This list includes 36 Drinks that start with G, from “Galliano” to “Gunfire”. They include spirits, cocktails, beers, coffees, teas, and sodas commonly used for sipping, mixing, or pairing with food.
Drinks that start with G are beverages whose common English name begins with the letter G. They range from Italian liqueurs like Galliano to British warm mixes such as “Gunfire”, reflecting global drinking traditions.
Below you’ll find the table with alcohol content, country of origin, and primary ingredients.
Alcohol content: This shows the drink’s typical alcohol by volume (ABV) or “non‑alcoholic”, helping you choose by strength.
Country of origin: This lists the drink’s primary country or region, so you can explore cultural context and traditional serving styles.
Primary ingredients: You see the main ingredients in short form, which helps identify flavors and possible substitutions for recipes or menus.
Drinks that start with G
| Name | Alcohol content | Country of origin | Primary ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gin | 40% | England | neutral spirit,juniper,botanicals |
| Gin and tonic | 8%–18% | England | gin,tonic water,lime |
| Gimlet | 20%–30% | England | gin,lime cordial |
| Gibson | 30%–40% | United States | gin or vodka,vermouth,pickled onion |
| Greyhound | 8%–16% | United States | gin or vodka,grapefruit juice |
| Grasshopper | 15%–18% | United States | crème de menthe,crème de cacao,cream |
| Golden Dream | 15%–25% | United States | Galliano,orange liqueur,orange juice,cream |
| Godfather | 20%–30% | United States | scotch,amaretto |
| Godmother | 20%–30% | United States | vodka,amaretto |
| Glogg | 15%–20% | Sweden | red wine,spices,sugar,brandy |
| Grog | 10%–30% | England | rum,water,sugar,citrus |
| Guinness | 4.2% | Ireland | barley,water,hops,yeast |
| Guinness Foreign Extra Stout | 6.0% | Ireland | barley,water,hops,yeast |
| Gose | 4%–5% | Germany | wheat malt,barley,salt,coriander,lactic acid |
| Grappa | 35%–60% | Italy | pomace(grape skins,seeds,stems) |
| Gewurztraminer | 12%–14% | Germany | Gewürztraminer grapes |
| Green Chartreuse | 55% | France | neutral spirit,herbs and botanicals |
| Galliano | 30% | Italy | herbs,vanilla,anise,neutral spirit |
| Goldschläger | 43% | Switzerland | cinnamon schnapps,edible gold flakes |
| Grand Marnier | 40% | France | cognac,orange essence,sugar |
| Green tea | non‑alcoholic | China | Camellia sinensis leaves |
| Genmaicha | non‑alcoholic | Japan | green tea,roasted brown rice |
| Ginseng tea | non‑alcoholic | Korea | ginseng root,water,honey |
| Ginger tea | non‑alcoholic | various | fresh ginger,water,honey |
| Ginger ale | non‑alcoholic | various | ginger,carbonated water,sugar |
| Ginger beer | 0%–6% | England | ginger,sugar,water,yeast |
| Ginger wine | 15%–20% | England | fortified wine,ginger,sugar |
| Ginger liqueur | 20%–30% | various | ginger,neutral spirit,sugar |
| Ginjinha | 18%–21% | Portugal | sour cherries,aguardente,sugar |
| Guava juice | non‑alcoholic | various | guava,water,sugar |
| Guava nectar | non‑alcoholic | various | guava,water,sugar |
| Guarana | non‑alcoholic | Brazil | guarana extract,sugar,carbonated water |
| Grogue | 40%–50% | Cape Verde | sugarcane juice,yeast |
| Gunfire | 5%–15% | England | black tea,rum |
| Green goddess | 15%–25% | United States | green Chartreuse,gin,vermouth,herb liqueur |
| Gatorade | non‑alcoholic | United States | water,electrolytes,sugars |
Descriptions
Gin
Clear distilled spirit dominated by juniper and botanicals; foundational for martinis, gin and tonic, and global cocktail culture.
Gin and tonic
Classic long drink pairing gin with quinine‑tinted tonic water and lime; a colonial-era favorite now global and highly customizable.
Gimlet
Simple, tart cocktail of gin and lime cordial; historically linked to sailors and prized for its bright citrus flavor.
Gibson
Martini-style cocktail distinguished by a pickled onion garnish; dry, elegant, and barroom-classic.
Greyhound
Bitter-tart highball pairing spirit with grapefruit juice; with a salted rim it’s called a “Salty Dog.”
Grasshopper
Sweet, minty dessert cocktail notable for its bright green color and creamy texture, popular in the mid‑20th century.
Golden Dream
1960s-era dessert cocktail featuring Galliano and orange cream flavors; sweet and frothy.
Godfather
Two-ingredient after-dinner cocktail combining smoky scotch with sweet almond amaretto; simple and sippable.
Godmother
Vodka-based variation on the Godfather; sweet, smooth, and easy to make.
Glogg
Warm Scandinavian mulled wine spiced with cloves and cardamom, often fortified; a festive winter drink.
Grog
Originally a British naval mix of rum diluted with water and citrus; now a generic rum-based hot or cold drink.
Guinness
Iconic Irish dry stout with roasted malt flavor and a creamy nitrogen-poured head; flagship of Dublin brewing tradition.
Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
Stronger, more robust export stout with deeper roast and higher alcohol than the draught version.
Gose
Traditional German sour wheat beer notable for its tartness, gentle salinity, and coriander spice.
Grappa
Italian pomace brandy distilled from grape leftovers; robust and aromatic, typically sipped after meals.
Gewurztraminer
Aromatic white wine from Alsace and Germany with lychee, rose, and spice notes; often off‑dry.
Green Chartreuse
Potent French herbal liqueur made by Carthusian monks; vivid green, complex, and used sparingly in cocktails.
Galliano
Sweet Italian herbal liqueur with vanilla‑anise notes, famous for its tall bottle and role in classic cocktails.
Goldschläger
Cinnamon schnapps liqueur containing tiny gold leaf flakes; often served as a novelty shot.
Grand Marnier
French orange liqueur blending cognac and bitter orange; enjoyed neat, in cocktails, and in desserts.
Green tea
Lightly oxidized tea with vegetal, grassy flavors; central to East Asian culture and consumed hot or iced worldwide.
Genmaicha
Japanese green tea blended with toasted rice for a toasty, nutty flavor; an everyday household brew.
Ginseng tea
Aromatic infusion of ginseng root prized across East Asia for warming, restorative qualities and ceremonial use.
Ginger tea
Spicy, warming infusion drunk worldwide for comfort and digestion; simple home remedy and cafe staple.
Ginger ale
Sweet, carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger; a common mixer and standalone refreshment.
Ginger beer
Originally fermented and spicy; modern versions are mostly non‑alcoholic or low‑alcohol and essential in many cocktails.
Ginger wine
Sweet fortified wine flavored with ginger, traditionally used as an aperitif or in cooking and remedies.
Ginger liqueur
Sweet and spicy liqueur used as a mixer or in desserts; available in commercial and artisanal forms.
Ginjinha
Portuguese cherry liqueur served in small cups, intensely fruity and a Lisbon and Óbidos specialty.
Guava juice
Sweet tropical juice from ripe guavas; popular in Latin America and Southeast Asia, enjoyed fresh or bottled.
Guava nectar
Thicker, sweetened guava beverage commonly canned or bottled; used as a drink and in recipes.
Guarana
Caffeinated Brazilian soft drink flavored with guarana berry; widely consumed across Brazil and exported globally.
Grogue
Traditional Cape Verdean sugarcane spirit distilled in small stills; strong and rustic, central to local culture.
Gunfire
British military tradition of adding rum to strong black tea; served hot for ceremonies or early mornings.
Green goddess
Herbal, complex cocktail featuring green Chartreuse and other spirits; vivid flavor and aromatic profile.
Gatorade
Leading sports drink developed to replace fluids and electrolytes during exercise; ubiquitous in athletics and fitness.