This list includes 38 Drinks that start with L, from “LaCroix” to “Lynchburg Lemonade”. These beverages cover non‑alcoholic refreshments, cocktail mixers, and alcoholic classics for sipping or mixing.
Drinks that start with L are beverages whose common names begin with the letter L. Many reflect global tastes, from Latin American liqueurs to popular lemon sodas.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Alcohol content, Country of origin, and Primary ingredients.
Name: The drink’s common name, helping you identify and locate each beverage quickly in listings, recipes, and menus.
Alcohol content: Shows the drink’s alcohol percentage or “non‑alcoholic”, so you can choose by strength or suitability.
Country of origin: Lists the drink’s primary country of origin, helping you understand cultural background and regional availability.
Primary ingredients: Summarizes key components in a few words, so you can spot flavors or find ingredients for recipes.
Drinks that start with L
| Name | Alcohol content | Country of origin | Primary ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lager | 5% | Germany | malted barley, water, hops, lager yeast |
| Lambic | 5% | Belgium | barley, wheat, wild yeasts, aged hops |
| Lambrusco | 11% | Italy | grapes (Lambrusco varieties), yeast |
| Limoncello | 30% | Italy | lemon zest, neutral spirit, sugar, water |
| Lemonade | non-alcoholic | various | lemon juice, water, sugar |
| Limeade | non-alcoholic | various | lime juice, water, sugar |
| Latte | non-alcoholic | Italy | espresso, steamed milk, milk foam |
| Lassi | non-alcoholic | India | yogurt, water or milk, sugar or salt, spices |
| Long Island Iced Tea | 22% | United States | vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, cola, lemon |
| Lemon Drop | 20% | United States | vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, sugar rim |
| Lynchburg Lemonade | 10% | United States | Tennessee whiskey, triple sec, lemon soda, lemon juice |
| Lillet | 17% | France | fortified wine, citrus liqueur, quinine (aperitif wine) |
| Licor 43 | 31% | Spain | citrus, vanilla, aromatic herbs, sugar, alcohol |
| Liqueur | 30% | various | distilled spirit, sugar, flavoring agents (herbs, fruit, cream) |
| Lucozade | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | glucose syrup, water, flavorings, electrolytes |
| Lapsang Souchong | non-alcoholic | China | black tea leaves, pine smoke |
| Lychee Martini | 25% | various | vodka, lychee liqueur or syrup, lychee fruit |
| Laphroaig | 40% | United Kingdom (Scotland) | barley malt, peat smoke, water, yeast |
| Lagavulin | 43% | United Kingdom (Scotland) | barley, peat, water, yeast |
| Lemon Shandy | 3% | United Kingdom | lager beer, lemonade (or lemon soda) |
| Lemon Tea | non-alcoholic | various | black tea, lemon, sweetener |
| Lemon Verbena Tea | non-alcoholic | Peru/introduced widely | lemon verbena leaves, water |
| Licorice Tea | non-alcoholic | various | licorice root, water, sometimes sweetener |
| Lemon Balm Tea | non-alcoholic | various | lemon balm leaves, water |
| Lemon Squash | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | lemon juice concentrate, sugar, water |
| Latte Macchiato | non-alcoholic | Italy | steamed milk, espresso “stain”, foam |
| LaCroix | non-alcoholic | United States | carbonated water, natural flavors |
| Lilt | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | carbonated water, sugar, tropical fruit flavorings |
| Limonana | non-alcoholic | Lebanon | lemon juice, mint, sugar, water |
| Lambanog | 40% | Philippines | coconut or nipa palm sap (fermented, distilled) |
| Liebfraumilch | 11% | Germany | white wine grapes (Riesling, Müller‑Thurgau, others) |
| Lady Grey | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | black tea, bergamot, orange peel, lemon peel |
| Long Black | non-alcoholic | Australia | espresso, hot water |
| London Fog | non-alcoholic | Canada | Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, vanilla syrup |
| Light Beer | 3.5% | various | malted barley, water, hops, yeast (reduced calories) |
| Leffe | 6.6% | Belgium | barley malt, hops, yeast |
| Lychee Juice | non-alcoholic | China | lychee fruit, water, sugar |
| Limoncello Cream | 17% | Italy | lemon zest, cream, alcohol, sugar |
Descriptions
Lager
A broad category of bottom‑fermented pale beers originating in Central Europe, known for clean, crisp flavors and a wide range from light to amber.
Lambic
A Belgian spontaneously fermented beer with funky, tart and often fruity character; base for gueuze and fruit lambics like kriek.
Lambrusco
A slightly sparkling red wine from Italy’s Emilia‑Romagna, available dry to sweet and often lightly fizzy and fruity.
Limoncello
A bright, lemony Italian liqueur served chilled as a digestif, made by steeping lemon peels in alcohol and sweetening with syrup.
Lemonade
A globally beloved simple drink of lemon juice, water, and sweetener; recipes range from cloudy British lemonade to clear American styles.
Limeade
A citrus soft drink like lemonade but using lime; popular as a refreshing non‑alcoholic beverage and mixer.
Latte
An espresso‑based coffee drink with a large proportion of steamed milk and a light foam layer—smooth, milky, and served hot or iced.
Lassi
A traditional Indian yogurt drink served sweet, salted, or spiced (mango lassi is a popular sweet variant).
Long Island Iced Tea
A potent mixed cocktail that combines several clear spirits with a splash of cola and citrus, tasting deceptively like iced tea.
Lemon Drop
A tart, sweet vodka cocktail often served as a shot or martini with sugar rim and bright citrus flavor.
Lynchburg Lemonade
A refreshing whiskey‑based cocktail named after Lynchburg, Tennessee, brightened with citrus and lemon‑lime soda.
Lillet
A French wine‑based aperitif from Podensac, available in Blanc and Rouge, known for citrus, floral and slightly bitter notes.
Licor 43
A Spanish vanilla‑forward sweet liqueur made from a secret blend of 43 ingredients, enjoyed neat, on ice, or in cocktails.
Liqueur
A broad category of sweetened, flavored alcoholic spirits used as sips or cocktail ingredients; styles and ABV vary widely by type.
Lucozade
A longtime British energy/soft drink originally marketed as a restorative; available in multiple flavored formulations.
Lapsang Souchong
A Chinese black tea distinguished by heavy pine smoke drying, producing bold, smoky, sometimes resinous flavors.
Lychee Martini
A sweet, floral cocktail showcasing lychee fruit or liqueur; popular in modern cocktail bars and pleasant on the palate.
Laphroaig
An Islay single‑malt Scotch whisky famed for strong peat smoke, medicinal and maritime flavors; a signature smoky malt.
Lagavulin
A celebrated Islay single‑malt Scotch whisky known for deep peat smoke, rich malt, and long finish; iconic among whisky aficionados.
Lemon Shandy
A popular beer cocktail combining lager and lemonade or lemon soda; light, refreshing, and lower in alcohol.
Lemon Tea
A simple infusion of brewed black tea and lemon—served hot or iced worldwide as a comforting or refreshing beverage.
Lemon Verbena Tea
An herbal infusion made from lemon verbena leaves, prized for its bright, citrusy aroma and calming qualities.
Licorice Tea
A naturally sweet herbal infusion made from licorice root, known for distinct anise‑like flavor and soothing throat properties.
Lemon Balm Tea
A mild, citrusy herbal tea used for relaxation and digestive comfort, common in European herbal traditions.
Lemon Squash
A British cordial-style concentrated lemon drink diluted with water to make a tart, sweet soft drink.
Latte Macchiato
A layered espresso drink where steamed milk is “marked” with a shot of espresso, giving distinct layers and a milky profile.
LaCroix
A popular American brand of flavored sparkling water, marketed as zero‑calorie, zero‑sweetener refreshment.
Lilt
A tropical fruit‑flavored soft drink once famous in the UK, known for pineapple and grapefruit notes.
Limonana
A Middle Eastern minty lemonade—refreshing lemon and fresh mint are blended to a frothy, cooling beverage.
Lambanog
A Filipino distilled palm spirit, traditionally made from fermented coconut sap, often strong and clear.
Liebfraumilch
A semi‑sweet German table wine style historically popular as an export; typically light, fruity, and slightly sweet.
Lady Grey
A milder, citrusy twist on Earl Grey tea created by Twinings, with added orange and lemon peel for brightness.
Long Black
An espresso drink popular in Australia/New Zealand—hot water topped with a double espresso, producing a strong crema and bold flavor.
London Fog
A warm tea latte featuring Earl Grey and vanilla; a cozy, slightly floral caffeinated beverage from Vancouver.
Light Beer
A category of beers brewed to be lower in alcohol and calories; widely produced in many countries under different brands.
Leffe
A well‑known Belgian abbey ale brand offering a range of ales; Leffe Blonde is honeyed, malty, and slightly fruity.
Lychee Juice
A sweet, aromatic juice made from lychee fruit, popular fresh or canned across East and Southeast Asia and used as a mixer.
Limoncello Cream
A creamy variation on traditional limoncello, combining citrus liqueur with dairy for a dessert‑style cordial.