Coca-Cola has topped the list of the best soft drinks in 2011, followed by Diet Coke and Pepsi, according to marketing research consultancy Milward Brown.

The list includes other popular soft drinks like Red Bull, Fanta, followed by Diet Pepsi and Mountain Dew.

The report suggests that soft drinks sector rose by 5 percent after careful analysis of brand value, contribution, momentum and value change.

In addition, data from BrandZ, Kantar Worldpanel and Bloomberg were also taken into consideration for the report.

Check out the list.

Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), the giant beverage maker, said on Tuesday that net income fell 71 percent in the fourth quarter on substantial restructuring charges, but increased beverage sales beat Wall Street expectations, and it announced a cost cutting plan to pay for rising commodity costs and bolster its brands. PA
Diet Coke
If you thought Diet Soda is a healthier alternative to calorie-laden regular soda, you may be wrong. The bubbly zero calorie drink might increase your risk of heart disease. PA
Pepsi
Pepsi will cut 4,000 jobs, according to a report. PA
Red Bull
Drinking energy or sports drinks is like bathing your teeth in acid, according to a new study. PA
Fanta
In 2011, Fanta recorded its brand value $4,368 million at -6 percent. Reuters
Diet Pepsi
In 2011, Diet Pepsi recorded its brand value $2,500 million at 8 percent. PA
Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew's brand value has been recorded $2,478 million at 7 percent in 2011. PA