Contributed by Jennifer Andrews, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

Enjoying a drink or two can be a relaxing way to unwind after a long week at work or for a fun evening out on the town.

Mixed drinks are a more fun and modern drink selection versus traditional wines and beers. There are hundreds of ways to make a delicious mixed drink that can be strong, light, fruity, dry or sweet in flavor. Consider these top ten common mixed drinks the next time you are indulging in moderation.

10. Cosmopolitan

A cosmopolitan is one of the most common mixed drinks enjoyed by women including the famed girls of “Sex and the City”! The Cosmo combines vodka, its basic ingredient, with fruity flavor such as cranberry juice or lime and a classic martini glass – the better the crystal, the classier the cocktail!

9. Margarita

The word Margarita rolls off the tongue and its flavor it’s sure to please it. Tequila lovers will love this drink with lime juice and possibly a little salt on the rim of the margarita glass for a sexy twist. Margaritas can be made to serve more than one at a time and presented in a festive pitcher for party guests.

8. Mojito

The Mojito requires only a few basic ingredients including rum, club soda and lime juice typically combined with a sweet and sour mix.

7. Mimosa

A mimosa is one of the most common mixed drinks served for brunch and is easily produced by mixing equal parts champagne with orange juice. A mimosa is served in a champagne flute.

6. Apple Martini

This delicious Martini drink uses at least one ingredient that has an apple flavor. Combine fruity vodka such as Smirnoff Apple Twist with another apple-flavored liquor or even plain apple juice in a shaker. Pour into a chilled martini glass.

5. Long Island Iced Tea

Not for the faint of heart, this tall glass of tea-colored beverage is strong and combines a variety of strong liqueurs such as tequila, rum, gin and vodka. Long Island Iced-Tea actually doesn’t have any tea in it – the color comes from a splash of cola.

4. Mint Julep

The simple mint julep is an easy cocktail to prepare and starts with Bourbon whiskey mixed with lime juice, club soda, a bit of sugar and, of course, mint leaves.

3. Pina Colada

You don’t have to go on vacation to enjoy this fruity drink! Blend rum with crushed pineapple or pineapple juice, coconut cream and ice for a deliciously refreshing taste.

2. Daiquiri

The Daiquiri’s rum and lime juice combination makes it a favorite amongst the most common mixed drinks. Daiquiris often come a variety of flavors, including the popular strawberry and less common mango. A daiquiri is often served in a margarita glass.

1. Manhattan

A Manhattan is made by straining a whiskey mixture over a cherry in a chilled old fashion glass. For added flavor, twist an orange peel over the drink to release the fruit oils. Serve a Manhattan in a rocks glass. A Manhattan served “straight up” is poured into a chilled martini glass.