Colorado recently ranked as the fifth-highest state in the country when it comes to who loves cocktails the most, according to a study from Ace.com.

According to the study, Colorado has 3,607 searches per 100,000 residents and 212,029 total monthly searches across the state’s population of 5,877,610. The Old Fashioned leads in terms of drink popularity in Colorado, with 8,892 searches for recipes for the drink per month across the Centennial State.

To create the rankings, Ace.com used cocktail-related Google search data across all 50 states, including cocktail names, recipes, and ingredients, and then adjusted the figures to each state’s population to determine which states had the highest interest in cocktails.

Given that Coloradans love their cocktails, here are a few great cocktail bars to check out:

1. Death & Co (Denver)

Located in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood, Death & Co offers a unique menu of cocktails and food.

2. Williams & Graham (Denver)

Also located in Denver, this cocktail bar offers a creative menu of cocktails with a list of over 60 classic cocktails and a spirits selection that features over five hundred bottles from around the world.

3. The Bitter Bar (Boulder)

This bar is located in Boulder and offers “simple cocktails made with passion.”

4. Shame & Regret (Colorado Springs)

This Scotch and Whiskey bar in Colorado Springs features 110 types of American whiskey, 120 types of single malt Scotch whiskey, craft cocktails, and more in the city’s downtown area.

5. Root and Flower (Vail)

This Vail bar offers over 20 wines by the glass, a deep reserve list by the bottle or glass, and a selection of classic and creative cocktails. Located in the heart of Vail, the bar is a popular spot for locals and visitors.

6. The Oxford (Durango)

The Oxford offers casual cocktails in downtown Durango, featuring a “stylish and sophisticated atmosphere that perfectly complements its expertly-crafted drinks.”

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