A new poll of Britons reveals the retro Piña Colada is the UK’s favourite cocktail, with 34 percent of the vote. The Piña Colada, often served with a paper umbrella and a slice of pineapple, has beaten modern drinks such as the Aperol Spritz and Espresso Martini.
According to the poll by cocktail bar and restaurant chain, Fridays, other drinks beloved by the nation include a Sex on the Beach (33 percent) a Pornstar Martini (25 percent) and a Margarita (24 percent). The research also reveals that Britain is now a nation of shakers and stirrers with over half of Brits (53 percent) saying they adore a well-mixed cocktail.
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Top 10 Cocktails of 2022
It's hard for some to get over its provocative name, but the Sex on the Beach is not only a popular drink, but a classic cocktail as well.
The Mojito cocktail is among the most loved cocktails there are. It is super easy to make and such a refreshing drink. Mint and lime are the perfect combination for a hot day in summer.
Invented by the famed Douglas Ankrah at the London Townhouse Bar, the Pornstar Martini is a favorite all over the world!
The Cosmopolitan by Mittie Hellmich is being served today! A perfect cocktail recipe for one of the most famous cocktails on the planet.
And that’s not all, as 42 percent admit they prefer a cocktail to a pint every single time – with 59 percent insisting that it’s a much more sophisticated choice of drink.
In fact, almost half of the 1,500 Britons polled (46 percent) insist that cocktails served in pubs and bars across the UK have greatly improved during the last decade.
And it’s no surprise that a fifth (21 percent) admit they have ordered a specific cocktail after seeing it on a favourite TV show, like Mad Men or Sex and the City.
There are also drinks too naughty for Brits to order as they’re TOO EMBARRASSED to say them, with up to a fifth (18 percent) admitting that tipples with names like Slippery Nipple leave them feeling red-faced.
And the research suggests that going for drinks instead of dinner is rising in popularity, as 38 percent admit they find meeting friends for cocktails much more fun than doing dinner.
Brendan Quinn, Head of Beverages at Fridays, said: “Our research shows just how much the nation appreciates a good cocktail, from an iconic Pina Colada, as favoured by Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses, to a Margarita or classic Cosmopolitan. We are proud to have some amazing offers available to our guests throughout the week to make every day feel like a Friday and keep that Fridays feeling going”.
The research also revealed that one in two Britons (49 percent) now own a cocktail shaker, with 22 percent boasting a recipe for a drink which they claim to have made up themselves.
However, a whopping 86 percent admit they’re no expert mixologist themselves, even though over half (51 percent) would like to be.
Meanwhile 17 percent claim you can tell a lot by a person depending on the type of cocktail they order.
- Pina Colada 34%
- Sex on the Beach 33%
- Mojito 30%
- Pornstar Martini 25%
- Margarita 24%
- Martini 23%
- Cosmopolitan 19%
- Gin Fizz 18%
- Long Island Iced Tea 16%
- Espresso Martini 15%
- Aperol Spritz 14%
- Purple Rain 14%
- Bloody Mary 14%
- White Russian 13%
- Manhattan 11%
- Whiskey Sour 10%
- Mai Tai 10%
- Singapore Sling 9%
- Mimosa 9%
- Zombie 8%
This research of 1,500 UK based Britons who regularly drink alcohol was commissioned by Fridays and conducted by Perspectus Global during August 2022.