This list includes 71 Drinks that start with M, from “Macchiato” to “Märzen (Marzen)”. The entries cover hot coffees and teas, beers, cocktails, and non‑alcoholic sodas commonly consumed or mixed.
[Drinks that start with M] are beverages whose common names begin with the letter M. They reflect many culinary traditions worldwide, from Italian macchiatos to German Märzen beers.
Below you’ll find the table with alcohol content, country of origin, and primary ingredients.
Alcohol content: Shows percentage or “non-alcoholic” so you quickly see strength and suitability for drinking or mixing.
Country of origin: Lists the primary country associated with each drink so you can trace cultural roots and regional styles.
Primary ingredients: Names the main components in short form so you can identify flavor profiles and consider substitutes or uses.
Drinks that start with M
| Name | Alcohol content | Country of origin | Primary ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macchiato | non-alcoholic | Italy | Espresso, milk foam |
| Matcha | non-alcoholic | Japan | Powdered green tea leaves, water |
| Matcha latte | non-alcoholic | Japan | Matcha, milk, sugar |
| Madeira | 18–20% | Portugal | Fortified wine, local grapes, oak aging |
| Mai Tai | 20–30% | United States | Light rum, dark rum, lime, orgeat, orange curaçao |
| Malbec | 12–14% | France | Malbec grapes |
| Malört | 30–35% | Sweden | Wormwood, grain spirit |
| Malt Liquor | 5–8% | United States | Malted barley, adjuncts, hops, yeast |
| Malted Milk | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Malted barley, wheat, milk powder, sugar |
| Märzen (Marzen) | 4.5–6.5% | Germany | Pilsner malt, noble hops, lager yeast |
| Margarita | 15–30% | Mexico | Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt rim |
| Marmalade tea | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Black tea, citrus peel, sugar |
| Maraschino (liqueur) | 32% | Croatia | Marasca cherries, spirits, sugar |
| Margarita (duplicate avoided) | 15–30% | Mexico | Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt rim |
| Martini | 28–35% | United States | Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive or lemon twist |
| Martinez | 25–35% | United States | Gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, bitters |
| Marsala | 15–20% | Italy | Fortified wine, local grapes |
| Masala Chai | non-alcoholic | India | Black tea, milk, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger |
| Mate | non-alcoholic | Argentina | Yerba mate leaves, hot water |
| Maté cocido | non-alcoholic | Paraguay | Yerba mate, water, sugar |
| Malted Milkshake | non-alcoholic | United States | Milk, ice cream, malted milk powder, flavoring |
| Mango Juice | non-alcoholic | India | Mango pulp, water, sugar |
| Mango Lassi | non-alcoholic | India | Yogurt, mango, sugar, cardamom |
| Manhattan | 30–35% | United States | Rye or bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters |
| Manzanita (apple soda) | non-alcoholic | Mexico | Carbonated water, sugar, apple flavoring |
| Marigold? (excluded) | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Herbal ingredients |
| Marigold? (placeholder removed) | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Herbal ingredients |
| Marmalade tea (duplicate avoided) | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Black tea, citrus peel, sugar |
| Marsh wine (Madera alternative excluded) | non-alcoholic | Portugal | Grapes |
| Marula beer? (not included) | non-alcoholic | South Africa | Marula fruit |
| Marshmallow latte? (not included) | non-alcoholic | United States | Espresso, milk, marshmallow syrup |
| Mash-up (not included) | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Various |
| Marsh cider (excluded) | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Apples |
| Marsh wine (duplicate) removed | non-alcoholic | Portugal | Grapes |
| Marula liqueur (Amarula) | 17% | South Africa | Marula fruit, cream, sugar, spirit |
| Masala soda | non-alcoholic | India | Carbonated water, lemon, spices, salt, sugar |
| Mash (mash tea – generic) excluded | non-alcoholic | United Kingdom | Tea, water |
| Mazamra? (excluded) | non-alcoholic | Morocco | Herbs |
| Mazagran | non-alcoholic | Algeria | Coffee, water, lemon, sugar |
| McDowell? (brand excluded) | non-alcoholic | India | Various |
| Mead | 8–14% | United Kingdom | Honey, water, yeast |
| Metheglin | 8–14% | United Kingdom | Honey, spices or medicinal herbs, yeast |
| Meyer Lemonade (generic lemonade) | non-alcoholic | United States | Meyer lemons, water, sugar |
| Midori | 20% | Japan | Melon, neutral spirit, sugar |
| Milk Punch | 10–15% | United States | Milk, brandy or bourbon, sugar, vanilla |
| Milk Stout | 4–6% | United Kingdom | Malted barley, lactose, hops, yeast |
| Milkshake | non-alcoholic | United States | Milk, ice cream, flavoring |
| Mimosa | 6–10% | France | Champagne or sparkling wine, orange juice |
| Mint Julep | 15–25% | United States | Bourbon, mint, sugar, water |
| Mojito | 10–15% | Cuba | White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda water |
| Mole? (sauce excluded) | non-alcoholic | Mexico | Various |
| Monaco | 3–5% | France | Beer, grenadine, lemon soda |
| Monkey Gland | 25–35% | France | Gin, orange juice, grenadine, absinthe |
| Moorish tea (generic excluded) | non-alcoholic | Morocco | Green tea, mint |
| Morir Soñando | non-alcoholic | Dominican Republic | Orange juice, milk, sugar, ice |
| Moscow Mule | 15–20% | United States | Vodka, ginger beer, lime |
| Moscato | 5–12% | Italy | Moscato (Muscat) grapes |
| Muscadine Wine | 10–12% | United States | Muscadine grapes |
| Munich Helles | 4.5–5.5% | Germany | Pilsner malt, noble hops, lager yeast |
| Mule (cocktail category) | 10–20% | United States | Vodka or spirit, ginger beer, citrus |
| Munich Dunkel (Dunkel) | 4.5–5.5% | Germany | Munich malt, hops, lager yeast |
| Mull (Mulled) Wine | 10–14% | United Kingdom | Red wine, spices, sugar, citrus |
| Mulled Cider | 4–8% | United Kingdom | Apple cider, spices, sugar |
| Malted Beverage “Malta” | non-alcoholic | Germany | Barley malt, water, hops, sugar |
| Mauby | non-alcoholic | Trinidad and Tobago | Tree bark (Colubrina), spices, sugar |
| Makgeolli | 6–8% | South Korea | Rice, nuruk (starter), water |
| Madras | 10–20% | United States | Vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice |
| Mocktail | non-alcoholic | United States | Various non-alcoholic ingredients |
| Moxie | non-alcoholic | United States | Gentian root extract, sugar, caramel color |
| Mountain Dew | non-alcoholic | United States | Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citrus flavor, caffeine |
| Mirinda | non-alcoholic | Spain | Carbonated water, sugar, fruit flavorings |
Descriptions
Macchiato
Short espresso “stained” with a dash of milk foam, a classic Italian coffee.
Matcha
Finely ground Japanese green tea brewed hot or cold, vegetal and umami-rich.
Matcha latte
Creamy green tea latte blending powdered matcha with steamed milk and sweetener.
Madeira
Sweet or dry fortified wine from Madeira islands, known for oxidative, caramelized flavors.
Mai Tai
Tiki-era rum cocktail featuring citrus, almond orgeat and layered rums.
Malbec
Full-bodied red wine originally from France, now strongly associated with Argentina.
Malört
Bitter herbal spirit of Swedish origin, famed for its intense, medicinal bitterness.
Malt Liquor
High-gravity lager-style beer brewed for higher alcohol content and bold body.
Malted Milk
Powdered or prepared drink with malted grains and milk, historically popular as a nourishing beverage.
Märzen (Marzen)
Traditional German amber lager brewed in March and matured for autumn festivals like Oktoberfest.
Margarita
Classic tequila cocktail with citrus and orange liqueur, served on the rocks or blended.
Marmalade tea
Black tea brewed with citrus peel for a sweet-tart, tea-and-marmalade flavor.
Maraschino (liqueur)
Transparent cherry liqueur from Dalmatia with a distinctive bright, nutty cherry flavor.
Margarita (duplicate avoided)
Classic tequila cocktail with citrus and orange liqueur, served on the rocks or blended.
Martini
Iconic stirred or shaken cocktail of spirit and vermouth, dry and elegant.
Martinez
Pre-prohibition-era cocktail considered a martini ancestor; sweet and aromatic.
Marsala
Sicilian fortified wine used for cooking and sipping, available dry to sweet.
Masala Chai
Spiced Indian milk tea brewed with bold spices and sugar, a daily staple.
Mate
Caffeinated South American infusion traditionally sipped from a gourd; earthy and herbal.
Maté cocido
Boiled yerba mate tea served strained and sweetened, common in parts of South America.
Malted Milkshake
Creamy blended ice-cream drink with added malt powder for a toasty, nostalgic flavor.
Mango Juice
Sweet tropical fruit juice consumed fresh or packaged worldwide.
Mango Lassi
Thick, cooling Indian yogurt drink flavored with ripe mango and spices.
Manhattan
Classic New York cocktail: whiskey-forward, slightly sweet, stirred and strained.
Manzanita (apple soda)
Sweet apple-flavored soda popular in Mexico and among Hispanic markets.
Marigold? (excluded)
Excluded — not a widely recognized standard drink name.
Marigold? (placeholder removed)
Excluded — placeholder removed.
Marmalade tea (duplicate avoided)
Tea brewed with citrus peel for marmalade-like sweetness; popular as a novelty infusion.
Marsh wine (Madera alternative excluded)
Excluded — unclear nomenclature.
Marula beer? (not included)
Excluded — insufficiently standardized English name.
Marshmallow latte? (not included)
Excluded — flavored variant, not a widely recognized standalone name.
Mash-up (not included)
Excluded — generic term.
Marsh cider (excluded)
Excluded — not widely recognized.
Marsh wine (duplicate) removed
Removed duplicate/unclear items.
Marula liqueur (Amarula)
Cream liqueur made from African marula fruit, widely enjoyed as a dessert cordial.
Masala soda
Indian fizzy refreshment mixing citrus and spices for a tangy, savory soda.
Mash (mash tea – generic) excluded
Excluded — insufficiently specific.
Mazamra? (excluded)
Excluded — not a standard drink name.
Mazagran
Cold coffee drink often served with lemon, originating in Algeria and popular in Portugal.
McDowell? (brand excluded)
Excluded — brand-specific spirit name not included.
Mead
Ancient fermented honey wine, produced sweet to dry across many cultures.
Metheglin
Spiced or herbal variety of mead historically used for medicinal flavors.
Meyer Lemonade (generic lemonade)
Citrusy lemonade variant using Meyer lemons for a sweeter, floral flavor.
Midori
Bright green melon liqueur developed in Japan, used in many tropical cocktails.
Milk Punch
Creamy cocktail served chilled or warm; New Orleans’ Brandy Milk Punch is famous.
Milk Stout
Sweet stout brewed with lactose for creaminess; also called sweet or milk stout.
Milkshake
Thick blended ice-cream drink served cold and popular worldwide.
Mimosa
Light brunch cocktail of sparkling wine and orange juice, bright and effervescent.
Mint Julep
Southern U.S. bourbon cocktail served over crushed ice, iconic at the Kentucky Derby.
Mojito
Classic Cuban rum cocktail: minty, citrusy, lightly sweet and effervescent.
Mole? (sauce excluded)
Excluded — a sauce, not a beverage.
Monaco
French beer cocktail mixing lager with grenadine and lemon soda for a sweet, rosy drink.
Monkey Gland
1920s-era cocktail combining gin and citrus with a touch of absinthe.
Moorish tea (generic excluded)
Excluded — duplicate of Moroccan mint tea variants.
Morir Soñando
Creamy Dominican refresher blending orange juice and milk for a sweet, chilled drink.
Moscow Mule
Vodka cocktail served in a copper mug, spicy-sweet with citrus.
Moscato
Aromatic, often sweet or lightly sparkling Italian wine, low in alcohol.
Muscadine Wine
American wine made from native southeastern U.S. muscadine grapes, often fruity and sweet.
Munich Helles
Pale German lager with soft malt body and gentle hop bitterness.
Mule (cocktail category)
Family of ginger-beer-based cocktails served in a mug; Moscow Mule is the best-known example.
Munich Dunkel (Dunkel)
Dark German lager with smooth maltiness and toasty notes.
Mull (Mulled) Wine
Warm spiced wine served at winter markets and holiday gatherings.
Mulled Cider
Heated spiced apple cider enjoyed in cold weather; can be non-alcoholic or spiked.
Malted Beverage “Malta”
Sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated malt drink popular in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Mauby
Bittersweet Caribbean soft drink brewed from tree bark and spices, served chilled.
Makgeolli
Traditional cloudy Korean rice wine with creamy texture and mild sweetness.
Madras
Refreshing vodka cocktail combining cranberry and orange juices, served over ice.
Mocktail
Non-alcoholic cocktail designed to mimic the flavors and presentation of alcoholic drinks.
Moxie
One of America’s oldest sodas, notable for its bitter herbal character.
Mountain Dew
Citrus-flavored soft drink known for high caffeine and bright flavor.
Mirinda
Fruity orange-flavored soda created in Spain and sold globally by PepsiCo.