100 Drinks That Start With A (Easy Recipes)

I’m diving headfirst into a world of cocktails and all kinds of drinks that start with “A”!

I’ll also share my favorite cocktail recipes so you can give your new found drinks a try! For me, my first ideas are Appletinis, Arnold Palmers, and Alabama Slammers. What about you?

I hope my list is helpful! I’ve also shared “A” wines, beers, spirits–and non-alcoholic beverages further below.

🍸Top 10 cocktails that start with A

I bring you the most popular “A” cocktails I’ve collected—my favorite is the Amaretto Sour. Let’s discover all the delicious drinks starting with A!

Related: 40 Best Amarula Cocktails to Try

1. Aperol Spritz

I can’t get to Italy right now–so I’m teleporting myself with a classic Aperol spritz! It’s ultra refreshing and not-to-sweet. I’d gladly sip one now, it’s perfect on warm days.

Easy Recipe: Build 3 oz Prosecco, 2 oz Aperol, and 1 oz soda water over ice in a wine glass. Stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice.

2. Amaretto Sour

I make the best Amaretto Sour EVER. And now, I’m going to share my favorite recipe with you.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz amaretto, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water), and 1/2 oz egg white (optional, for froth) with ice. Strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry.

3. Aviation

The Aviation is a floral, gin-based cocktail with a striking pale purple hue, famous for its use of crème de violette.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur, and 1/4 oz crème de violette with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

4. Airmail

I LOVE this refreshing and effervescent rum cocktail that starts with A. It has a tropical twist and is topped with sparkling wine.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz aged rum, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to warm water) with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe or flute. Top with 2 oz dry sparkling wine (like Prosecco or Cava). Garnish with a lime twist.

5. Alexander

Creamy and decadent, the Alexander is a dessert cocktail made with cognac, crème de cacao, and cream.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz cognac, 1 oz dark crème de cacao, and 1 oz fresh cream with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Shake 1 oz brandy (cognac), 1 oz dark crème de cacao, and 1 oz fresh cream with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

6. Americano

If you love a Negronis like me–this drink is right up your alley. It’s like a Negroni light that you can adjust it to suit your taste.

Easy Recipe: Build 1 1/2 oz Campari and 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth over ice in an old fashioned glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with an orange slice.

7. Alabama Slammer

This fruity Alabama Slammer cocktail that knocks my socks off. It’s like a fruity, boozy iced tea.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz Southern Comfort, 1 oz amaretto, 1 oz sloe gin, and 2 oz orange juice with ice. Strain into a highball glass over ice. Garnish with an orange wedge.

8. Appletini (Apple Martini)

The Appletini is a modern, crisp, and tart vodka martini with a bright green apple flavor.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz apple schnapps (or Calvados), and 1/2 oz triple sec (like Cointreau) with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice or an apple fan.

9. Angel Face

The Angel Face is a Prohibition-era cocktail that combines gin, apricot brandy, and apple brandy for a smooth, fruity profile.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz gin, 1 oz apricot brandy, and 1 oz Calvados (apple brandy) with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

10. Agua de Sevilla

I love a festive Spanish punch. Agua de Sevilla blends cava, pineapple juice, and spirits for a tropical party drink. Salud!

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 2/3 oz pineapple juice, 5/6 oz Cointreau, 5/6 oz whiskey, and 5/6 oz cava with ice. Strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple.

My comprehensive list of cocktails that start with A

Here are over 200 more on cocktails that start with the letter A–if you’d like to dive deeper.

• A Cup of Coco
• A Dixon Thing
• A Furious Fairy
• A Kiwi in Tennessee
• A Winter Scene
• Abbey Cocktail
• Abbey Road
• Aberdeen Angus
• Absinthe Mary
• Absinthe Minded
• Absolut Kiwi Cocktail
• Absolute Martini
• Acai Caipirinha
• Acai Cosmo
• Acai Lemonade
• Acai Mojito
• Acai You Bebe
• Acapulco
• Acapulco Bliss
• Acapulco Clam Digger
• Accelerator
• Acid Rain
• Adios Motherfucker
• Adios Mother Iced Tea
• Admiral and Cola
• Admiral and Ginger
• Admiral Sunrise
• Admiral’s Spiked Tea
• Adonis
• Advantage
• Aeon Flux
• Afternoon Delight
• Agave Julep
• Aged Mai Tai
• Agricole Daiquiri
• Agricole Mojito
• Air Mail
• AJ Cocktail
• Al Capone
• Al-Fresca
• Alabama Slammer
• Alabazam
• Alan
• Alaska Cocktail
• Albahaca Sour
• Albermarle Fizz
• Alcachofa
• Alcohol-free Sangria
• Alexander
• Alexander Caorunn
• Alexanders Sister
• Alice Springs
• Allen Cocktail
• Allies
• Almond Cocktail
• Almond Joy
• Aloe Mule
• Alpine Martini
• Alpine Sour
• Alto Margarita
• Amalfi Dream
• Amalfi Sunset
• Amaretto and Cola
• Amaretto and Cream
• Amaretto Alexander
• Amaretto Bourbon Punch
• Amaretto Coffee
• Amaretto Colada
• Amaretto Cooler
• Amaretto Di Saronno
• Amaretto Hot Chocolate
• Amaretto Manhattan
• Amaretto Mist
• Amaretto Mojito
• Amaretto Orange
• Amaretto Rose
• Amaretto Sidecar
• Amaretto Sour
• Amaretto Sunset
• Amaretto Tea
• Amaretto Tonic
• Amber Light
• Amber Road
• Amber Sunset
• Ambrosia
• Ambrosia Margarita
• Ambrosia Mojito
• Ambrosia Sour
• Americana
• American Pie
• American Sunset
• Americano
• Americano Highball
• Amigo
• Amore Mojito
• Amorous Mule
• Amorous Sunrise
• Amour Rouge
• Amsterdam Cocktail
• Amsterdam Mule
• Amtrak
• Anaconda
• Ancho Margarita
• Ancient Mariner
• Andalusian Buck
• Andes Avalanche
• Añejo Highball
• Angel Face
• Angel’s Tip
• Angry Angel
• Angry Ginger
• Angry Mule
• Angry Rita
• Angus Collins
• Anise Martini
• Anna Banana
• Anne Bonny
• Antibes
• Antigua Blue
• Antilles
• Antiqua Mojito
• Anubis
• Apocalypse Now
• Apollo Cooler
• Appletini
• Apricot Brandy Sour
• Apricot Collins
• Apricot Cooler
• Apricot Fizz
• Apricot Margarita
• Apricot Martini
• Apricot Sour
• Apricot Spritzer
• April in Paris
• April Showers
• Aqua de Valencia
• Aqua Fizz
• Aqua Mojito
• Aquamarine
• Arabian Coffee
• Arabian Nights
• Arabian Sunset
• Arabica Martini
• Arabico
• Arcade Fire
• Archangel
• Arctic Mule
• Arctic Peach
• Arctic Raspberry
• Arctic Sun
• Arctic Sunset
• Argo
• Argonaut
• Aria
• Arizona Cooler
• Arizona Dream
• Arizona Sunset
• Armadillo
• Armagnac Manhattan
• Armada
• Armada Martini
• Armadillo Sunset
• Armory
• Army and Navy
• Arnold Palmer
• Arriba
• Arrowhead
• Art Deco
• Artillery
• Artist’s Special
• Artlantic
• Aruba Cocktail
• Asian Garden
• Asian Mojito
• Aspen Glow
• Asteroid
• Astronaut
• Atacama Mule
• Atlanta
• Atlantic Fizz
• Atlantis
• Atomic Daiquiri
• Atomic Drop
• Atomic Margarita
• Atomic Martini
• Atomic Peach
• Atomic Sunset
• Atomic Tequila
• Atomic Tonic
• Auburn
• Aurora
• Aurora Borealis
• Aussie Mule
• Autumn Apple
• Autumn Cider
• Autumn Cooler
• Autumn Fizz
• Autumn Glow
• Autumn Gold
• Autumn Manhattan
• Autumn Martini
• Autumn Mule
• Autumn Punch
• Autumn Sour
• Autumn Spice
• Autumn Spritz
• Autumn Storm
• Autumn Sunset
• Autumn Tequila
• Avalanche
• Aventador
• Aviary
• Aviation
• Avo-Coco
• Avocado Margarita
• Avocado Mojito
• Avocado Sour
• Awesome Sauce
• Aztec Gold
• Aztec Mule
• Aztec Sunrise
• Azul Margarita
• Azul Martini

Wines that begin with the letter A

So many ‘A’ wines that I’d never heard of before! Here are a some notable ones.

• Aglianico: Full-bodied red wine from Southern Italy with bold tannins and dark berry flavors.
• Albariño: Crisp white wine from Spain with citrus, stone fruit, and a hint of salinity.
• Alicante Bouschet: Deep-colored red wine known for rich berry and spice notes.
• Arneis: Italian white wine with floral aromas and fresh pear flavors.
• Auxerrois: Subtle white wine with low acidity, featuring stone fruit and floral hints.
• Asti Spumante: Sweet, sparkling Italian wine made from Moscato grapes, fruity and light.
• Amarone della Valpolicella: Rich and powerful Italian red made from dried grapes, with velvety texture.
• Anjou Rosé: French rosé with fruity flavors and medium sweetness.
• Aglianicone: Rustic Italian red with high acidity and dark fruit character.
• Alicante (Grenache variant): Robust red with high alcohol, featuring spicy red fruit.
• Aubaine Chardonnay: Californian Chardonnay with buttery texture and vanilla oak notes.
• Austrian Riesling: Aromatic white with citrus, minerality, and bright acidity.
• Australian Shiraz: Bold red wine with pepper, blackberry, and smoky oak flavors.
• Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc: Fresh white wine with tropical and citrus notes.
• Aligoté: French white grape producing wine with sharp acidity and green apple notes.
• Apothic Red: Popular Californian red blend with smooth texture and ripe dark fruits.
• Arbois (Vin Jaune): Unique French wine aged under yeast, with nutty and oxidative flavors.
• Acolon: German red grape producing fruity, light-bodied reds.
• Angevin Blanc: Old term for Chenin Blanc from France’s Loire Valley.

Beers that start with A

Here’s my list of beers that start with A:

• Abbot Ale: Rich English ale with malty sweetness.
• Abita Amber: Smooth amber lager with caramel notes.
• Abita Turbodog: Dark ale with chocolate and toffee flavors.
• Aass Bock: Norwegian strong lager with a malty body.
• Aass Genuine Pilsner: Crisp and clean Norwegian pilsner.
• Amstel Lager: Light-bodied European pale lager.
• Amstel Light: Low-calorie version of Amstel Lager.
• Allagash White: Belgian-style wheat beer with citrus and spice.
• Allagash Tripel: Strong golden ale with fruity esters.
• Allagash Dubbel: Rich, malty Belgian-style brown ale.
• Alaskan Amber: Smooth amber ale with a rich malt profile.
• Alaskan Summer Ale: Kölsch-style ale with a light, crisp finish.
• Alaskan Oatmeal Stout: Dark, smooth stout with roasted oat flavor.
• Alexander Keith’s IPA: Mild IPA with subtle hop bitterness.
• Alexander Keith’s Red Amber Ale: Smooth ale with caramel malt tones.
• Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier: Smoky German Märzen with intense flavor.
• Ace Hill Pilsner: Light and refreshing Canadian pilsner.
• Ace Hill Vienna Lager: Balanced lager with a toasty malt profile.
• Ace Hill Mexican Lager: Crisp, easy-drinking lager with light hops.
• Acme California IPA: West Coast IPA with bold hop aroma.
• Acme Pale Ale: Balanced pale ale with malty base and hops.
• Adnams Ghost Ship Pale Ale: Citrusy pale ale with a hoppy bite.
• Amsterdam Lager: Classic lager with a clean finish.
• Anchor Steam: Historic California common beer with a toasty edge.
• Anchor Porter: Dark porter with chocolate and roasted coffee notes.
• Anchor Bock: Seasonal bock with a deep, malty character.
• Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale: Smooth amber ale with rich maltiness.
• Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’ IPA: Aggressively hopped IPA with pine and citrus.
• Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout: Creamy stout with smooth oat finish.
• Angry Orchard Hard Cider: While not a beer it’s known for its crisp apple flavor.
• Avery IPA: Bold IPA with grapefruit and pine flavors.
• Avery 14er’s ESB: English-style bitter with a balanced profile.
• Avery Maharaja Imperial IPA: Intense imperial IPA with strong bitterness.
• Ayinger Bräu-Weisse: Traditional wheat beer with banana and clove.
• Ayinger Ur-Weisse: Amber wheat beer with complex spice.
• Ayinger Lager Hell: Smooth Bavarian lager with clean malt.
• Abandoned at the Altar Raspberry Sour: Tart sour ale with raspberry flavor.
• Abita Fleur-de-Lis Restoration Ale: Golden ale with light citrus notes.
• Abita Light: Light-bodied ale with subtle hop character.
• Alamo Golden Ale: Balanced golden ale with slight sweetness.
• Alpine Lager: Clean, crisp lager with mild hops.
• Amsterdam Blonde Lager: Smooth and easy-drinking blonde lager.

Spirits that start with A

I thought I’d also list the most popular spirits that start with A.

Spirits & Liqueurs

• Absinthe – a high-proof, anise-flavored spirit historically associated with artists and bohemians.
• Aguardiente – a strong anise-flavored liquor popular in Latin America and Spain.
• Akavit / Aquavit – a Scandinavian spirit flavored with caraway or dill.
• Arak – a Levantine anise-flavored spirit, similar to ouzo or raki.
• Armagnac – a French brandy from the Gascony region.
• Arrack – a Southeast Asian distilled spirit made from coconut flowers, sugarcane, or fruit.
• Anisette – a sweet anise-flavored liqueur.
• Amaro – a category of Italian herbal liqueurs, usually bitter-sweet and used as digestifs.
• Amaretto – a sweet almond- or apricot-flavored Italian liqueur.
• Apple Brandy / Applejack – a fruit brandy made from apples.
• Alchermes – a traditional Italian liqueur colored bright red with cochineal.

Drink Brands

• Absolut Vodka – iconic Swedish vodka brand.
• Aviation American Gin – well-known American gin brand co-owned by Ryan Reynolds.
• Aguardiente Antioqueño – a major Colombian brand of aguardiente.
• Aalborg Akvavit – classic Danish aquavit brand.
• Amarula – a South African cream liqueur made with marula fruit.
• Appleton Estate – famous Jamaican rum producer.
• Angostura (Aromatic Bitters) – technically a bitters brand, but also sells rums.
• Antica Sambuca – Italian sambuca liqueur brand.
• Aperol – iconic Italian aperitif used in the Aperol Spritz.
• Arette Tequila – 100% agave tequila from Jalisco, Mexico.
• Ararat Brandy – Armenian brandy made in Yerevan.
• Ancho Reyes – chili liqueur from Mexico made from poblano peppers.
• Agavales – tequila brand.
• Alizé – flavored cognac-based liqueur.
• Amrut – award-winning Indian single malt whisky brand.
• Asbach Uralt – a German brandy (weinbrand).
• Ancnoc – single malt Scotch whisky from Knockdhu Distillery.
• Auchentoshan – Lowland Scotch whisky known for triple distillation.
• Arran (Lochranza Distillery) – Scotch whisky from the Isle of Arran.

Non-alcoholic drinks that begin with A

Here’s a list of the most popular beverages that start with A that I collected.

• Apple Juice – A fruit juice made by pressing apples.
• Almond Milk – A popular plant-based milk alternative made from almonds.
• Ayran – A cold yogurt-based drink, very popular in Turkey, the Middle East, and the Balkans.
• Agua Fresca – A light, refreshing Mexican drink made with fruit, water, and sugar.
• Apple Cider (Non-Alcoholic) – Unfiltered apple juice, often spiced and served warm in the fall.
• Aloe Vera Juice – A functional health drink made from the aloe plant, consumed for digestion and hydration.
• Apricot Juice – A less common but still enjoyed fruit juice with a rich, sweet flavor.
• Anise Tea – Herbal tea made from anise seeds, used for its soothing digestive properties.
• A&W Root Beer – A classic American soft drink brand.
• AriZona Iced Tea – America’s number one selling iced tea brand.
• Aquafina – PepsiCo’s bottled water brand.

If you’ve enjoyed this blog post, here are drinks that start with B, drinks that start with M, and drinks that start with W!

Okay, so there you have it, 100+ drinks that start with A. Hungry for more? Try learning all the fruits that start with A next, or fruits starting with B!