Drinks · Nouns — English Vocabulary

a sweet fizzy drink that is not alcoholic

"Soda is sweet."

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

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

"The milk is cold."

"He drank a glass of milk before bed."

a drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

"The lemonade is sour."

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

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 hot drink, made by mixing cocoa powder with water or milk

"I drank hot chocolate at school."

"The children drank warm hot chocolate with marshmallows after playing in the snow all morning."

a brown and sweet drink with gas and no alcohol in it

"He ordered a burger and a cold cola."

"Cola contains caffeine and phosphoric acid which can erode tooth enamel over time if consumed excessively."

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 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 strong alcoholic drink made from fermented sugar cane

"Rum is made from sugarcane."

"Rum is distilled from sugarcane molasses and aged in oak barrels to develop its characteristic sweetness."

a very strong alcoholic drink made in Mexico

"Tequila is strong."

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

an alcoholic cocktail made with vermouth and gin or vodka, often garnished with an olive

"The martini is dry."

"He drank a martini at the bar."

a popular alcoholic drink made of tequila and citrus fruits like lime

"The margarita was cold."

"She ordered a margarita with salt on the rim."

drink made with rum, lime, mint, and ice

"The bartender made a refreshing mojito."

"The mojito was made with fresh mint leaves rum lime juice sugar and soda water creating a refreshing cocktail."

a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream

"The cappuccino is hot."

"She ordered a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the thick foam."

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 sweet alcoholic beverage made from a mix of herbs, fruits, and different spices

"She added a coffee liqueur to her dessert."

"The coffee liqueur added a sweet boozy kick to the dessert and made it more indulgent."

a drink that is made by adding chocolate powder, syrup, etc. to milk

"The chocolate milk is sweet."

"The child asked for a glass of cold chocolate milk after playing outside because it was his favorite drink and he thought he deserved a treat after all his hard work."

a hot drink that is made by soaking different fruits, leaves, flowers, etc. in hot water

"Herbal tea is calming."

"He drank a cup of chamomile herbal tea before bed because it helped him relax and fall asleep more easily."

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 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 beverage made by steeping tea leaves in hot water, then cooling the resulting tea and serving it over ice

"He sipped sweet iced tea on the porch."

"Sweetened iced tea is a staple beverage throughout the southern United States served with almost every meal."

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain or malt and flavored with juniper berries

"The gin is clear."

"The bartender mixed gin with tonic water and added a slice of lime to make a refreshing and classic cocktail."

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."

a drink served with a lot of small pieces of ice

"I want a cold frappe."

"The coffee frappe was topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup for extra sweetness."

an alcoholic drink made from rice, originated in Japan

"They drank warm sake with their sushi dinner."

"Sake is a Japanese rice wine brewed through a fermentation process similar to beer rather than wine."

a drink consisting of espresso coffee and a small amount of milk on top

"She ordered an espresso macchiato after the meal."

"The macchiato is an espresso based drink with just a small amount of steamed milk on top."

a drink made with pineapple, coconut, and rum

"She ordered a pina colada at sunset"

"The bartender blended rum coconut cream and pineapple juice to make a pina colada."

an alcoholic drink made from crushed apples

"Cider is sweet."

"She drank cider at the festival."

a fermented dairy drink with probiotic properties, made from milk and kefir grains, used for drinking or cooking

"He drank a glass of tangy kefir for breakfast."

"Kefir is a fermented milk drink packed with probiotics that support digestive health and immunity."

a drink made with milk, sugar, eggs, and alcoholic beverages such as brandy or rum

"The eggnog is sweet."

"She drank eggnog at the holiday party and enjoyed the creamy flavor."

a white wine made from the Chardonnay grape, resulting in a range of flavors that often include notes of apple, pear, citrus, and tropical fruit

"She paired the fish with a glass of cold Chardonnay."

"The oaked Chardonnay had buttery vanilla notes that paired beautifully with the creamy lobster pasta dish."

a strong wine that is often taken before a meal as an appetizer, originated in Spain

"He sipped a small glass of sweet sherry."

"Sherry is a fortified wine from Spain that ranges from bone dry to intensely sweet depending on aging."

a kind of alcoholic drink made with vodka and tomato juice

"I ordered a Bloody Mary."

"A Bloody Mary is made with vodka and tomato juice."

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 type of drink made with mocha coffee, chocolate, and milk

"She loved the combination of coffee and chocolate in a mocha."

"The mocha combined rich espresso with chocolate syrup and steamed milk topped with whipped cream."

an alcoholic cocktail made with whiskey and vermouth

"He ordered a Manhattan cocktail."

"The Manhattan cocktail combines whiskey sweet vermouth and bitters garnished with a maraschino cherry."

a drink made with red wine, fruit, and sometimes lemonade, originated in Spain

"They shared a pitcher of fruity sangria on the patio."

"The pitcher of sangria was filled with red wine chopped fruit brandy and a splash of soda water."

a type of brandy which is of high quality, originated in France

"He sipped his cognac slowly from a snifter."

"Cognac is a high quality brandy produced exclusively in the Cognac region of France using specific grapes."

American whiskey containing at least 51 percent corn other than rye or malt

"Bourbon is smooth."

"He sipped Bourbon after dinner."

an alcoholic drink made with a mixture of whiskey, sugar, and lime or lemon juice

"The bartender made a whiskey sour with fresh lemon juice."

"The whiskey sour was made with bourbon fresh lemon juice simple syrup and a cherry garnish."

an alcoholic drink made with gin and a bitter-flavor fizzy water and pieces of lime

"She ordered a gin and tonic with a slice of lime."

"The gin and tonic is a refreshing summer cocktail made with gin tonic water and lime."

a drink made with beer and lemonade

"He mixed beer and lemonade to make a refreshing shandy."

"The shandy mixed equal parts beer and lemonade creating a light low alcohol drink for hot days."

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

"He drinks coffee every morning."

"Coffee helps him wake up before work."

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

"She drank tea after dinner."

"The English tourists enjoyed a cup of hot tea with milk and sugar while sitting in a small cafe and watching the rain fall on the cobblestone street outside."

the liquid inside fruits and vegetables or the drink that we make from them

"The juice is cold."

"He drank orange juice at breakfast."

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."

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."

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."

a type of beverage that has been made by fermenting grains or other ingredients

"This local brew is my favorite beer."

"His home brew was surprisingly good because he had carefully followed every step of the fermentation process."

a type of wine with a light pink color, made from red grapes

"She likes rose."

"A chilled glass of dry rose is the quintessential refreshing beverage for a warm summer afternoon."

a drink made with a mixture of fruit juice, water, spices, and wine or other liquor, served hot or cold

"The punch is a drink."

"We served punch at the party."