The United States are one of biggest wine producers worldwide and consume overall the highest amount of wine per year, even though beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the U.S. Besides beer, cider also enjoys great popularity amongst American consumers.

The 6 Types of Distilled Spirits Every Home Bartender Needs to Know About. Brandy, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka, and Whiskey, Oh My! Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.

Back in the days of the Boston Tea Party, drinking coffee became an act of patriotism as Americans protested the excessive tax levied by King George III on their tea. The Continental Congress, as a result, made coffee the “national drink”.