2010's Most Popular Mixed Drinks

There are literally thousands of mixed drinks to choose from this year. However, people often vary in their tastes and 2010's most popular mixed drinks might actually differ considerably from person to person and from bar to bar. The mixed drinks are drinks that are true to its name as it is a mixture of a number of other drinks which can be both alcoholic and non alcoholic. 2010's most popular mixed drinks have been listed in a number of drink catalogues with a few mixed drink of every type being included within it. Let us now check out the mixed drink that turned out to be popular this year.

Martinis - Considered to be one of the most classic cocktails or mixed drinks it includes a measure of gin. However, a number of variations have also emerged as the most popular drinks this year with the vodka martini, apple and chocolate liqueur flavored martinis winning hands down.   

Tall Drinks - Served in tall glasses, these mixed drinks contain a lot of liquids topped generously with ice cubes and are meant to be sipped slowly over a period of time. Also known as highballs, these mixed drinks have been enjoyed by a majority of the people this year. The traditional highball is not to be confused with a tall drink though. It is a particularly lethal combination of ginger ale with a good shot of whiskey. Gin and tonic, bloody Mary and Tom Collins are all time favorites and have not proved to be an exception this time round.

Hot Cocktails - Mixed drinks served hot are pleasant to drink during the chilling winter months with the hot toddy being a prime example of a popular mixed drink this season. Hot buttered Rum or the classic Tom & Jerry remain firm favorites although the spiked up coffee has gained considerable ground as the hot mixed drinks of 2010.

Holiday Mixed Drinks - Special drinks that signify a holiday is drunk on that particular day as a mark of tradition. However, the enjoyment certainly does not lessen and downing mixed drinks in the form of an Angel’s delight or Cane candy drinks along with the Christmas Jones on the specific day has remained popular though the years.

Non alcoholic drinks - Mixed drinks which steer clear of alcohol have also become exceedingly popular in 2010. While it is an ideal alternative for the teetotaler, the non alcoholic cocktails or mocktails as they are sometimes called are also preferred for avoiding a hangover the next day. Almost all the known cocktail drinks have their non alcoholic versions as well with the Margarita being prepared exclusively with citrus drinks and wedges of lime while the ginger ale replaces the strong vodka in the popular screwdriver. A frothy concoction of coffee and chocolate syrups can make a traditional White Russian taste delightful even without the added alcohol.

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