A new list ranking the best beverages in every U.S. state has stirred up thirst across the country, and the top choice for Illinois may or may not be a surprise.
The roundup, released by Reader’s Digest in collaboration with Taste of Home, highlights the most iconic drinks representing each state, from sodas and milkshakes to bold local brews.
“What do you reach for when you want to whet your whistle?” the editors ask. “With so many worthy ways to quench your thirst, we figured it was time to share the best U.S. state beverages.”
What is Illinois’s best beverage?
Illinois’s best beverage is Old Style.
“This beer may be brewed in Wisconsin, but it’s ingrained in the Windy City identity, as evidenced by the bounty of Heileman’s Old Style signs hanging outside bars dotting the city. A swig of Old Style is part two of a ‘Chicago handshake.’ Part one is a shot of the iconic, oddly bitter Malört liqueur, made in Chicago,” the report notes.
For more information, visit rd.com/article/best-beverage-every-state.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
Linda Roy, digital producer, contributed to this story
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