A book released today called Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt, by Mark Will-Weber, offers a complete list of every American president's favorite drink (well, with the exception of a few teetotalers). Fortunately for those of us who don't have time to pore over the whole book today, Will-Weber has also published a summary list of each president's preferences at the New York Post. Some highlights:
John AdamsAdams loved alcohol, starting almost every morning with a hard cider. Then porter beer, rum, and copious amounts of Madeira.
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