The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SNAKEBITES
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The straight part
We know that "mixed drinks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mixed drinks = snakebites.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SNAKEBITES mean?
SNAKEBITES noun- The bite of a snake.
- A mixture of cider and lager.
- One of a pair of lip piercings below the lower lip, supposed to resemble the fangs of a snake.