This list includes 25 Drinks that start with J, from “Jackfruit juice” to “Junmai”. You will find non‑alcoholic juices, teas, commercial sodas, and traditional alcoholic beverages.

Drinks that start with J are beverages whose common names begin with the letter J. They span global traditions, from Jamaican rum punches to Japanese junmai sake.

Below you’ll find the table with Drink name, Alcohol content, Country of origin, and Primary ingredients.

Drink name: The name as commonly used; you use this to quickly identify each beverage or match it to product labels.

Alcohol content: Shows percent alcohol by volume or “non‑alcoholic”, so you gauge suitability for cocktails or sober options.

Country of origin: Lists the primary country where the drink is first documented or most associated, useful for cultural context.

Primary ingredients: Short comma‑separated list of main ingredients helps you decide flavor profile and whether you can make it at home.

Drinks that start with J

Name Alcohol Content Country of Origin Primary Ingredients Description
Java non-alcoholic Indonesia roasted coffee beans, water Common English name for coffee derived from Java island; refers to brewed coffee, often dark-roasted, enjoyed hot or iced, espresso or drip.
Joe non-alcoholic Ethiopia roasted coffee beans, water Slang term for coffee; origin traces to Ethiopian coffee, widely used in English-speaking countries to mean a cup of brewed coffee.
Jasmine tea non-alcoholic China green or white tea leaves, jasmine blossoms Fragrant Chinese tea scented with jasmine flowers; served hot or cold, prized for floral aroma across East Asia.
Julep 15–35% United States bourbon, sugar, mint, crushed ice Classic cocktail (mint julep) associated with Kentucky Derby; sweet, minty bourbon drink served in a chilled glass or silver cup.
Jagermeister 35% Germany neutral spirit, herbs, spices, roots, sugar German herbal liqueur with a complex sweet-bitter profile; commonly served ice-cold, in shots or mixed in cocktails.
Jagerbomb 10–20% Germany Jagermeister, caffeinated energy drink Bomb-style shot: a shot of Jagermeister dropped into an energy drink; popular party drink with herbal-sweet and caffeinated notes.
Jagertee 20–30% Austria black tea, rum or dark spirit, spices, sugar Warm spiced punch from Alpine regions; traditionally prepared hot and enjoyed in winter at ski huts and markets.
Jenever 35–50% Netherlands malt wine base, juniper, botanicals Dutch juniper-flavored spirit, precursor to gin; drunk neat or in cocktails, with regional styles like oude (old) and jonge (young).
Jun 0.5–3% China green tea, honey, SCOBY (fermentation) Fermented honey-and-green-tea beverage similar to kombucha; mildly effervescent and tangy, often consumed for its probiotic qualities.
Junmai 15–16% Japan polished rice, water, koji mold, yeast Sake category made without added distilled alcohol; dry-to-rich rice wine traditionally served warm or chilled in Japan.
Jamaican rum 40% Jamaica sugarcane molasses, yeast, water Rum style famed for robust, fruity esters and aroma; used in cocktails or sipped neat, central to Caribbean spirit traditions.
Jamaica non-alcoholic Mexico hibiscus calyces, water, sugar Agua de Jamaica is a bright, tart hibiscus infusion popular in Mexico; served chilled, often sweetened and sometimes spiced.
Jamaican Blue Mountain non-alcoholic Jamaica Arabica coffee beans Highly prized coffee from Jamaica’s Blue Mountains; noted for mild acidity, floral aroma and smooth body, brewed or espresso.
Jamaican ginger beer non-alcoholic Jamaica ginger root, sugar, lime, water, yeast Spicy, robust ginger beverage from Jamaica; often fermented, used as a mixer or enjoyed on its own.
Jaljeera non-alcoholic India roasted cumin, mint, tamarind, black salt, water Tangy, spiced Indian summer drink served chilled as an appetizer or digestive, made from cumin-forward spice blend.
Jamu non-alcoholic Indonesia turmeric, ginger, tamarind, palm sugar, herbs Traditional Indonesian herbal tonic family with many recipes; consumed for wellness, often freshly prepared or sold at markets.
Jallab non-alcoholic Lebanon grape molasses, dates, rose water, water Levantine syrup-based drink served over ice, often topped with pine nuts; popular across Syria, Lebanon and Palestine.
Jungle Juice 5–20% United States assorted spirits, fruit juices, sugar, water Large-batch party punch mixing multiple liquors and juices; alcohol strength varies widely depending on recipe.
Jell-O shot 5–15% United States flavored gelatin, liquor, water Gelatin-based shot popular at parties; alcohol level depends on the recipe, served in small cups as a novelty.
Julebrus non-alcoholic Norway sugar, water, natural flavors, carbonation Norwegian seasonal soft drink tied to Christmas celebrations; sweet, fruity and brightly colored, enjoyed by children and adults.
Japanese whisky 40% Japan malted barley, yeast, water, sometimes grain whisky Whisky style developed in Japan influenced by Scotch; known for precision and balance, enjoyed neat, on ice or in cocktails.
Job’s tears tea non-alcoholic China Job’s tears grains (coix), water, sometimes sugar Grain-based infusion from East Asia made from coix seeds; served hot or cold as a mild, nourishing beverage.
Jackfruit juice non-alcoholic India jackfruit pulp, water, sugar Sweet tropical juice popular in South and Southeast Asia; aromatic, thick-bodied, served fresh or canned.
Japanese plum wine 10–15% Japan ume plums, sugar, shochu or sake Umeshu is a sweet-tart plum liqueur enjoyed as an aperitif or dessert drink, served chilled, on ice or with soda.
Jeera water non-alcoholic India roasted cumin seeds, water, lemon, salt Simple Indian digestive drink (jeera water) served chilled; cumin infusion traditionally believed to aid digestion.

Descriptions

Java
Joe
Jasmine tea
Julep
Jagermeister
Jagerbomb
Jagertee
Jenever
Jun
Junmai
Jamaican rum
Jamaica
Jamaican Blue Mountain
Jamaican ginger beer
Jaljeera
Jamu
Jallab
Jungle Juice
Jell-O shot
Julebrus
Japanese whisky
Job’s tears tea
Jackfruit juice
Japanese plum wine
Jeera water
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