The 10 Most Popular Alcoholic Drinks in the World

There are so many options of alcoholic drinks available on the market, but there are very few that become a popular drink of choice worldwide. You probably have that one drink that you enjoy the most. For me, it’s wine.

Alcohol can certainly be enjoyed in many forms and there are many different types of beverages in which to choose. Here is a list of the10 most popular alcoholic drinks in the world according to our sources. See if your favorite drink is on there.

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10 Most Popular Alcohol Drinks

10. Pina Colada

This full-bodied drink is an authentic mixture of pineapple juice and coconut cream and it is often served in a fancy glass or coconut shell with a cherry and pineapple as a garnish.

9. Screwdriver

A concoction of vodka, orange juice, and an occasional splash of orange soda, the Screwdriver is the official cocktail of the International Bartender Association. The Screwdriver is often garnished with a slice of orange.

8. Bloody Mary

This unique combination of tomato juice, vodka, and a variety of sauces and spices, is a hearty, complex cocktail that is often garnished with an olive, celery, spicy bean, shrimp, or bacon.

7. Sangria

This tasty drink originated from Spain. It has wine as its base alcohol and then exotic fruits (pineapple, oranges, mango, apples, and berries) are added along with some sugar and brandy.This beverage is best when it is chilled for a few days to allow time for the flavors of the fruit to infuse into the wine.

6. Mojito

The Mojito originated in Cuba. This drink is a robust blend of white rum, lime juice, spearmint, sugar, and water. Mint is mashed into the lime juice and sugar and then topped with white rum, ice, and soda. Mint and lime are used to garnish.

5. Moscow Mule

This summer’s hottest cocktail is a concoction of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. This icy cold beverage is often poured into a copper mug and garnished with a sprig of mint and slice of lime.

4. Classic Martini

The Classic Martini is an elegant cocktail and a perfect blend of gin or vodka and dry vermouth and garnished with an olive.

3. Margarita

This delicious beverage is the most common tequila-based cocktail and one of the most popular cocktails in the world. Tequila is mixed with triple sec and lime or lemon juice, and served with salt on the rim. The Margarita can either be served frozen or on the rocks and is garnished with a lime.

2. Wine

Wine is one of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverages made from fermented juice of fresh grapes. Its alcohol content ranges between 8-15%.

1. Beer

Beer is by far, the most popular alcoholic drink in the world and is easy to find in any market with cheap prices compared to other alcoholic beverages.This tasty drink is a mixture of water, malt, hops, and yeast.