Drinks: English Vocabulary List

a drink that is not water

"The beverage is cold."

"The restaurant serves a variety of hot and cold beverages including coffee tea fresh juices and locally brewed craft beers on tap."

a cold and non-alcoholic drink that is usually carbonated

"The soft drink is fizzy."

"Drinking too many soft drinks can lead to weight gain and dental problems because they contain large amounts of sugar and acidic phosphoric acid."

(of drinks) without any alcohol

"This drink is nonalcoholic."

"I ordered a nonalcoholic beer because I have to drive home tonight."

a sweet fizzy drink that is not alcoholic

"Soda is sweet."

"She drank soda with dinner and then switched to water."

the brand of a sweet and brown drink that has bubbles in it

"Coca-Cola is famous."

"They served Coca-Cola at the party because many guests preferred it."

water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

"I drink mineral water instead of soda."

"She prefers drinking sparkling mineral water rather than still water because she likes the bubbles."

a cold smooth drink made by mixing milk and ice-cream with fruits, chocolate, etc. as flavor

"The milkshake is thick."

"He ordered a milkshake after dinner as a sweet treat."

a thick smooth drink made with crushed fruit, ice cream, yogurt, or milk

"The smoothie is healthy."

"She made a smoothie with fruit and yogurt for breakfast."

a drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

"The lemonade is sour."

"We drank lemonade in the garden on a hot afternoon."

a kind of strong black drink made by forcing hot water or steam through coffee

"The espresso is strong."

"A single shot of espresso contains about sixty three milligrams of caffeine which is less than a standard cup of drip coffee but more concentrated."

a drink made from espresso with steamed milk on top

"The latte is smooth."

"She ordered a latte with extra foam at the café."

a hot or cold beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sweetener, such as sugar

"Cocoa is warm."

"She drank cocoa before bed because it felt comforting and sweet."

a drink containing a lot of sugar, caffeine, or other substances that makes one more active

"The energy drink is strong."

"He bought an energy drink to stay awake during the long drive."

a drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain

"He ordered a glass of cold beer."

"Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history with evidence of beer production dating back over seven thousand years to ancient China."

a type of fizzy wine made originally in France, often drunk to celebrate an event

"Champagne is expensive."

"Champagne is made exclusively from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France and using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle."

a strong alcoholic drink made from grains such as corn and wheat

"Whiskey is strong."

"Whiskey must be aged in wooden barrels for at least three years to be legally called whiskey in most countries which affects its flavor significantly."

a strong, clear alcoholic drink made from grain or potatoes, originally from Russia

"Vodka is clear."

"Vodka is distilled from fermented grains or potatoes and then filtered through activated charcoal to remove impurities resulting in a neutral flavor profile."

a very strong alcoholic drink made in Mexico

"Tequila is strong."

"He ordered tequila at the bar with a slice of lime."

a strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit juice

"Brandy is smooth."

"Brandy is produced by distilling wine and then aging the resulting spirit in oak barrels which gives it a characteristic amber color and complex taste."

up to now or the time stated

"She is still sleeping."

"She is still waiting for the bus at the stop because it has not arrived despite being twenty minutes late."

a type of fizzy water that can be mixed with other drinks such as gin or vodka

"Tonic is bitter."

"Tonic water contains quinine which was originally used to prevent malaria giving the beverage its distinctive bitter flavor that pairs well with gin."

(of drinks) containing alcohol

"This is alcoholic."

"It is important to be aware that many common beverages are alcoholic and should be consumed responsibly."

any drink that can make people intoxicated, such as wine, beer, etc.

"This drink has alcohol."

"The doctor advised him to limit his intake of alcohol for health reasons."

alcohol or an alcoholic beverage, commonly consumed in social gatherings

"He ordered a drink."

"She decided to order a non-alcoholic drink to avoid any potential negative effects from alcohol."

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

"He likes to drink wine."

"She decided to stop drinking alcohol altogether after a health scare."

a type of fizzy wine made originally in France, often drunk to celebrate an event

"We drank champagne."

"They popped open a bottle of champagne to celebrate their anniversary in style."

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

"Wine tastes rich."

"We bought wine for dinner and served it with the meal."

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

"I prefer still water."

"I prefer still water over sparkling because the bubbles make me feel bloated and uncomfortable."

(of drinks) containing bubbles or carbonation

"I like sparkling water."

"The sparkling water was cold and refreshing on that hot summer day."

a type of fizzy water that can be mixed with other drinks such as gin or vodka

"I want tonic water."

"He mixed his gin with a generous splash of tonic and a slice of lime."

an alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together

"The cocktail is colorful."

"The bartender created a new cocktail using fresh lime juice mint leaves rum and a splash of soda water served over crushed ice."