✔ Updated · 105 drinks, sorted by category
Drinks that start with A include apple juice, apple cider, almond milk, the Americano, the Arnold Palmer, affogato and Assam tea, plus agua fresca, atole and ayran from around the world.
This list covers coffee, tea, juices, smoothies and sodas, with adults-only sections for cocktails, beer, wine and spirits clearly labeled 21+. Every entry is a real, named drink with a short note on what it is and where it comes from, sorted by category.
Drinks that start with A, from everyday favorites to rare finds. The most popular:
Coffee & Tea That Start With A
Coffee drinks and teas that start with A. An Americano is my afternoon pick-me-up.
Americano
A shot or two of espresso topped up with hot water, giving a drink similar in strength to drip coffee.
Affogato
An Italian treat of a scoop of vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso, eaten with a spoon.
Arabic Coffee
Qahwa, a lightly roasted coffee brewed with cardamom and sometimes saffron, served in small cups with dates.
Australian Iced Coffee
Chilled coffee poured over milk and ice, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Assam Tea
A strong, malty black tea from the Assam region of northeast India, the base of many breakfast blends.
Ali Shan Oolong
A lightly oxidized high mountain oolong from Alishan in Taiwan, with a creamy, floral flavor.
Anji Bai Cha
A delicate green tea from Anji in Zhejiang, China, named white tea because of its pale young leaves.
Apple Tea
Elma çayı, a sweet, apple-flavored tea served hot in small tulip glasses across Turkey.
Anise Tea
A caffeine-free herbal tea made by steeping crushed aniseed in hot water, with a sweet licorice flavor.
Anchan Tea
Thai butterfly pea flower tea, bright blue when brewed, which turns purple when lemon or lime is added.
Adeni Tea
A Yemeni milk tea from Aden, brewed with black tea, milk, sugar and spices like cardamom and cloves.
Juices, Smoothies & Milks That Start With A
Juices, smoothies and plant milks that start with A. I buy apple cider by the jug every fall.
Apple Juice
Pressed and filtered juice of apples, one of the most popular fruit juices in the world, served chilled.
Apple Cider
In the United States, fresh, unfiltered and unfermented apple juice, cloudy and tangy, often served hot with spices in fall.
Apricot Nectar
A thick, smooth drink of pureed apricots, water and sugar, popular in Europe and the Middle East.
Acai Smoothie
A purple smoothie of frozen acai berry pulp blended with banana, berries and juice or plant milk.
Avocado Smoothie
A creamy smoothie of ripe avocado blended with milk and sweetener or fruit, loved in Southeast Asia.
Get the recipe →Aloe Vera Juice
A light, slightly sweet drink made from the gel of aloe leaves, often sold with soft aloe pieces inside.
Acerola Juice
A tart, bright red juice made from acerola, or Barbados cherry, very popular in Brazil.
Amla Juice
A sour, astringent Indian juice made from amla, or Indian gooseberry, often diluted with water and honey.
ABC Juice
A Malaysian juice of apple, beetroot and carrot blended or juiced together, deep red and naturally sweet.
Aronia Juice
A dark, tart juice made from aronia berries, or chokeberries, often blended with apple juice.
Almond Milk
A plant-based milk made by blending almonds with water and straining, used in coffee, cereal and smoothies.
Sodas & Soft Drinks That Start With A
Sodas and soft drinks that start with A. On a hot porch afternoon, I reach for an Arnold Palmer.
Arnold Palmer
Half iced tea and half lemonade over ice, named after the American golfer who made it famous.
American Cream Soda
A sweet, vanilla-flavored carbonated soft drink with a smooth, creamy taste, often used to make ice cream floats.
Aranciata
A sparkling Italian orange soda made with orange juice, less sweet than many American orange sodas.
Almdudler
A popular Austrian soft drink made with alpine herbs, first sold in 1957 and often mixed with water.
International Drinks That Start With A
Non-alcoholic drinks from around the world that start with A.
Ayran
A cold, salted yogurt drink made by whisking yogurt with water, the national drink of Turkey.
Atole
A warm, thick Mexican drink of masa corn dough cooked with water or milk, sugar and cinnamon or vanilla.
Agua Fresca
A light Mexican drink of blended fruit, water and a little sugar, sold from big glass jars.
Agua de Jamaica
A tart, ruby-red Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus flowers steeped in water and sweetened.
Agua de Tamarindo
A sweet and sour Mexican agua fresca made from tamarind pulp, water and sugar, served over ice.
Avena
A creamy Latin American oat drink cooked with milk, cinnamon and sugar, served cold or warm.
Amazake
A sweet, thick Japanese drink made from rice fermented with koji; the common kind contains no alcohol.
Apfelschorle
A German drink of apple juice mixed with sparkling mineral water, one of the most popular soft drinks in Germany.
Aam Panna
An Indian summer drink of cooked green mango pulp with sugar, roasted cumin, mint and black salt.
Api Morado
A hot, thick Bolivian drink of purple corn with cinnamon and cloves, often served with fried pastries for breakfast.
Aguapanela
A Colombian drink of panela, or unrefined cane sugar, dissolved in water and served hot or cold with lime.
Ais Bandung
A pink Malaysian drink of rose cordial mixed with evaporated or condensed milk, served over ice.
Aguamiel
Fresh, sweet sap collected from the maguey agave in Mexico, drunk before it ferments into pulque.
Amasi
A thick, sour fermented milk from southern Africa, drunk on its own or poured over maize porridge.
Cocktails (21+) That Start With A
Adults only (21+). Classic and modern cocktails that start with A. Please drink responsibly.
Aperol Spritz
An Italian aperitif of Aperol, Prosecco and a splash of soda water over ice with an orange slice.
Get the recipe →Appletini
A bright green martini-style cocktail of vodka, sour apple schnapps and apple juice, popular since the 1990s.
Amaretto Sour
A sweet and sour cocktail of amaretto almond liqueur, lemon juice and sugar, often with egg white.
Americano Cocktail
A light Italian drink of Campari, sweet vermouth and soda water, first served in Milan in the 1860s.
Aviation
A pale blue classic of gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice, first printed in 1916.
Alexander
A creamy classic of gin, crème de cacao and cream, the original version of the Brandy Alexander.
Adam and Eve
A classic from the Savoy Cocktail Book of gin, brandy and Forbidden Fruit, a grapefruit and honey liqueur.
Alabama Slammer
A fruity 1970s Southern cocktail of Southern Comfort, amaretto, sloe gin and orange juice, served tall.
Army & Navy
A classic gin sour sweetened with orgeat almond syrup and lemon juice, with a dash of bitters.
Algonquin
A cocktail of rye whiskey, dry vermouth and pineapple juice, named after the Algonquin Hotel in New York.
Adonis
A low-alcohol classic of dry sherry, sweet vermouth and orange bitters, named after an 1884 Broadway musical.
Affinity
A Scotch whisky cocktail stirred with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth and a dash of bitters.
Alaska
A stirred classic of gin, yellow Chartreuse and orange bitters, golden in color.
Abbey Cocktail
A classic of gin, Lillet, orange juice and orange bitters, shaken and served with a cherry.
Añejo Highball
A modern classic of aged rum, orange curaçao, lime and ginger beer, created by bartender Dale DeGroff.
Agua de Valencia
A Spanish pitcher drink from Valencia of cava, fresh orange juice, gin and vodka, created in 1959.
Angel Face
A classic from the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book of equal parts gin, calvados and apricot brandy.
Alfonso
A Champagne cocktail with Dubonnet and a bitters-soaked sugar cube, named after King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Astoria
A gentle martini with more dry vermouth than gin and orange bitters, linked to the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
Absinthe Frappé
A New Orleans drink of absinthe, sugar and water poured over crushed ice, made famous at the Old Absinthe House.
Ambrosia
A New Orleans cocktail of cognac, applejack, orange liqueur and lemon topped with Champagne, from Arnaud's restaurant.
Air Mail
A Cuban-style cocktail of golden rum, lime and honey topped with Champagne, first printed in the 1940s.
Allegheny
A 1960s cocktail of bourbon, dry vermouth, blackberry brandy and lemon juice with a lemon twist.
American Beauty
A Savoy-era cocktail of brandy, dry vermouth, orange juice and grenadine with a float of port.
Angostura Sour
A modern sour that uses Angostura bitters as its base, with lime, sugar and egg white.
Agavoni
A tequila version of the Negroni: tequila, Campari and sweet vermouth stirred with orange.
Atholl Brose
A Scottish drink of Scotch whisky, honey, oat water and cream, traditionally served at Hogmanay.
Amber Dream
A classic from the Savoy Cocktail Book of gin, sweet vermouth, Chartreuse and orange bitters, stirred.
Beer & Cider (21+) That Start With A
Adults only (21+). Beer, cider and fermented drinks that start with A. Please drink responsibly.
American Pale Ale
A golden, hoppy ale with citrus and pine aromas from American hops, popularized by craft brewers in the 1980s.
American IPA
A strong, very hoppy pale ale with bold grapefruit, pine and tropical fruit flavors.
Amber Ale
A copper-colored ale with caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
Altbier
A copper-brown top-fermented beer from Düsseldorf, Germany, cold-aged for a clean, malty flavor.
Abbey Ale
Belgian-style ales brewed in the tradition of monastery beers, from dark dubbels to strong golden tripels.
Amstel
A Dutch pale lager first brewed in Amsterdam in 1870, named after the city's Amstel River.
Apfelwein
A tart, dry hard cider from Frankfurt, Germany, served in ribbed glasses from a stoneware jug called a Bembel.
Airag
Mongolian fermented mare's milk, a slightly sour, lightly alcoholic drink served in summer.
Wine (21+) That Start With A
Adults only (21+). Wines and grape varieties that start with A. Please drink responsibly.
Amontillado
An amber Spanish sherry from Jerez, aged first under yeast and then in contact with air, with a nutty flavor.
Asti
A sweet, lightly sparkling white wine from Piedmont, Italy, made from Moscato grapes.
Albariño
A crisp, aromatic white wine from Galicia, Spain, with peach and citrus flavors, great with seafood.
Aglianico
A bold, tannic red wine grape from southern Italy, grown in Campania and Basilicata.
Amarone
A rich, full-bodied red wine from Valpolicella, Italy, made from grapes dried for months before pressing.
Arneis
A dry white wine grape from Piedmont, Italy, with pear, apricot and almond notes.
Assyrtiko
A crisp, mineral white wine grape from the Greek island of Santorini, grown in volcanic soil.
Aligoté
A tart white wine grape from Burgundy, France, traditionally mixed with crème de cassis to make a kir.
Auslese
A German wine category made from very ripe, hand-selected bunches, usually rich and sweet.
Auxerrois
A soft, low-acid white wine grape grown in Alsace and Luxembourg, often blended with Pinot Blanc.
Arinto
A high-acid Portuguese white grape making fresh, lemony wines, especially in Bucelas and Vinho Verde.
Spirits & Liqueurs (21+) That Start With A
Adults only (21+). Spirits and liqueurs that start with A. Please drink responsibly.
Absinthe
A strong, green, anise-flavored spirit made with wormwood, traditionally diluted with ice-cold water and sugar.
Amaretto
A sweet Italian liqueur with a bitter-almond flavor, made from apricot kernels or almonds.
Advocaat
A thick, creamy Dutch liqueur of egg yolks, sugar and brandy, used in the Snowball cocktail.
Arak
A clear anise-flavored spirit from the Levant, also spelled araq, that turns milky white when water is added.
Arrack
A spirit distilled from coconut palm sap in Sri Lanka or from sugarcane and rice in Indonesia, as Batavia arrack.
Aquavit
A Scandinavian spirit flavored with caraway or dill, served chilled with food at holidays.
Applejack
An American apple brandy, the oldest commercial spirit in the United States, made by Laird's since 1780.
Apricot Brandy
A sweet liqueur or fruit brandy flavored with apricots, used in classic cocktails like the Angel Face.
Armagnac
A French grape brandy from Gascony, usually distilled once in column stills and aged in oak.
Amaro
A family of bittersweet Italian herbal liqueurs, sipped after dinner as a digestivo.
Aperol
A bright orange Italian aperitif with bitter orange and rhubarb flavors, lower in alcohol than Campari.
Amer Picon
A bitter orange French aperitif, traditionally served with beer in the Picon bière.
Anisette
A sweet, clear anise-flavored liqueur popular in France, Spain and Italy, often mixed with water or added to coffee.
Aguardiente
A clear anise-flavored sugarcane spirit, the national spirit of Colombia; the name means fiery water.
Awamori
A traditional Okinawan spirit distilled from long-grain rice with black koji mold.
Andong Soju
A traditional Korean distilled rice spirit from the city of Andong, stronger than modern bottled soju.
Añejo Tequila
Tequila aged one to three years in oak barrels, smooth with vanilla and caramel notes, sipped neat.
Akpeteshie
A strong Ghanaian spirit distilled locally from fermented palm wine or sugarcane juice.
Did You Know?
- The Arnold Palmer, half iced tea and half lemonade, is named after the golfer who ordered it so often that a bartender named it for him in the 1960s.
- The coffee Americano is said to come from World War II, when American soldiers in Italy diluted espresso with hot water to make it taste like coffee at home.
- Amazake is a traditional Japanese sweet rice drink made with koji; the most common kind contains no alcohol and is served hot in winter or chilled in summer.
- The Aviation cocktail gets its pale sky-blue color from crème de violette, a violet liqueur, and was first printed in 1916 by New York bartender Hugo Ensslin.
Quick List: All 105 Drinks That Start With A
Handy for alphabet games, quizzes and Scattergories. The full list, A to Z:
Aam Panna, Abbey Ale, Abbey Cocktail, ABC Juice, Absinthe, Absinthe Frappé, Acai Smoothie, Acerola Juice, Adam and Eve, Adeni Tea, Adonis, Advocaat, Affinity, Affogato, Agavoni, Aglianico, Agua de Jamaica, Agua de Tamarindo, Agua de Valencia, Agua Fresca, Aguamiel, Aguapanela, Aguardiente, Air Mail, Airag, Ais Bandung, Akpeteshie, Alabama Slammer, Alaska, Albariño, Alexander, Alfonso, Algonquin, Ali Shan Oolong, Aligoté, Allegheny, Almdudler, Almond Milk, Aloe Vera Juice, Altbier, Amaretto, Amaretto Sour, Amaro, Amarone, Amasi, Amazake, Amber Ale, Amber Dream, Ambrosia, Amer Picon, American Beauty, American Cream Soda, American IPA, American Pale Ale, Americano, Americano Cocktail, Amla Juice, Amontillado, Amstel, Anchan Tea, Andong Soju, Angel Face, Angostura Sour, Anise Tea, Anisette, Anji Bai Cha, Aperol, Aperol Spritz, Apfelschorle, Apfelwein, Api Morado, Apple Cider, Apple Juice, Apple Tea, Applejack, Appletini, Apricot Brandy, Apricot Nectar, Aquavit, Arabic Coffee, Arak, Aranciata, Arinto, Armagnac, Army & Navy, Arneis, Arnold Palmer, Aronia Juice, Arrack, Assam Tea, Assyrtiko, Asti, Astoria, Atholl Brose, Atole, Auslese, Australian Iced Coffee, Auxerrois, Avena, Aviation, Avocado Smoothie, Awamori, Ayran, Añejo Highball, Añejo Tequila
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular drink that starts with A?
Apple juice is the most popular drink that starts with A. The Americano, almond milk, apple cider and the Arnold Palmer are also very popular, and the Aperol spritz is the best-known A cocktail.
What are non-alcoholic drinks that start with A?
Non-alcoholic drinks that start with A include apple juice, apple cider, almond milk, the Americano, the Arnold Palmer, affogato, Assam tea, agua fresca, atole, ayran, avena, amazake and Apfelschorle.
What is an Arnold Palmer drink?
An Arnold Palmer is a mix of iced tea and lemonade, usually half and half, served over ice. It is named after the golfer Arnold Palmer, who often ordered it. Versions with vodka added are for adults only.
What is the difference between an Americano and drip coffee?
An Americano is made by adding hot water to one or two shots of espresso, so it has a thin crema and a bold espresso flavor. Drip coffee is brewed by pouring hot water over ground coffee in a filter.
What is in an Aperol spritz?
A classic Aperol spritz has three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part soda water, served over ice in a wine glass with an orange slice. It is an Italian aperitif for adults 21 and over.
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