Top 10 basic mixed drinks

Let’s get down to basics!

Forget the fancy drinks menu, it’s time to cut down to the core! While some occasions call for impressive and over-the-top cocktails. And believe us, we love those occasions too. Sometimes, you just want a drink that’s easy to make, impressive and delicious at the same time.

We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 basic mixed drinks including the popular Margarita, Vodka Martini and the brunch classic Mimosa for your next, not-so-fancy gathering.

Find the top 10 basic mixed drinks below

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Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Zest

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Margarita

Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Salt

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Pina Colada

Pina Colada

Light Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream, Pineapple

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Mai Tai

Mai Tai

Martinique Rum, Lime Juice, Orange Curacao, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf, Cherry, Lime

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Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea

Absolut Vodka, Light Rum, Gin, Tequila Blanco, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Cola, Lemon

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Apple Martini

Apple Martini

Absolut Vodka, Apple Juice, Fresh Pressed, Apple Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Apple

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Mojito

Mojito

Light Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaf, Sugar, Superfine, Soda Water

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Bellini

Bellini

Absolut Vodka, Peach Puree, Champagne

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Caipirinha

Caipirinha

Cachaca, Simple Syrup, Lime

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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf

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Mimosa

Mimosa

Champagne, Orange Juice

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Kir Royal

Kir Royal

Black Currant Liqueur, Champagne

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TOP TEN DRINKS FOR ANY OCCASION

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Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Zest

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Margarita

Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Salt

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Pina Colada

Pina Colada

Light Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream, Pineapple

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Mai Tai

Mai Tai

Martinique Rum, Lime Juice, Orange Curacao, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf, Cherry, Lime

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Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea

Absolut Vodka, Light Rum, Gin, Tequila Blanco, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Cola, Lemon

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Apple Martini

Apple Martini

Absolut Vodka, Apple Juice, Fresh Pressed, Apple Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Apple

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Mojito

Mojito

Light Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaf, Sugar, Superfine, Soda Water

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Bellini

Bellini

Absolut Vodka, Peach Puree, Champagne

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Caipirinha

Caipirinha

Cachaca, Simple Syrup, Lime

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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf

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Mimosa

Mimosa

Champagne, Orange Juice

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Kir Royal

Kir Royal

Black Currant Liqueur, Champagne