This list includes 35 Drinks that start with I, from “ICEE” to “Izze”. It covers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages—sodas, juices, cocktails, tea and coffee—useful for menus and recipes.
Drinks that start with I are a diverse set of beverages found in many cuisines and cultures. Notable examples include ICEE, a frozen soda, and Izze, a popular fruit soda brand.
Below you’ll find the table with alcohol content, country of origin, and primary ingredients.
Alcohol content: Shows percentage of alcohol or “non-alcoholic”, so you can judge suitability for pairing, cooking, or serving.
Country of origin: Indicates the drink’s primary origin or first recorded country, helping you place it culturally and find regional variations.
Primary ingredients: Lists the main ingredients in brief, so you can check allergens, flavor profiles, and suitability for recipes or substitutions.
Drinks that start with I
| Name | Alcohol content | Country of origin | Primary ingredients | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish whiskey | 40% | Ireland | malted barley, cereal grains, water, yeast | Smooth distilled spirit from Ireland, known for light, malty flavors and often aged in oak barrels. |
| Irish cream | 17% | Ireland | dairy cream, Irish whiskey, sugar, cocoa, vanilla | Creamy liqueur combining Irish whiskey and dairy cream; popular on its own, in coffee, or in cocktails. |
| Irish coffee | 15% | Ireland | hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, whipped cream | Warm cocktail mixing coffee and Irish whiskey, sweetened and topped with cream — a comforting after-dinner classic. |
| Irish stout | 4.2% | Ireland | roasted malt, water, hops, yeast | Dark, roasty beer style from Ireland exemplified by smooth, creamy textures and chocolate or coffee notes. |
| Irish red ale | 4.5% | Ireland | pale malt, roasted malt, hops, yeast | Malt-forward ale with a reddish hue and mild caramel and toasted notes, popular in Ireland and internationally. |
| Irish Mist | 35% | Ireland | Irish whiskey, honey, botanicals, spices | Honey-and-herb liqueur blending Irish whiskey with floral and spiced notes; used neat or in cocktails. |
| Irish car bomb | 12% | Ireland | Irish stout, Irish cream liqueur, Irish whiskey | Shot-and-pint bomb drink: a shot of cream liqueur and whiskey dropped into stout; potent and best consumed quickly. |
| Ice wine | 10% | Germany | frozen grapes, yeast | Sweet dessert wine made from grapes naturally frozen on the vine; concentrated, honeyed and aromatic. |
| Ice cider | 8% | Canada | frozen apples, yeast, sugar | Cidery parallel to ice wine — concentrated apple sweetness with bright acidity, popular in Quebec. |
| India Pale Ale | 6.5% | England | pale malt, hops, water, yeast | Hoppy beer style originally brewed for export to India; pronounced hop bitterness and citrus or floral aromas. |
| Imperial IPA | 8.5% | United States | pale malt, heavy hops, water, yeast | Stronger, hoppier IPA variation with bold bitterness and intense hop aromatics; popular with craft beer drinkers. |
| Imperial Stout | 9% | England | roasted malt, hops, water, yeast | Very dark, full-bodied stout with roasted chocolate, coffee and sometimes boozy notes; originally brewed for export. |
| Islay single malt | 46% | Scotland | malted barley, peat-smoked barley, water, yeast | Scotch whisky style from Islay islands, renowned for smoky, peaty, maritime character. |
| Indian whisky | 42% | India | malted barley, grain spirits, water, yeast | Broad category of whiskies produced in India; styles vary from lighter blends to bold malt expressions. |
| Iced tea | non-alcoholic | United States | brewed tea, cold water, ice, sugar or lemon optional | Chilled brewed tea served over ice, sweetened or plain; a staple summer refresher worldwide. |
| Iced coffee | non-alcoholic | United States | brewed coffee, ice, milk optional, sweetener optional | Cold-served coffee; ranges from simple chilled brew to elaborate café-style drinks with milk or syrups. |
| Iced latte | non-alcoholic | Italy | espresso, cold milk, ice | Espresso-based drink with cold milk and ice — creamy and coffee-forward, popular in cafés globally. |
| Iced cappuccino | non-alcoholic | Italy | espresso, cold milk foam, ice | Chilled take on the cappuccino with cold milk and foam; lighter than iced latte with airy texture. |
| Iced Americano | non-alcoholic | Italy | espresso, cold water, ice | Diluted espresso served cold over ice for a strong, clean coffee flavor without milk. |
| Iced mocha | non-alcoholic | United States | espresso, chocolate, milk, ice | Iced coffee drink combining espresso and chocolate for a sweet, caffeinated treat. |
| Iced chai | non-alcoholic | India | spiced black tea, milk, sugar, ice | Chai spices brewed with milk and served over ice — sweet, spiced and refreshingly creamy. |
| Iced matcha | non-alcoholic | Japan | matcha powder, water, milk optional, ice | Bright green powdered green tea whisked and served cold; vegetal, mildly bitter, often sweetened. |
| Iced lemonade | non-alcoholic | France | lemon juice, water, sugar, ice | Classic tart-and-sweet chilled lemon drink, perfect for hot days and easy to customize. |
| Ice cream soda | non-alcoholic | United States | carbonated soda, ice cream, flavored syrup | Nostalgic soda fountain drink: fizzy soda crowned with a scoop of ice cream for creamy sweetness. |
| Italian soda | non-alcoholic | United States | carbonated water, flavored syrup, cream optional | Bright, syrup-flavored sparkling drink often finished with a splash of cream; popular café refreshment. |
| Irn-Bru | non-alcoholic | Scotland | carbonated water, sugar, caffeine, flavorings, colorings | Iconic Scottish soft drink with a unique fruity flavor and bright orange color, often called “Scotland’s other national drink.” |
| Inca Kola | non-alcoholic | Peru | carbonated water, sugar, lemon verbena flavoring, colorings | Sweet, bright yellow Peruvian soda with a distinct fruity-herbal flavor, widely popular in Peru. |
| ICEE | non-alcoholic | United States | flavored slush mix, water, sugar, ice | Branded frozen carbonated slush served in many cinemas and shops; fruit-flavored and icy-cold. |
| Izze | non-alcoholic | United States | carbonated water, fruit juice, cane sugar | Sparkling fruit beverage blending real juice with carbonation for a lightly sweet, fruity drink. |
| Iced rooibos | non-alcoholic | South Africa | rooibos tea, water, ice, sweetener optional | Caffeine-free red bush tea served chilled; naturally sweet, nutty and caffeine-free. |
| Italian vermouth | 16% | Italy | fortified wine, botanicals, wormwood, herbs, sugar | Aromatic fortified wine flavored with botanicals; a base for many classic cocktails or aperitifs. |
| Iced chocolate | non-alcoholic | Mexico | cocoa or chocolate, milk or water, sugar, ice | Chilled chocolate drink with roots in Mesoamerican cocoa traditions; rich, sweet and refreshing. |
| Ice cream float | non-alcoholic | United States | carbonated soda, ice cream, flavored syrup optional | Scoop of ice cream in a glass of soda for a fizzy, creamy dessert-beverage hybrid. |
| Ital | non-alcoholic | Jamaica | fresh fruits, coconut water, herbs, natural sweeteners | Rastafarian dietary drink emphasizing natural, unprocessed ingredients; often herbal, fruit- or coconut-based. |
| Iced horchata | non-alcoholic | Mexico | rice or tigernut milk, cinnamon, sugar, ice | Chilled sweet, cinnamon-spiced drink made from rice or nuts, widely enjoyed across Latin America. |
Descriptions
Irish whiskey
Irish cream
Irish coffee
Irish stout
Irish red ale
Irish Mist
Irish car bomb
Ice wine
Ice cider
India Pale Ale
Imperial IPA
Imperial Stout
Islay single malt
Indian whisky
Iced tea
Iced coffee
Iced latte
Iced cappuccino
Iced Americano
Iced mocha
Iced chai
Iced matcha
Iced lemonade
Ice cream soda
Italian soda
Irn-Bru
Inca Kola
ICEE
Izze
Iced rooibos
Italian vermouth
Iced chocolate
Ice cream float
Ital
Iced horchata