Types of Drinks: English Vocabulary List

water that is safe to drink or use for food preparation, meeting government health standards for potability

"This is drinking water."

"Clean water safe for human consumption is essential for health and daily activities."

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 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 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."

any alcoholic beverage, especially those with a high alcohol content considered intoxicating

"Strong drink has high alcohol."

"He ordered a strong drink at the bar because he wanted something that would help him relax quickly."

an alcoholic beverage that contains ethanol, which is a type of alcohol that can cause intoxication when consumed in excessive amounts

"Alcoholic drink contains ethanol."

"The bartender refused to serve another alcoholic drink to the customer who was already clearly intoxicated."

(of drinks) without any alcohol

"This drink is nonalcoholic."

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

referring to a substance, typically a beverage or food, that contains caffeine

"I drink caffeinated coffee."

"I drink caffeinated coffee every morning to help me wake up and feel alert."

made primarily from grains such as wheat, rice, corn, or oats

"The bar is cereal-based."

"The bar is cereal based and made from oats rice and wheat with some honey."

a non-alcoholic beverage made by mixing various juices, sodas, or other non-alcoholic ingredients to create a cocktail-like drink without the addition of alcohol

"Mocktail has no alcohol."

"A mocktail is a non alcoholic drink that mimics the flavors of a cocktail."

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."

water which is carbonated or fizzy

"Sparkling water has carbonation."

"I prefer a glass of chilled sparkling water with a slice of lime."

a carbonated soft drink that is flavored with quinine and sweetened with sugar or another sweetener

"Tonic water has quinine."

"She poured tonic water into the glass and added a slice of lime before mixing it with the gin."

water that has been boiled, collected as vapor, and then condensed back into a liquid to remove impurities and dissolved substances

"Use distilled water."

"Distilled water is essential for certain laboratory experiments where impurities must be absent."

an alcoholic drink made from crushed apples

"Cider is sweet."

"She drank cider at the festival."

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."

an alcoholic beverage that is typically higher in alcohol content than regular beer or wine

"Hard liquor is distilled spirits."

"Hard liquor refers to distilled spirits like whiskey vodka gin and rum."

a liquid that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating bubbles and giving it a fizzy texture and taste

"The soda is carbonated."

"The soda is carbonated and full of bubbles that tickle your nose when you drink it."

a drink which is fizzy, sweet, and contains alcohol

"Alcopop is sweetened alcoholic beverage."

"Many young people prefer alcopop because it tastes sweet and fruity, unlike traditional bitter alcoholic beverages."

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

"He spent all his money on booze."

"The teenager was caught with a bottle of booze in his backpack at school and was suspended for violating the zero tolerance policy on alcohol."

a colloquial term used to describe strong, high-alcohol content alcoholic beverages that can cause a burning sensation when consumed

"Firewater is strong whiskey."

"After a long day of work, he poured himself a glass of firewater to relax and unwind."

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 term used to describe homemade or illegally distilled alcohol

"Hooch is illegally distilled liquor."

"During the prohibition era, many people secretly brewed hooch in their basements to avoid the law."

the act of pouring out a liquid as an offering to a deity or spirit, or any type of beverage that is consumed in celebration or as part of a ritual

"A libation was poured."

"The ancient ceremony involved a libation of wine poured onto the earth as an offering."

a slang term used to describe cheap, low-quality alcohol that is often high in alcohol content and can be dangerous to consume in large quantities

"Rotgut is cheap harsh liquor."

"He regretted drinking that cheap rotgut whiskey because it gave him a terrible headache the next morning."

a type of alcoholic drink typically consumed in the early evening, often while watching the sunset

"Sundowner is evening drink."

"We enjoyed a refreshing sundowner on the terrace while watching the beautiful sunset over the ocean."

a small amount of alcoholic beverage or a place where alcoholic drinks are served or consumed, such as a bar or a pub

"He had a tipple."

"After a long day, he liked to relax with a small tipple at his favorite local pub."

a non-alcoholic version of a cocktail or mixed drink, often called a "virgin cocktail" or "virgin drink"

"I want a virgin drink."

"I ordered a virgin cocktail because I do not drink alcohol but still wanted something fancy."

a type of beverage made by combining two or more ingredients, often including alcohol

"This is a mixed drink."

"A mixed drink combines one or more spirits with other ingredients like juice or soda."

a drink made with dried milk, malt, water and sometimes sugar or chocolate or ice cream, served hot or cold

"I want malted milk."

"Malted milk is a classic creamy beverage enjoyed hot or cold with added flavors."

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."

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 drink that is high in protein and is similar to milkshake, consumed to increase energy level, lose weight, or gain muscle

"I drink protein shake."

"Drink made from protein powder mixed with water or milk to support muscle growth."

(of wine) contaminated by a faulty cork, resulting in an unpleasant odor or taste in the wine

"The wine tastes corked."

"The wine tastes corked and has a musty smell so we sent it back."

(of tea or coffee) having had caffeine completely or partly removed

"She drinks decaffeinated tea."

"She drinks decaffeinated tea because caffeine makes her feel jittery and anxious at night."

(of a drink) suitable or safe for consuming

"The water is drinkable."

"The water is drinkable straight from the tap without boiling or filtering it first."

describing drink that contains extra salt and minerals to replace the ones a person loses during exercising or playing a sport

"The drink is isotonic."

"The isotonic drink replaces electrolytes lost during exercise and helps prevent dehydration and cramping."

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 type of multi-layered drink made by carefully layering different colored liqueurs or cordials in a narrow, straight-sided glass

"Pousse-cafe has layered liqueurs."

"The bartender carefully prepared a stunning pousse-cafe with layers of different colored liqueurs in a glass."