The best drinks in metro Detroit, according to you

By Layla McMurtrie on Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 11:41 am

Blake’s Hard Cider is a favorite local treat.

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Blake’s Hard Cider is a favorite local treat.

These winners from the 2024 Best of Detroit readers’ poll showcase the top drinks that metro Detroit and Michigan have to offer. From local distilleries and breweries to national staples, this list highlights the most popular selections, voted by Detroiters.

Looking for a crisp Michigan beer, a classic bourbon, or an expertly crafted tequila? This list has got you covered. Cheers!

Be sure to check out the full list of winners in our Best of Detroit 2024 issue.

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Best “Ready To Drink” Canned Cocktail: Jack and Coke jackdaniels.com It’s a classic.

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Best “Ready To Drink” Canned Cocktail: Jack and Coke

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It’s a classic.

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Best Beer (National): Miller Lite millerlite.com A trusted go-to for beer lovers across the country.

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Best Beer (National): Miller Lite

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A trusted go-to for beer lovers across the country.

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Best Beer Selection in a Store: Red Wagon of Troy 1613 Livernois Rd., Troy | redwagontroy.com This Troy store offers a massive selection of local, national, and international beers.

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Best Beer Selection in a Store: Red Wagon of Troy

1613 Livernois Rd., Troy | redwagontroy.com

This Troy store offers a massive selection of local, national, and international beers.

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Best Bourbon: Woodford Reserve woodfordreserve.com A balanced bourbon from Kentucky.

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Best Bourbon: Woodford Reserve

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A balanced bourbon from Kentucky.

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Best Champagne: Korbel korbel.com It doesn't get better than affordable and celebratory.

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Best Champagne: Korbel

It doesn't get better than affordable and celebratory.

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Best Gin: Detroit City Distillery 2462 Riopelle St., Detroit | detroitcitydistillery.com A Detroit original, bringing craft gin to the city.

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Best Gin: Detroit City Distillery

2462 Riopelle St., Detroit | detroitcitydistillery.com

A Detroit original, bringing craft gin to the city.

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Best Hard Cider: Blake’s Hard Cider Co. blakeshardcider.com With Michigan-grown apples and unique flavor notes, this is some of the best hard cider around.

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Best Hard Cider: Blake’s Hard Cider Co.

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With Michigan-grown apples and unique flavor notes, this is some of the best hard cider around.

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Best Michigan Beer: Founders Brewery foundersbrewing.com A Michigan craft beer staple for over 25 years.

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Best Michigan Beer: Founders Brewery

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A Michigan craft beer staple for over 25 years.

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Best Michigan Bourbon: Motor City Gas 325 E. 4th St., Royal Oak | motorcitygas.com A small-batch distillery making waves in the Michigan bourbon world.

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Best Michigan Bourbon: Motor City Gas

325 E. 4th St., Royal Oak | motorcitygas.com

A small-batch distillery making waves in the Michigan bourbon world.

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Best Michigan Brewer: Griffin Claw Brewing Company 575 S. Eton St., Birmingham | griffinclawbrewingcompany.com A top Michigan brewer since starting in 2010.

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Best Michigan Brewer: Griffin Claw Brewing Company

575 S. Eton St., Birmingham | griffinclawbrewingcompany.com

A top Michigan brewer since starting in 2010.

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Best Michigan Rum: Mackinac Island Rum gypsyvodka.com/mackinac-island-rum-co Smooth and sweet, bringing a taste of Michigan to every sip.

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Best Michigan Rum: Mackinac Island Rum

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Smooth and sweet, bringing a taste of Michigan to every sip.

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Best Michigan Tequila: Anteel Tequila

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Nayana Ferguson brought us the nation’s first tequila brand partially owned by a Black woman and has been serving up the good stuff since 2018.

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Best Michigan Vodka: Grand Traverse Distillery grandtraversedistillery.com This vodka represents the best of Michigan spirits.

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Best Michigan Vodka: Grand Traverse Distillery

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This vodka represents the best of Michigan spirits.

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Best Michigan Whiskey: Coppercraft Distillery coppercraftdistillery.com A standout in Michigan's whiskey game.

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Best Michigan Whiskey: Coppercraft Distillery

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A standout in Michigan's whiskey game.

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Best Michigan Wine (Red): Black Star Farms blackstarfarms.com This Northern Michigan red is perfect for any wine lover.

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Best Michigan Wine (Red): Black Star Farms

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This Northern Michigan red is perfect for any wine lover.

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Best Michigan Wine (White): BOS Wine boswine.com A crisp, refreshing white wine that's quintessentially Michigan.

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Best Michigan Wine (White): BOS Wine

A crisp, refreshing white wine that's quintessentially Michigan.

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Best Michigan Winery: Detroit Vineyards 1000 Gratiot Ave., Detroit | detroitvineyards.com Bringing winemaking to Detroit with a focus on local grapes and quality.

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Best Michigan Winery: Detroit Vineyards

1000 Gratiot Ave., Detroit | detroitvineyards.com

Bringing winemaking to Detroit with a focus on local grapes and quality.

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Best Tequila: Maestro Dobel Tequila maestrodobel.com A premium tequila.

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Best Tequila: Maestro Dobel Tequila

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A premium tequila.

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Best Vodka: Zim’s Vodka zimsvodka.com A long-time top vodka, perfect for cocktails.

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Best Vodka: Zim’s Vodka

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A long-time top vodka, perfect for cocktails.

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Best Whiskey: Jameson Irish Whiskey jamesonwhiskey.com One of the top whiskeys in the world.

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Best Whiskey: Jameson Irish Whiskey

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One of the top whiskeys in the world.

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