You’ve Probably Never Had Illinois’ Favorite Cocktail

Do you think your favorite cocktail is the most popular in the entire state of Illinois? I bet it's not. Here's why.

We are getting close to another weekend here in the Rockford area and sometimes a weekend includes a cocktail or two (or three), especially in the summer.

Whether you're ordering from a restaurant or bar or making one at home, summer weekends are definitely full of drinks.

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But what drinks are you drinking? Is it Illinois' favorite cocktail?

I bet it's not.

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According to a new study from QR Code Generator, Illinois' favorite cocktail is an Aperol Spritz. Have you ever even had one?

Listen, I could be totally wrong. Maybe you are the king of Aperol Spritz's and every Friday night you make one at your bar and serve them to your friends, but I imagine maybe that's not true.

Instead I think those of us in Illinois are searching for Aperol Spritz online because we don't know what's in them.

Am I wrong?

Because am much as I try to remember the ingredients, I never can, which is why I think so many Illinois residents are searching for the name of the cocktail... which is why the study claims it's the most popular in the state.

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If you're wondering, Aperol Spritz cocktails include: prosecco, Aperol and club soda.

Prosecco is one of my top picks always but I don't really like club soda, so I'm steering clear of these. Instead I'll be happy to order Illinois' second 'favorite' drink, a margarita. Raspberry marg if you have it. Thanks!