The official summer season is about to begin soon, online liquor shopping website, Liquor Bros has done a recent survey in which they got to know about the drinks that were consumed by the people during the Summer of 2022. According to the survey, the Spirits American was the most consumed drink throughout the year, but a lot of people also had different drinking preferences based on what generation they belong to. Tequila is one of the preferred spirits that people bought in 2022, among the Gen Z survey responders, Red wine is the most preferred choice. Whereas Vodka was not in huge demand as compared to the previous few years. Let’s discuss more in detail about the popular drinks here.

Top 10 Popular Drinks You Should Try

In summer, be it any occasion, anniversaries, birthday, or festival, cold and refreshing drinks are much needed. Some of the top drinks that people like to consume during summer are mojitos, whiskey, Gin, tequila, and a lot more. In this section, we will discuss the top 10 drinks that one should try in summer as per the liquor bros.

Tequila

A lot of people found the agave-based spirit to be quite delicious in summer. Several people plan to buy tequila this summer as the popularity of this drink is constantly increasing every year. According to the Liquor Bros, tequila sales have gone above as compared to other drinks. Talking more, tequila is one of the top-rated drinks that most Americans look forward to trying. A few of the tequila-based drinks are zesty Paloma and hydrating margarita.

American Whiskey

Among Americans, whiskey is also the top-rated choice. There are different types of whiskeys that people love to have such as Malt Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Bourbon Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey, and Wheat Whiskey. Each type has its flavor and aroma. A few of the popular brands of which whiskies are quite famous are Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Green Label. However, it is not much in demand as compared to tequila and other drinks, meanwhile still a lot of people like to stock up the American whiskey during the summers.

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz is quite a popular drink and it’s not difficult to answer why. It is quite a light and refreshing cocktail to have on a hot summer day to cool down. The main ingredient of Aperol is orange, herbs and spices, rhubarb, and gentian. It has got a distinct orange flavor that gives it both sweet and bitter flavors at the same time.

Mojito

This is another refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any hot summer day. It is made using mint, lime juice, white rum, and soda water. The Mojito is the perfect balance of sour, sweet, and refreshing. It is the perfect drink to have near the pool while enjoying the barbeque with friends and family

Gin

Over the centuries, Gin has become the top-rated spirit that people like to have in summer. A few of the popular types of Gins that people like to have are Old Tom Gin, New Western style gin, Plymouth Gin, and London dry gin. Some of the gin-based cocktails are the Negroni, the martini, and classic Gin and tonic. Gin is used most of the time as a base to create some best cocktails.

Scotch

Scotch is another one of the most popular drinks produced in Scotland. It is made from grains or malted barley and is aged in oak barrels for nearly 10-12 years. In summer people like to have it neat or with different cocktails where it is used as the base. One of the popular Scotch is Lagavulin Scotch Irish Whiskey. If you want a unique flavor then you can blend scotch with lemon juice, apple cider, and lavender syrup to make a wholesome atomic, and flavorful cocktail. 

Red Wine

Red wine is not very popular but it is one of the preferred drinks among the Gen Z population. A lot of Gen Z people prefer to have red wine as compared to a rose, hard seltzer, vodka, or tequila. Red wine is made using grapes through the fermentation process. Different popular wines are Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. One can enjoy the red wine with different meat dishes like pasta, cheese, or chocolate.

Mezcal

Mezcal is a tequila-based drink that is prepared differently to give it a smokey flavor. It is unique and distinct from tequila which sets it apart from it. One can enjoy Mezcal in a cocktail or as a neat with some worm salt and a slice of orange. It is one of the versatile spirits that can be consumed with different drinks. If you like tequila or any other agave-based spirit then mezcal is worth trying. 

Brandy/Cognac

Brandy, which is also known as Cognac is another type of alcoholic drink that is made using grapes. It is processed with distillation and then aged in oak barrels to give it a complex and distinct flavor. One can enjoy Brandy or Cognac after dinner and can be served in a snifter glass to enhance its overall aroma. You can enjoy it on the rocks or with different cocktails. Usually, people who love to have whiskey often try brandy due to its delicious and unique flavor.

Vodka

Vodka is not as popular as other drinks but It is still on the menu of most bars. Unlike other drinks, it is completely colorless. This is produced by fermenting grains and potential to give it a neutral taste. It always overpowers the other ingredients when mixed with cocktails. It is always great to have Vodka with any cocktail.

Summary

All these drinks are worth trying during the summer season, based on your taste you can blend any of these with mixtures or cocktails and even try it as a neat. The best part of the dinks is that all of them are quite versatile that can be blended with any juice or mixture. For example, if you like to have a sweet flavor then you add some syrup or fruit juice.