Do you know your state's signature drink? Find out Hawaii's here

Every U.S. state has something it's proud of—and that's especially true of its signature drinks. These are drinks that locals love and ones tourists love to seek out. You know the ones we're talking about. Can you imagine a trip to California without a glass of Napa Valley red wine? Or breezing through Seattle without a piping-hot cup of coffee? Sometimes it's the signature drink that helps to solidify a destination's character.

There is no hard-and-fast rule when it comes to defining a state's signature drink. Some states even have drinks that are designated as their official state beverages. In fact, the most popular state beverage across the country is, believe it or not, milk—19 states claim milk as their official state beverage. And then there are other states that are well-known for their drinks, like Nebraska and its Red Beer, a concoction of beer and tomato juice similar to Mexico's "Ojo Rojo" hangover cure. There are also drinks like sweet tea with vodka from South Carolina or Jack Daniel's from Tennessee. These drinks are state icons, even if they don't have official state symbol status. Tourists and locals alike always seem to find a reason to seek them out and do a taste test for themselves in order to embrace the flavors of our 50 states.

So what are the signature drinks from every state? Stacker looked at official state websites, news, culinary profiles, and historic reports that tie specific beverages to states across the country. Some states had several drinks in the running, so in those cases, the majority ruled.

Are you ready to discover signature beverages from across the country? In fact, do you even know the signature drink from your home state? Read on to discover which drink is your state's favorite, or explore the entire national list here.

Hawaii: Mai tai

Hawaii and tiki go hand-in-hand, so it's no surprise that the most popular drink at Hawaiian bars is the mai tai. Made with orange, lime, and rum, it's the perfect tropical cocktail to pair with those stunning Hawaii beaches. According to Eater, the mai tai was so popular in the 1940s and '50s that it actually depleted the world's rum supply.

Continue reading to see other signature drinks in your region.

California: Wine

The majority of American wine comes from the vineyards of California. In fact, according to the Wine Institute, California makes up 81% of all U.S. wine and is the fourth-leading wine producer in the world. From Napa and Sonoma to the Central Coast, the Central Valley, and the South Coast, you don't have to go very far in California to taste a world-class glass of wine.

Oregon: Negroni

Portland's cocktail scene is strong, with some of the best bartenders in the country churning out delectable drinks. One of their state favorites is the negroni. In fact, there's an entire week dedicated to it every year in Portland. The cocktail contains gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.