Non-alcoholic Drinks: English Vocabulary List

a type of carbonated soft drink that is usually flavored with extracts from the roots of sassafras or sarsaparilla plants, and often contains vanilla, wintergreen, and other flavorings

"Root beer is sweet soda."

"Root beer is a sweet carbonated soft drink traditionally flavored with sassafras root."

a fermented tea beverage that is typically made by adding a culture of bacteria and yeast to sweetened tea

"Kombucha is fermented tea."

"She started drinking kombucha every day because she heard it was beneficial for digestive health."

a Spanish term that refers to a beverage made by blending fruits, vegetables, milk or yogurt, and often sweeteners

"Licuado is fruit smoothie."

"For breakfast, he ordered a refreshing licuado made with fresh mango, milk, and a touch of honey."

a traditional yogurt-based drink from the Indian subcontinent, often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs, and sometimes sweetened with sugar or honey

"Lassi is yogurt drink."

"On a hot summer day, nothing beats a cold mango lassi to cool you down and refresh your body."

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."

a yogurt-based Turkish beverage, often flavored with herbs or spices, consumed as a drink or condiment

"Ayran is salty yogurt drink."

"During our trip to Istanbul, we enjoyed a refreshing glass of ayran with our kebab at a traditional Turkish restaurant."

a traditional fermented beverage that originated in Eastern Europe, typically made from rye bread or other grains, and often flavored with fruits or herbs

"Kvass is fermented rye drink."

"My grandmother taught me how to prepare homemade kvass using rye bread and fresh strawberries during the hot summer months."

a sweet fizzy drink with ginger flavor, which is usually non-alcoholic

"Ginger beer is spicy soda."

"Ginger beer is a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger and often used in cocktails."

corn meal that is cooked and eaten as mush or that is drunk as a thin gruel

"Atole is corn masa drink."

"The street vendor sold warm atole with cinnamon and vanilla, which reminded me of my childhood in Mexico City."

a traditional Mexican and Spanish beverage made from rice or other grains, water, and sweeteners, often flavored with cinnamon or other spices

"Horchata is rice cinnamon drink."

"Horchata is a sweet creamy beverage made from rice or tiger nuts popular in Spain and Latin America."

a fermented beverage made from grains such as wheat, corn, or millet, and sweetened with ingredients such as sugar, honey, or fruit

"Boza is fermented millet drink."

"In winter, my mother prepares a thick and sweet boza made from fermented corn and a little bit of honey."

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 type of coffee that is served cold, often over ice, often mixed with milk, cream, or sugar to make it taste better

"Iced coffee is cold coffee."

"Iced coffee is brewed coffee served chilled often with milk and sweetener over ice cubes."

a sweet fizzy drink that is not alcoholic

"Soda is sweet."

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

a drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

"The lemonade is sour."

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

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 clear sparkling non-alcoholic drink with ginger flavor, usually mixed with alcoholic drinks

"Ginger ale is non-alcoholic."

"She poured ginger ale over ice and added a squeeze of lemon to settle her upset stomach after the long car ride."

a drink made by leaving barely in boiling water, usually with orange or lemon flavor

"Barley water has lemon."

"Drink made from boiled barley seeds and sometimes flavored with lemon or sugar."

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 type of coffee that is steeped in cold water for an extended period of time, typically 12-24 hours

"Cold brew steeps overnight."

"Cold brew is coffee made by steeping grounds in cold water for twelve to twenty four hours."

a blended coffee-based beverage made with ice, milk, and flavored syrup, often topped with whipped cream

"Frappuccino is blended coffee drink."

"Frappuccino is a blended iced coffee drink sold by Starbucks."

a sweet, refreshing beverage made by combining fruit juice with sugar and water

"Lemonade is an ade."

"This refreshing ade is made from fresh watermelon juice, sugar, and water."

a drink that is made by extracting the liquid that exists inside of fruits

"Fruit juice is squeezed fruit."

"Fruit juice is the liquid extracted from fruits containing natural sugars and vitamins."

a carbonated water that contains added minerals such as sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, and potassium sulfate, giving it a slightly salty taste

"I drink club soda."

"Club soda is a versatile mixer that adds a crisp, bubbly texture to cocktails."

a sweetened sparkling drink with lime flavor

"Limeade is refreshing."

"The tart and sweet limeade offered a perfect balance of citrus flavor on a hot day."

a carbonated drink that is similar to soda, often flavored with fruit juices or extracts, and often served over ice

"This drink has fizz."

"The sparkling pink fizz was a delightful non-alcoholic beverage with a hint of raspberry."

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."

a type of dark substance made from beef, used in making drinks or cooking

"I use Bovril."

"A spoonful of Bovril can add a rich, savory beef flavor to soups and stews."

the liquid left after butter has been produced, which can be drunk or used in cooking

"I drink buttermilk."

"Buttermilk adds a tender crumb to baked goods and a tangy flavor to pancakes."

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."

a sweet sparkling drink with vanilla flavor

"Cream soda is vanilla flavored."

"Cream soda is a sweet vanilla flavored carbonated soft drink."

a sweet drink made with malted milk powder and hot milk

"Horlicks is sweet."

"Horlicks is a comforting, malted milk drink often enjoyed before bedtime for its soothing qualities."

a sweetened drink with orange flavor that in the UK it is carbonated but in the US it is consumed both with and without bubbles

"I like orangeade."

"This refreshing orangeade, whether sparkling or still, is a delightful citrus beverage for any occasion."

a thick sweetened drink made with orange juice and water

"Orange squash is a drink."

"Concentrated orange drink diluted with water and sugar before drinking."

a fizzy drink with sarsaparilla flavor

"Sarsaparilla is a drink."

"The old-fashioned American diner still serves sarsaparilla in glass bottles, just like they did many decades ago."