This list includes 40 Drinks that start with R, from “Radler” to “Rye whiskey”. It covers alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages with global origins and common uses in mixing, sipping, and cooking.

Drinks that start with R are beverages whose common names begin with the letter R. They include notable examples like “Radler”, a German beer mix first popularized in the 1920s.

Below you’ll find the table with alcohol content, country of origin, and primary ingredients.

Alcohol content: Shows the drink’s typical percent alcohol by volume or “non-alcoholic”, so you can choose by strength.

Country of origin: Identifies the drink’s primary nation of origin or earliest documented source, helping you understand cultural context.

Primary ingredients: Lists the main components like grains, fruits, tea, or water, so you can spot allergens or flavor bases quickly.

Drinks that start with R

Name Alcohol content Country of origin Primary ingredients Description
Rum 40% Caribbean sugarcane molasses, water, yeast A distilled spirit from fermented sugarcane, essential in tropical cocktails and Caribbean culture.
Rye whiskey 40% United States rye grain, barley, water, yeast Whiskey made from at least 51% rye in the U.S., known for spicy, robust flavor used in classic cocktails.
Red wine 12–14% Ancient Near East red grapes, yeast Wine made from dark-skinned grapes; covers a wide range of styles from light to full-bodied.
Rosé 11–13% France red grapes, yeast Pink wine made by brief skin contact or blending, popular for its refreshing fruitiness.
Riesling 8–12% Germany Riesling grapes, yeast Aromatic white wine grape with floral and stone-fruit notes, produced in dry to sweet styles.
Rioja 12–14% Spain Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo Spain’s signature wine region producing oak-aged reds and crisp whites.
Retsina 11–13% Greece white grapes, pine resin, yeast Traditional Greek wine flavored with pine resin, known for distinctive resinous character.
Raki 40–50% Turkey grape distillate, anise Anise-flavored spirit traditionally diluted with water and served as an aperitif.
Rakia 40–50% Balkans fermented fruit (plum, grape), water, yeast Fruit brandy from the Balkans, typically distilled from plums, grapes or other fruits.
Rum Punch 10–25% Caribbean rum, fruit juice, sugar, citrus Fruity mixed drink family across the Caribbean, often varying by island and recipe.
Rum and Coke 10–20% Cuba rum, cola, lime Simple highball mixing rum with cola, known as Cuba Libre when lime is added.
Rob Roy 28–35% United States scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, bitters Scotch-based Manhattan variant named after a Scottish folk hero, stirred and served up.
Rusty Nail 30–40% Scotland scotch whisky, Drambuie Scotch blended with Drambuie liqueur for a sweet, honeyed whisky cocktail.
Ramos Gin Fizz 15–25% United States gin, egg white, cream, citrus, sugar, soda New Orleans classic notable for creamy froth and long shaking.
Red Bull non-alcoholic Austria caffeine, taurine, sugar, B vitamins Global energy drink known for stimulant blend and iconic slim can.
Root beer non-alcoholic United States sassafras or artificial flavor, sugar, water Sweet, carbonated soft drink with vanilla and wintergreen notes, American classic.
Rooibos non-alcoholic South Africa rooibos leaves Caffeine-free herbal tea with red hue and naturally sweet, earthy flavors.
Red ale 4–6% Ireland malted barley, hops, yeast Ale style with reddish color and malty, caramel-forward character.
Rauchbier 4–6% Germany smoked barley malt, hops, yeast German smoked beer, notably from Bamberg, with prominent smoky aroma.
Radler 2–4% Germany beer, lemonade or soda Refreshing low-alcohol mix of beer and lemon soda popular in summer.
Rakomelo 25–30% Greece raki, honey, spices Warm Greek liqueur combining raki with honey and spices, often served as digestif.
Rum Runner 20–40% United States light and dark rums, fruit liqueurs, juices Fruity tiki cocktail invented in the Florida Keys, typically potent and sweet.
Red Stripe 4.7% Jamaica water, barley malt, hops, yeast Jamaican pale lager with a light, crisp profile and iconic bottle design.
Rolling Rock 4.5% United States water, barley malt, hops, yeast American light lager originally from Latrobe, noted for mild taste.
Ribena non-alcoholic United Kingdom blackcurrant concentrate, sugar, water, vitamin C Blackcurrant-based fruit drink sold as cordial and ready-to-drink beverage.
Ristretto non-alcoholic Italy coffee, water A shorter, more concentrated espresso shot with intense flavor.
Reposado 35–40% Mexico blue agave, water, yeast Tequila aged two months to one year in oak, balancing agave and oak flavors.
Red lager 4–5.5% United Kingdom/Ireland malted barley, hops, yeast Lager style with amber to red hues and toasty malt character.
Red blend 12–14% United States mixed red grape varieties, yeast Modern wine category blending grapes to create balanced, approachable reds.
Red Eye 3–8% United States beer, tomato juice, sometimes egg Beer-based cocktail combining beer with tomato juice; variations include savory additions.
Red Snapper 15–30% United States gin, tomato juice, spices Gin twist on the Bloody Mary, also served under this name in cocktails.
Rhum Agricole 40% Martinique fresh sugarcane juice, yeast French-Caribbean rum style distilled from fresh cane juice, herbaceous and vegetal.
Red Horse 6.9% Philippines water, barley malt, hops, yeast Filipino strong lager known for higher alcohol and sweet maltiness.
Redbreast 40% Ireland malted and unmalted barley, pot still, yeast Renowned single pot still Irish whiskey celebrated for rich, sherried character.
Ruedesheimer Coffee 15–20% Germany coffee, Asbach brandy, sugar, whipped cream Warm German coffee cocktail from Rüdesheim combining brandy and whipped cream.
Ratafia 18–30% France fruit or nut maceration, spirit, sugar Traditional fortified liqueur or cordial flavored with cherries, nuts, or fruit kernels.
Rosolio 17–30% Italy neutral spirit, sugar, flowers or botanicals Italian sweet liqueur often flavored with rose or other botanicals, historic cordial.
Ricard 45% France anise, licorice, herbs, water Famous French pastis brand, an anise-flavored aperitif diluted with water.
Red lemonade non-alcoholic Ireland lemon, sugar, coloring, water Distinctively colored Irish soft drink with fruity lemon flavor, regionally popular.
Red Sangria 7–10% Spain red wine, fruit, sugar, brandy (optional) Popular Spanish punch blending red wine with fruit and sweeteners, served chilled.

Descriptions

Rum
Rye whiskey
Red wine
Rosé
Riesling
Rioja
Retsina
Raki
Rakia
Rum Punch
Rum and Coke
Rob Roy
Rusty Nail
Ramos Gin Fizz
Red Bull
Root beer
Rooibos
Red ale
Rauchbier
Radler
Rakomelo
Rum Runner
Red Stripe
Rolling Rock
Ribena
Ristretto
Reposado
Red lager
Red blend
Red Eye
Red Snapper
Rhum Agricole
Red Horse
Redbreast
Ruedesheimer Coffee
Ratafia
Rosolio
Ricard
Red lemonade
Red Sangria
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