, Martin Van Buren was capable of imbibing so much of his favorite liquor that it earned him the nickname "Blue Whiskey Man." He also on occasion enjoyed something called Schiedam, a strong, clear alcohol brought over by Dutch settlers in New York.

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William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) -

Proud of his hard-cider consumption habit, William Henry Harrison had been presented by his presidential campaign team as a simple frontier Indian fighter, living in a log cabin and drinking cider.

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John Tyler (1790–1862) -

John Tyler was "very fond" of champagne. He said as much in a letter to his daughter after quaffing a fair amount of the sparkling wine during a dinner party hosted by former US president James Madison and his wife.

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James K. Polk (1795–1849) -

A modest drinker, James K. Polk enjoyed the occasional glass of wine or champagne, and was known to indulge in a good brandy.

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Zachary Taylor (1784–1850) -

Zachary Taylor abstained from alcohol, but that didn't stop him from dying 16 months into his term from a stomach disease.

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Millard Fillmore (1800–1874) -

Millard Fillmore was teetotal. Notoriously concerned about health issues, he neither smoked nor drank, though apparently he once admitted to sampling a vintage Madeira, the wine leaving him "slightly fuddled."

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Franklin Pierce (1804–1869) -

A heavy drinker for much of his life, Pierce "drank a lot of everything." He died of cirrhosis of the liver at age 65.

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James Buchanan (1791–1868) -

Madeira and sherry were James Buchanan's favorite tipples, both wines fortified with spirits.

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Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) -

Abraham Lincoln didn't care much for drink. When he did choose to imbibe alcohol, usually during White House dinners or celebrations, he would take a small sip of wine or champagne.

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Andrew Johnson (1808–1875) -

Andrew Johnson's thirst for whiskey became apparent when, as vice president, he famously turned up drunk for his own inauguration. Johnson had arrived in Washington suffering from fever. He attempted to treat it by drinking whiskey. It is believed he knocked back three tumblers of it before speaking.

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Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) -

Reports suggest Ulysses S. Grant indulged in binge drinking during his days as a general during the American Civil War, with whiskey being the likely culprit. And while Grant had developed a low drinking tolerance by the time he got to the Oval Office, his White House entertaining bills included US$1,800 for champagne alone. That's around $40,000 in today's money.

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Rutherford B. Hayes (1822–1893) -

Rutherford B. Hayes and his wife Lucy were known for their policy of keeping an alcohol-free White House. But while "Lemonade Lucy" demonstrated strict temperance leanings, Hayes himself was known to down an occasional rum or beer when no one was looking.

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James Garfield (1831–1881) -

Beer was the favorite brew of James Garfield. In fact, he drank little else.

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Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886) -

A well-made whiskey highball is what Chester A. Arthur enjoyed most. But he was also fond of wine and after-dinner liqueurs.

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Grover Cleveland (1837–1908) -

Grover Cleveland had a strong preference towards beer. In fact, he reportedly drank four to eight beers a day. Cleveland's second term in office saw him continue his heavy drinking, even switching to stein beer glasses, which can hold two pints.

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Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901) -

Booze was a no-no for Benjamin Harrison. He abstained from alcohol all his life. Instead, tea was his salvation.

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William McKinley (1843–1901) -

William McKinley's preference was for rye whiskey. A popular drink during his election campaign was called McKinley's Delight—a potent concoction of whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, and absinthe.

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Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) -

Mint julep—a sweet bourbon cocktail—was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite tipple. But he also drank an alarming amount of coffee every day.

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William Howard Taft (1857–1930) -

Taft's rotund frame (he tipped the scales at more that 300 lbs (136 kg) was due more to his hearty appetite rather than heavy drinking. When he did indulge in alcohol though, champagne was all that passed his lips.

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Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924) -

Scotch was Woodrow Wilson's alcoholic beverage of choice. His campaign song—'Wilson! That’s All!'—in fact came from a brand of whiskey that was popular early in the 20th century.

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Warren G. Harding (1865–1923) -

Warren G. Harding was a seasoned whiskey drinker, even though his tenure coincided with the beginning of Prohibition. Harding was known to drink whiskey in the White House during poker games, and he even stashed a bottle of the hard stuff in his golf bag as refreshment before he teed up.

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Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933) -

Prohibition was still in effect during Calvin Coolidge's time in office. Though not much of a drinker, Coolidge confessed to being partial to Tokay wine, a sweet wine from Hungary.

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Herbert Hoover (1874–1964) -

Martini was Herbert Hoover's alcoholic vice. That and wine. Hoover was said to have had an impressive wine collection. His disapproving wife, however, allegedly decanted it down the drain when Prohibition hit.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945) -

In office as Prohibition was repealed, it's perhaps no surprise that FDR enjoyed a drink now and again. He's mostly associated with cocktails, especially gin martinis and whiskey-based Manhattans.

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Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) -

Harry S. Truman was a bourbon man. He enjoyed a shot of the hard stuff in the morning, but drank in moderation.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) -

An occasional Scotch was all Eisenhower indulged in, and all his doctor would allow. Ill health dogged much of Ike's life, and he was warned to steer clear of alcohol.

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John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) -

JFK enjoyed a Bloody Mary now and again, but was also partial to daiquiris and Heineken beer.

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Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973) -

A social drinker, Lyndon B. Johnson loved Scotch with a dash of soda. His favorite brand was Cutty Sark.

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Richard Nixon (1913–1994) -

With a nose for expensive red wines, Richard Nixon thought nothing of cracking open a bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild, an exclusive label costing hundreds of dollars. Today, as arguably the best wine to come out of Bordeaux, you can expect to pay well over US$1,000 for a bottle.

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Gerald Ford (1913–2006) -

Gerald Ford enjoyed drinking martinis, especially over lunch. He also favored gin and tonic. Ford, however, was a moderate drinker, and kept his alcohol consumption in check.

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Jimmy Carter (1924– ) -

Imbibing alcohol sparingly is probably one of the reasons Jimmy Carter is both the oldest living former US president and the longest-lived president in US history. He drank white wine for the occasional toast at events, and that was pretty much it.

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Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) -

While working in Hollywood, Ronald Reagan cultivated a taste for Californian wines. He was also known to enjoy something a little stronger, a drink called an Orange Blossom Special, a vodka-based cocktail.

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George H.W. Bush (1924–2018) -

George H.W. Bush was known to enjoy a vodka martini at day's end, but actually drank a lot of everything, including beer.

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Bill Clinton (1946– ) -

A snakebite—hard cider and lager beer mixed in equal measures—was Bill Clinton's poison during his time in the White House.

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George W. Bush (1946– ) -

A heavy drinker in his youth, George W. Bush quit alcohol long before he took office. In place of booze, Bush quenched his thirst with diet cola.

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Barack Obama (1961– ) -

Cold beer was Barack Obama's alcoholic drink of choice during his tenure. In fact, there was a White House Honey Ale kept on tap for special guests.

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Donald Trump (1946– ) -

Donald Trump claims he has never drunk alcohol. Indeed, sobriety has been part of the persona he peddles. His favorite beverage is Diet Coke.

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Joe Biden (1942– ) -

Joe Biden presides over a dry White House. He is teetotal. When he is thirsty, he'll reach for a Gatorade.

Sources: ('Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt: The Complete History of Presidential Drinking') (Wine Enthusiast) (The White House) (Miller Center) (The Daily Beast) (History) (Historic America) (The New York Times) (Vice) 

See also: Things named after US presidents

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