Here you’ll find 24 Non alcoholic drinks that start with R that begin with R, organized from “Ramune” to “Rye water”. These drinks serve as refreshing choices for teetotalers, mocktails, family menus, and hospitality listings.
Non alcoholic drinks that start with R are beverages whose common English names begin with the letter R. Many are regional specialties—like Ramune, a Japanese soda sealed with a marble—popular at festivals.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Calories (per 8 oz / 240 ml), Main ingredients, Origin, and Alternate names.
Name: The common English name of the drink, so you can quickly find or match recipes and labels.
Calories (per 8 oz / 240 ml): Shows approximate calories for a standard 8 oz (240 ml) serving, helping you compare and plan choices.
Main ingredients: Lists the two to five primary ingredients, so you know flavors and can recreate the drink at home.
Origin: Gives the country or region where the drink originated or is most associated, adding cultural context.
Alternate names: Includes common synonyms or local names so you can recognize the same drink under different labels.
Non alcoholic drinks that start with R
| Name | Calories (kcal per 8 oz / 240 ml or serving) | Main ingredients | Origin (country/region) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root beer | 120 | carbonated water; sugar; sassafras or flavorings; vanilla | United States | Creamy, sweet soda with herbal and vanilla notes; a classic North American soft drink often caffeine-free. |
| Rooibos (Red bush tea) | 2 | rooibos leaves; water | South Africa | Naturally caffeine-free herbal tea with sweet, nutty, slightly earthy flavor; enjoyed hot or iced. |
| Rice milk | 120 | water; rice; oil; sweetener (optional) | Global | Plant-based milk made from milled rice; thin, mildly sweet, and popular as a dairy alternative. |
| Rosehip tea | 2 | rosehips; water; (optional) sugar | Eurasia | Tart, fruity herbal infusion high in vitamin C, often drunk hot or chilled. |
| Roselle (Hibiscus tea) | 2 | dried roselle calyces; water; (optional) sugar | West Africa | Bright, tart infusion (aka hibiscus tea); commonly sweetened and served cold as a refreshing drink. |
| Ramune | 120 | carbonated water; sugar; fruit flavors; citric acid | Japan | Iconic Japanese soda sold in Codd-neck bottles sealed by a marble; fruity and fizzy, popular at festivals. |
| Reishi tea | 2 | reishi mushroom slices; water | East Asia | Earthy, bitter medicinal infusion brewed from reishi mushroom, consumed for wellness rather than sweetness. |
| Raspberry lemonade | 120 | lemon juice; water; sugar; raspberries | Global | Classic tart-and-sweet summer drink combining fresh lemon and raspberry for bright, fruity refreshment. |
| Raspberry shrub | 120 | raspberries; vinegar; sugar; water | Global (historical) | Vinegar-based fruit syrup mixed with water for a tangy, preserved-fruit beverage with sharp, balanced flavor. |
| Rhubarb cordial | 120 | rhubarb; sugar; water; lemon | United Kingdom | Concentrated rhubarb syrup diluted as a tart, fragrant drink; a seasonal favorite when rhubarb is available. |
| Rye water | 50 | rye grain/water; sugar (optional) | United Kingdom | Traditional mildly sweet, starchy infusion from boiled rye, historically used as a soothing restorative drink. |
| Rose milk | 190 | milk; rose syrup; sugar | South Asia/Middle East | Sweet pink milk flavored with rose syrup or petal essence; cooling, fragrant, and often served chilled. |
| Rice water | 20 | rice; water | Global | Starchy water left after boiling or soaking rice, consumed in some cultures as a mild, hydrating drink. |
| Raspberry iced tea | 100 | black tea; raspberries; water; sugar | Global | Iced black tea infused or sweetened with raspberries; fruity with a hint of tannin. |
| Royal milk tea | 160 | black tea; milk; sugar | Japan/Global | Strong brewed black tea mixed with milk and sugar for a rich, creamy tea-drink popular in Japan and cafés. |
| Rose tea | 2 | rose petals; water; (optional) sugar | Global | Delicate floral infusion made from rose petals; lightly perfumed and enjoyed hot or cold. |
| Raspberry lassi | 220 | yogurt; raspberries; sugar; water | Indian Subcontinent | Thick, tangy yogurt-based drink blended with raspberries; creamy and refreshing, served chilled. |
| Raspberry soda | 120 | carbonated water; sugar; raspberry flavor | Global | Sweet, fizzy soft drink flavored with raspberry; comes in generic and artisanal versions. |
| Raspberry milkshake | 350 | milk; ice cream; raspberries | Global | Thick, creamy blended dessert drink made with ice cream and raspberries; indulgent and cold. |
| Redcurrant juice | 110 | redcurrants; water; sugar (optional) | Europe | Tart berry juice used sweetened or unsweetened; bright, sharp flavor often mixed or diluted. |
| Red grape juice | 120 | red grapes; water; (optional) sugar | Global | Sweet juice from red or purple grapes; commonly drunk fresh or bottled. |
| Raspberry cordial | 120 | raspberries; sugar; water; lemon | United Kingdom/Global | Concentrated raspberry syrup meant to be diluted with water; intensely fruity and sweet. |
| Raspberry agua fresca | 110 | raspberries; water; sugar; lime | Mexico/Global | Light fruit beverage blending raspberries with water and citrus; refreshing and lightly sweet. |
| Red tea (rooibos) | 2 | rooibos; water | South Africa | Another common name for rooibos; brewed like tea but naturally caffeine-free with warm, sweet notes. |
Descriptions
Root beer
Rooibos (Red bush tea)
Rice milk
Rosehip tea
Roselle (Hibiscus tea)
Ramune
Reishi tea
Raspberry lemonade
Raspberry shrub
Rhubarb cordial
Rye water
Rose milk
Rice water
Raspberry iced tea
Royal milk tea
Rose tea
Raspberry lassi
Raspberry soda
Raspberry milkshake
Redcurrant juice
Red grape juice
Raspberry cordial
Raspberry agua fresca
Red tea (rooibos)