Here’s some interesting and educational info from our friends over at Liquor.com.

When it comes to cocktail culture, 2015 celebrated the best of both worlds. This year’s hottest drinks ran the gamut from old-school classics to forward-thinking creations.

Discover which side you were on with a look at the 15 most popular cocktails of the year.

Also, compare this year’s list against the list from 2014 to learn more about what was trending in 2015.

The 15 Most Popular Drinks of 2015*:

  1. Margarita
  2. Mojito
  3. Tequila Sunrise
  4. White Russian
  5. Gimlet
  6. Lemon Drop
  7. Maker’s Mark® Old Fashioned
  8. Tequila Mockingbird
  9. Bloody Bulldog
  10. Sex on the Beach
  11. Aviation
  12. Summer Martini
  13. Eclipse
  14. Cherry Collins
  15. Moscow Mule

*Source: Liquor.com

The 15 Most Popular Drinks of 2014**:

  1. Margarita
  2. Martini
  3. Long Island Iced Tea
  4. Mojito
  5. Sangria
  6. Piña Colada
  7. Bloody Mary
  8. Lemonade Cocktails
  9. Mimosa/Bellini
  10. Daiquiri
  11. Beer Cocktails
  12. Mai Tai
  13. Coffee Cocktails
  14. Manhattan
  15. Lynchburg Lemonade

**Sources: MenuMonitor, Technomic

If you need a little convincing on why the maragrita is still #1, check out the video below we made for our friends over at Beam Suntory.