This list includes 33 Drinks that start with W that start with W, from “Walnut liqueur” to “Woo Woo”. It covers alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, including global staples and regional specialties.
[Drinks that start with W] are beverages whose common English names begin with the letter W. They range from everyday drinks like “water” to culturally rich spirits such as “whiskey”.
Below you’ll find the table with alcohol content, country of origin, and primary ingredients.
Alcohol content: Shows percent alcohol by volume or “non-alcoholic”, so you can quickly filter drinks by strength.
Country of origin: Indicates the drink’s primary country of origin or first recorded location, helping you find regional specialties.
Primary ingredients: Lists key components (short, comma-separated) so you can spot flavor profiles and dietary considerations at a glance.
Drinks that start with W
| Name | Alcohol Content | Country of origin | Primary ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | non-alcoholic | Global | water |
| Wine | 12–14% | Georgia | fermented grapes |
| White wine | 11–13% | Georgia | white grapes, yeast |
| Whiskey | 40.0% | Ireland | malted barley, water, yeast |
| Whisky | 40.0% | Scotland | barley, water, yeast |
| White Russian | 15–20% | United States | vodka, coffee liqueur, cream |
| White Lady | 20–25% | United Kingdom | gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, egg white (optional) |
| Whiskey Sour | 20–30% | United States | whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, egg white (optional) |
| White rum | 40.0% | Barbados | sugarcane molasses, yeast, water |
| Wheat beer | 4–6% | Germany | wheat malt, barley, hops, yeast |
| Witbier | 4–5% | Belgium | wheat, barley, coriander, orange peel, yeast |
| Weissbier | 5–5.5% | Germany | wheat malt, barley, hops, yeast |
| Wheat whiskey | 40.0% | United States | wheat, corn or barley, yeast, water |
| Water kefir | 0.5–2% | Mexico | sugared water, kefir grains, fruit |
| Watermelon juice | non-alcoholic | Global | watermelon |
| Wheatgrass juice | non-alcoholic | United States | wheatgrass |
| White tea | non-alcoholic | China | Camellia sinensis buds |
| Wiener Melange | non-alcoholic | Austria | espresso, steamed milk, milk foam |
| Wassail | 4–8% | England | ale or cider, apples, spices, sugar |
| Ward 8 | 25–30% | United States | rye whiskey, lemon, orange, grenadine |
| Woo Woo | 10–15% | United States | vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice |
| Wine cooler | 4–7% | United States | wine, fruit juice, carbonation |
| White Port | 18–20% | Portugal | white fortified wine grapes, brandy |
| White Sangria | 7–12% | Spain | white wine, fruit, brandy or soda |
| White Negroni | 20–28% | United Kingdom | gin, gentian liqueur (or Suze), vermouth blanc |
| Winter Warmer | 5–9% | United Kingdom | amber ale, spices, malt, sugar |
| White coffee | non-alcoholic | Malaysia | light-roasted coffee beans, condensed milk |
| Watermelon Margarita | 10–20% | Mexico | tequila, watermelon, lime juice, triple sec |
| Whisky Highball | 5–10% | Japan | whisky, soda water, ice |
| White chocolate mocha | non-alcoholic | United States | espresso, white chocolate syrup, steamed milk |
| Walnut liqueur | 25–40% | Italy | walnuts, neutral spirit, sugar, spices |
| Wine spritzer | 4–8% | Germany | white wine, soda water, ice, citrus |
| White grape juice | non-alcoholic | United States | white grapes |
Descriptions
Water
Essential, calorie-free drink served chilled or hot; neutral taste and universal hydration, used in cooking and beverages worldwide.
Wine
Alcoholic beverage from fermented grapes; served in many styles from dry to sweet, commonly paired with food and aged for complexity.
White wine
Light to medium-bodied wine from white grapes, served chilled with fruit, seafood or cheese; styles include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.
Whiskey
Spirited distilled from fermented grain mash; typically aged in oak barrels with flavors of caramel, smoke or fruit; enjoyed neat, on ice or in cocktails.
Whisky
Scottish-style distilled spirit aged in oak, often smoky or peaty; sipped neat or used in classic cocktails.
White Russian
Creamy cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur topped with cream; served over ice, smooth and dessert-like.
White Lady
Classic citrusy gin cocktail, shaken and served straight; silky if made with egg white, crisp and slightly tart.
Whiskey Sour
Balanced sweet-and-sour whiskey cocktail served shaken over ice or straight; tangy, refreshing, with frothy variations.
White rum
Clear, light-flavored rum used in cocktails like Mojitos and Daiquiris; typically aged briefly then filtered for a clean profile.
Wheat beer
Beer style with high wheat malt; often cloudy, with banana and clove notes; served in tall glasses and popular in summer.
Witbier
Belgian “white beer” spiced with citrus peel and coriander; refreshing, slightly spicy and hazy, usually served cold.
Weissbier
German wheat beer with fruity banana and clove aromas from yeast; often served in a tall curved glass.
Wheat whiskey
American whiskey style where wheat is the dominant grain; softer, breadier flavor than rye or corn whiskies.
Water kefir
Lightly fermented probiotic beverage with mild effervescence and tangy-sweet flavor; often flavored with fruit.
Watermelon juice
Fresh, hydrating juice served chilled; sweet, fragrant and popular in summer; also used as mixer in cocktails.
Wheatgrass juice
Green health shot with grassy, bitter flavor; served fresh in small portions for nutrients and chlorophyll.
White tea
Delicate, lightly oxidized tea with subtle floral and honey notes; served hot or iced, prized for its gentle flavor.
Wiener Melange
Viennese coffee similar to a milky cappuccino; smooth, mild coffee served in a cup, often with a light foam.
Wassail
Traditional mulled punch served warm at winter festivals; spiced, fruity and sometimes boozy, associated with Yuletide celebrations.
Ward 8
Old Boston cocktail that’s fruity and tart, served straight up; named after a Boston political district.
Woo Woo
Sweet, fruity vodka cocktail served over ice; bright pink, popular at casual bars and parties.
Wine cooler
Light, fruity mixed drink combining wine and soda or juice; served cold and often bottled or canned.
White Port
Fortified white wine from Portugal, sweet to dry variations; served chilled as aperitif or in cocktails.
White Sangria
Fruit-forward sangria made with white wine, chilled and served in a pitcher over ice; bright and summery.
White Negroni
A lighter, bitter-sweet Negroni twist with pale botanicals; served over ice and garnished with citrus.
Winter Warmer
Seasonal ale brewed with warming spices and caramel malt; served slightly warm or at cellar temperature for cozy flavors.
White coffee
Ipoh-style white coffee lightly roasted and served with condensed milk; smooth, sweet and milky.
Watermelon Margarita
Fruity margarita variant served over ice with salty rim; bright watermelon flavor and citrus tang.
Whisky Highball
Simple mixed drink of whisky and soda, served tall over ice; effervescent, light, and hugely popular in Japan.
White chocolate mocha
Sweet coffeehouse drink combining espresso with white chocolate and milk; served hot or iced with whipped cream.
Walnut liqueur
Nutty, bittersweet liqueur (e.g., nocino) used as digestif or cocktail ingredient; flavors of toasted walnut and baking spice.
Wine spritzer
Light, bubbly mix of wine and soda served over ice; refreshing and lower-alcohol, often garnished with citrus.
White grape juice
Clear to pale juice with sweet, mildly floral flavor; used as beverage, mixer or in cooking.