Here you’ll find 27 Non alcoholic drinks that start with A that begin with A, organized from “Affogato” to “Açaí smoothie”. The list covers familiar classics and regional specialties, spanning desserts, smoothies, teas, juices, and mocktails for everyday drinking or entertaining.
Non alcoholic drinks that start with A are non‑alcoholic beverages whose common English names begin with the letter A. Many have deep cultural ties, for example Italy’s affogato and Brazil’s açaí smoothie.
Below you’ll find the table with Drink, Alternate names, Calories (per 8 oz / 240 ml), Main ingredients, and Origin.
Drink: The common English name used in the table, shown so you can identify each beverage quickly and clearly.
Alternate names: Other common or regional names and transliterations, so you can recognize variants on menus and recipes.
Calories (per 8 oz / 240 ml): Estimated energy per standard serving, listed so you can compare options and manage portions.
Main ingredients: Two to five core components that define the drink’s flavor and guide you when preparing or ordering it.
Origin: Country or region where the drink originated or is most associated, providing cultural and historical context.
Non alcoholic drinks that start with A
| Name | Serving Size | Calories (kcal) | Main Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affogato | 150 ml / 5 oz | 260 kcal | Espresso, vanilla gelato | Italy; hot, bitter espresso poured over sweet creamy gelato — a dessert coffee with rich contrast and creamy texture. |
| Agua fresca | 240 ml / 8 oz | 100 kcal | Water, fruit, sugar, lime | Mexico/Latin America; light fruit-infused water, variable sweetness and flavors — refreshing summer drink made from blended fruit and water. |
| Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus agua) | 240 ml / 8 oz | 90 kcal | Hibiscus calyces, water, sugar, lime | Mexico/Central America; tart, floral hibiscus infusion served chilled, often sweetened for a bright, cranberry-like flavor. |
| Agua de Tamarindo | 240 ml / 8 oz | 110 kcal | Tamarind pulp, water, sugar, lime | Mexico/Latin America; sweet-tart tamarind drink with caramel-like tang, popular as a chilled agua fresca. |
| Agua de Pepino (Cucumber agua) | 240 ml / 8 oz | 60 kcal | Cucumber, water, lime, sugar | Mexico/Latin America; light, cooling cucumber water with bright citrus notes — low-calorie and very refreshing. |
| Almond milk (unsweetened) | 240 ml / 8 oz | 30 kcal | Almonds, water, salt | Commercial/global; mildly nutty, thin milk alternative; unsweetened varieties are low-calorie (USDA typical value). |
| Almond milkshake | 300 ml / 10 oz | 320 kcal | Almond milk, ice cream, sugar, almonds | USA; creamy nutty shake — higher calories from ice cream, often served as dessert. |
| Aloe vera juice | 240 ml / 8 oz | 60 kcal | Aloe gel, water, sugar, citrus | Commercial/global; slightly vegetal and slightly sweet; many bottled versions are lightly sweetened. |
| Americano (coffee) | 240 ml / 8 oz | 5 kcal | Espresso, hot water | Italy/US coffee culture; bold diluted espresso, clean coffee flavor with minimal calories. |
| Arabic coffee (Qahwa) | 60 ml / 2 oz | 5 kcal | Roasted coffee, cardamom, water | Arabian Peninsula; very aromatic, lightly spiced coffee served in small cups — culturally ceremonial and intense. |
| Anise tea | 240 ml / 8 oz | 2 kcal | Anise seeds, water, sweetener (optional) | Mediterranean/Middle East; licorice-like, warming herbal infusion often used for digestion. |
| Apfelschorle | 250 ml / 8.45 oz | 60 kcal | Apple juice, sparkling water | Germany; fizzy apple spritzer, lighter than straight juice and commonly served chilled. |
| Apple juice | 240 ml / 8 oz | 114 kcal | Pressed apples | Global/temperate regions; sweet-tart cloudy or clear juice, common everyday beverage (USDA reference). |
| Apple cider (non-alcoholic) | 240 ml / 8 oz | 120 kcal | Pressed apples, spices (optional) | North America; cloudy, often spiced apple drink associated with autumn; fuller flavor than filtered juice. |
| Apple spritzer | 240 ml / 8 oz | 50 kcal | Apple juice, sparkling water, lime | Europe; light, fizzy refreshment with reduced calories compared to straight juice. |
| Apricot nectar | 240 ml / 8 oz | 150 kcal | Apricot puree, water, sugar | Central Asia/Middle East; thick, sweet-tangy fruit drink made from apricot purée or concentrate. |
| Apricot smoothie | 300 ml / 10 oz | 180 kcal | Apricot, yogurt, honey, ice | Central Asia; creamy, tangy-sweet blended drink — thicker than nectar and often eaten as a snack. |
| Açaí smoothie | 300 ml / 10 oz | 220 kcal | Açaí purée, banana, berries, juice | Amazon/Brazil; deep berry flavor with earthy notes, often blended with sweeter fruits for smoothie bowls or drinks. |
| Amazake | 200 ml / 6.8 oz | 160 kcal | Rice, koji, water, sugar (optional) | Japan; sweet, thick fermented rice drink, naturally creamy and often served warm — traces of fermentation but usually non-alcoholic. |
| Amla juice | 240 ml / 8 oz | 60 kcal | Amla (Indian gooseberry), water, sugar | Indian subcontinent; very tart, vitamin C–rich juice often sweetened to balance sourness. |
| Arnold Palmer | 300 ml / 10 oz | 80 kcal | Iced tea, lemonade, sugar | USA; half iced tea, half lemonade — crisp, balanced, and a classic summer refreshment. |
| Ayran | 250 ml / 8.45 oz | 90 kcal | Yogurt, water, salt | Turkey/Central Asia; tangy, savory yogurt drink, frothy and cooling with a slight saltiness. |
| Avocado smoothie | 300 ml / 10 oz | 280 kcal | Avocado, milk, sugar, ice | Southeast Asia/Latin America; ultra-creamy, rich and mildly sweet — often served as a filling snack or dessert drink. |
| Anjeer sharbat | 250 ml / 8.45 oz | 180 kcal | Fig paste, sugar, water, lemon | Indian subcontinent; sweet, floral fig cordial served chilled as a cooling traditional sharbat. |
| Almond tea (Chinese almond drink) | 240 ml / 8 oz | 150 kcal | Ground almonds, water, sugar | Southern China; sweet, fragrant nutty hot or chilled drink made from blanched almonds or almond paste. |
| Apple cider vinegar drink | 240 ml / 8 oz | 30 kcal | Apple cider vinegar, water, honey, lemon | Global (folk remedy); tart, acidic tonic diluted with water and sweetener — consumed as a health tonic. |
| Apple cinnamon tea | 240 ml / 8 oz | 10 kcal | Apple pieces, cinnamon, water, sweetener | Global; warming, spiced apple infusion often caffeine-free, popular in cooler months. |