Do you consider holiday drinks like eggnog and mulled wine to be as light as a low-alcohol beer? A recent poll conducted by Bisnar Chase surveyed 2,002 people about their perceptions of the strength of various Christmas cocktails. The results revealed that 47% of Connecticut residents believe these festive drinks are equally as light as low-alcohol beer, significantly higher than the national average of 38%.
In Connecticut, 55% of adults think that eggnog has a similar alcohol content to light beer, and 50% feel the same about mulled wine. Misconceptions don’t stop there; 36% mistakenly believe that hot toddies also fall under the low-alcohol category.
The data from the survey highlights a concerning trend in misconceptions surrounding holiday beverages:
- 20% think holiday cocktails do not contribute to the drink-drive limit.
- 57% admitted to drinking more at parties because the drinks felt festive and didn’t taste strong.
- 46% expect warm holiday drinks like spiked hot chocolate and mulled wine to be weaker than their cold counterparts.
- Nearly half (48%) would assume that a drink called "Santa’s Milkshake" is non-alcoholic.
When asked about their ability to legally drive after consuming certain holiday cocktails, here’s what respondents believed:
- 23% thought they could drive after one spiked hot chocolate.
- 10% chose a sugar cookie martini.
- 7% believed a snowball cocktail would be safe.
Many in Connecticut seem to recognize the need for more transparency about alcohol content in holiday drinks, with 77% advocating for restaurants and bars to label the strength of their cocktails. Brian Chase, a nationally recognized attorney, warns that such misconceptions could lead to serious legal issues, as the holiday spirit should not cloud judgment regarding alcohol consumption.
For further reading on this topic, you can check out the full details of the survey findings from Bisnar Chase.