100+ Drinks That Start With B (Easy Recipes)
What are some drinks that start with B? I’m sure you can think of a few, like the Bloody Mary or Black Russian. But I’ll be sharing many more drinks from all around the world.
I’ll also share my favorite easy recipes so you can give your new found “B” drinks a try!
I hope my list of drinks that start with B is helpful! I’ve also shared wines, beers, spirits–and non-alcoholic beverages further below in my FAQs section.
Top 10 cocktails that start with B
Honestly, there are so many that I had to narrow it down to the most popular drinks! My fav is the Blackberry Bramble. Let’s discover the best drinks starting with the letter B!
1. Bloody Mary
This over-the-top Bloody Mary cocktail wins brunch, and is basically a meal. I can’t imagine starting a Sunday after a night out without one!
Easy Recipe: In a tall glass filled with ice, combine 2 oz vodka, 4 oz tomato juice, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes hot sauce, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a celery stalk, olives, and lemon wedge.
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2. Bellini
In the words of Queen Bey: “If you stay ready, you won’t have to get ready.” I “stay ready” and pour a Bellini every time I need a fruity, bubbly drink especially in the summertime.
Easy Recipe: Pour 3 1/2 oz chilled Prosecco into a champagne flute. Slowly add 1 1/2 oz peach puree. Stir gently.
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3. Black Russian
The Black Russian cocktail is a classic cocktails that every home bartender needs to know. This two-ingredient drink that starts with B couldn’t be easier to make!
Easy Recipe: Pour 2 oz vodka and 1 oz coffee liqueur into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently to combine.
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4. Boulevardier
There’s no denying it—the Boulevardier is a classy sip. And I’m 100% for it!
Easy Recipe: Stir 1 1/2 oz bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz Campari with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange peel.
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5. Bee’s Knees
It’s easy to get in the routine of pouring a couple glasses of wine on a date night, but a cocktail is so fun! This one is a prohibition-era classic.
Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water, warmed to dissolve) with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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6. Bramble
The Bramble is one of those cocktail classics. And every good home barkeep knows how to mix one. Here’s how I make mine.
Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into an old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Drizzle 1/2 oz blackberry liqueur over the top. Garnish with a fresh blackberry and a lemon slice.
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7. Brandy Alexander
I mean BRANDY + CHOCOLATE + CREAM = the ultimate boozy dessert! And making it couldn’t be easier…
Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz brandy, 1 oz dark crème de cacao, and 1 oz heavy cream with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.
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8. Bay Breeze
This genius, fruity, vodka cocktail that starts with B will shake up your home bartending game!
Easy Recipe: Pour 1 1/2 oz vodka, 3 oz cranberry juice, and 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice into a tall glass filled with ice. Stir briefly to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge.
9. Between the Sheets
The provocatively named Between the Sheets cocktail amps up the classic Sidecar with a dose of white rum. It’s so good!
Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz white rum, 1 oz brandy, 1 oz triple sec, and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
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10. Blue Hawaii
This bold and beautiful blue cocktail is a must for your next summer pool party.
Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz white rum, 3/4 oz blue curaçao, 3/4 oz pineapple juice, and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice with ice. Strain into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry.
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My ultimate list of cocktails that start with B
Here are over 580 cocktails and mixed drinks that begin with the letter B–if you’d like to dive deeper check out completecocktails.com.
- Bronx Cocktail: A gin-based martini variation with sweet and dry vermouth and orange juice.
- Bacardi Cocktail: A classic rum cocktail with lime juice, grenadine, and Bacardi rum.
- B-52: A layered shot or cocktail with coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and orange liqueur, often ignited.
- Buck’s Fizz: Equal parts orange juice and Champagne/sparkling wine.
- Bijou Cocktail: A gin-based cocktail with green Chartreuse, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
- Black Manhattan: A modern twist on the classic Manhattan, using Averna amaro instead of sweet vermouth.
- Brandy Crusta: A classic and visually stunning brandy-based cocktail with lemon juice, Maraschino liqueur, and a sugared rim.
- Brown Derby: A whiskey cocktail with grapefruit juice and honey syrup.
- Boston Sour: A Whiskey Sour with the addition of an egg white for a frothy texture.
- Blue Blazer: A dramatic and classic flaming cocktail made with Scotch whisky and boiling water.
- Brooklyn: A rye whiskey cocktail similar to a Manhattan with Maraschino liqueur.
- Banana Daiquiri: A fruity frozen (or shaken) variation of the classic Daiquiri with banana.
- Brave Bull: A tequila and coffee liqueur cocktail, similar to a Black Russian.
- Bushwacker: A tropical, frozen cocktail with rum, Kahlúa, crème de cacao, and coconut cream.
- Blue Lagoon: A blue cocktail made with vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade.
- Blushing Bride: A festive Champagne cocktail with peach schnapps or a similar fruity liqueur.
- Bombay Cocktail: A gin-based cocktail with vermouth, brandy, and Grand Marnier.
- Banshee: A creamy, dessert-like cocktail with crème de cacao, crème de banane, and cream.
- Blood and Sand: A Scotch whisky cocktail with cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.
- Bobby Burns: A Scotch whisky cocktail with sweet vermouth and Bénédictine.
- Barracuda: A rum-based cocktail with Galliano, pineapple juice, and lime juice, topped with Prosecco.
- Basil Smash: A herbaceous gin cocktail with muddled basil, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Bird of Paradise: A tropical rum-based cocktail with banana liqueur, orange juice, and grenadine.
- Bitter Giuseppe: A spirit-forward cocktail with Cynar, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, and orange bitters.
- Blue Moon: A gin-based cocktail with crème de violette and lemon juice, giving it a light purple hue.
- Boxcar Cocktail: A gin-based classic with triple sec, lemon juice, grenadine, and an egg white (optional).
- Brandy Daisy: A refreshing brandy cocktail with lemon juice, grenadine, and soda water.
- Blinker Cocktail: A rye whiskey cocktail with grapefruit juice and raspberry syrup.
- Blackthorn (Irish): An Irish whiskey cocktail with dry vermouth, Pernod (or absinthe), and bitters.
- Blue Motorcycle: An electric-blue variation of a Long Island Iced Tea, including vodka, gin, rum, tequila, blue curaçao, lemon juice, and Sprite.
Wines that begin with the letter B
So many ‘B’ wines that I’d never heard of before! Here are a the most popular ones.
- Bordeaux: Famous French region for red blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) and white wines.
- Burgundy: Historic French region known for top-tier Pinot Noir (red) and Chardonnay (white).
- Brunello di Montalcino: Prestigious Tuscan red, 100% Sangiovese.
- Barolo: Powerful Piedmontese red, 100% Nebbiolo, called the “King of Wines.”
- Beaujolais: French region in Burgundy for light, fruity Gamay reds.
- Barbera: Italian red grape (Piedmont) known for juicy red fruit and good acidity.
- Barbaresco: Elegant Piedmontese red, 100% Nebbiolo, often called the “Queen.”
- Blanc de Blancs: Sparkling wine made only from white grapes (e.g., Chardonnay).
- Blanc de Noirs: Sparkling wine made from black grapes but white juice.
- Botrytis: Sweet wines from grapes concentrated by “noble rot” (e.g., Sauternes).
- Blaufränkisch: Austrian red grape, spicy and dark-fruited.
- Bobal: Spanish red grape, known for deeply colored, robust wines.
- Brachetto: Aromatic Italian red grape, often used for sweet, sparkling reds.
- Bacchus: German white wine grape, produces aromatic, crisp wines.
- Baga: Portuguese red grape, yields tannic, acidic wines.
- Bonarda: Argentine red grape, soft, fruity, approachable reds.
- Beerenauslese: German: very sweet, concentrated noble rot dessert wine.
- Barrel Fermented: Winemaking technique: fermented in oak barrels for complexity.
Beers that start with A
Here’s my collection of beers that start with B.
Beer Brands:
- Budweiser: A very well-known American lager, produced by Anheuser-Busch.
- Bud Light: A popular light lager, a lighter version of Budweiser.
- Blue Moon: A widely recognized Belgian-style witbier (wheat beer) brewed in the USA.
- Busch Beer: Another well-known American lager from Anheuser-Busch.
- Brooklyn Brewery: A prominent craft brewery.
- Bell’s Brewery: A highly regarded American craft brewery, known for beers like Two Hearted Ale.
- Bass Pale Ale: A historic English pale ale, one of the oldest registered trademarks in the UK.
- Bitburger: A popular German Pilsner.
- BrewDog: A Scottish craft brewery known for its diverse and often bold beer offerings.
- Brauerei Weihenstephan: One of the world’s oldest breweries, known for its German wheat beers and lagers.
- Bundaberg Ginger Beer: Bundaberg also produces non-alcoholic versions of ginger beer.
Beer Styles:
- Baltic Porter: A strong, dark, bottom-fermented porter, often with rich malty and fruity notes.
- Barley Wine: A very strong, high-alcohol ale, can be dark or pale.
- Berliner Weisse: A tart, sour, and refreshing German wheat beer, low in alcohol.
- Bière de Garde: A strong, malty, often amber-colored French farmhouse ale.
- Bitter: A classic English ale style, known for its bitterness from hops.
- Blonde Ale: An light-colored ale with a clean, crisp, and slightly malty character.
- Bock: A strong German lager, typically rich and malty.
- Brown Ale: A category of ales, with nutty, caramel, or chocolatey malt flavors.
Spirits that start with B
I thought I’d also list the most popular spirits that start with B.
- Bourbon: A type of American whiskey, legally required to be made from at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak barrels.
- Bacardi: A popular brand of white and aged rums, originating from Cuba.
- Baijiu: A diverse category of traditional, strong, Chinese grain spirits.
- Baileys Irish Cream: A well-known Irish cream liqueur, blending Irish whiskey, cream, and cocoa.
- Blue Curaçao: A vibrant blue, orange-flavored liqueur, commonly used in cocktails for color.
- Bombay Sapphire Gin: A popular London Dry gin characterized by its distinct blue bottle and vapor-infused botanicals.
- Blended Scotch Whisky: A whisky made by blending different single malt and grain whiskies from Scotland.
- Benedictine: A French herbal liqueur made from 27 different herbs and spices.
- Brandy: A spirit distilled from fermented fruit juice, most commonly grapes, often aged in wooden casks.
- Botanist Gin: A premium gin known for its foraged botanicals from Islay, Scotland.
- Blood Orange Liqueur: A sweet, citrus-flavored liqueur made from blood oranges.
- Blackberry Brandy: A fruit brandy (or eau de vie) distilled from fermented blackberries.
- Black Rum: A dark, rich rum, often aged longer and sometimes colored with caramel, known for robust flavors.
- Butterscotch Schnapps: A sweet, butterscotch-flavored liqueur, popular in dessert cocktails.
Non-alcoholic drinks that begin with B
Here are popular beverages that start with B that I collected.
- Black Tea: A very widely consumed beverage, often served hot or iced.
- Blueberry Smoothie: A blended drink made with blueberries, often with yogurt, milk, or juice.
- Bubble Tea: A Taiwanese tea-based drink with chewy tapioca pearls (boba) served with milk.
- Bottled Water: The popular non-alcoholic drink.
- Black Cherry Soda: A classic fruity soda flavor.
- Bora Bora Brew: A tropical mocktail with pineapple juice, passion fruit, and other fruits.
- Brewed Coffee: Many people drink decaf or simply enjoy the flavor.
- Barley Water: A traditional drink made by boiling barley in water, often flavored with lemon.
- Blackcurrant Juice: A popular fruit juice, especially in European countries.
- Beer (non-alcoholic): Many breweries offer 0.0% alcohol versions of traditional beers.
- Basil Smash (Virgin): A refreshing mocktail with fresh basil, lemon, and a sweetener.
- Bloody Shame: A non-alcoholic version of the Bloody Mary cocktail.
There you have it, 100+ drinks that start with B. Thirsty for more? Try learning all the 100 Drinks That Start With A next!
Drinks That Start With B
From the Bloody Mary to the Bellini, here are the top drinks start with B!
Ingredients
- Bloody Mary
- Bellini
- Black Russian
- Boulevardier
- Bee's Knees
- Bramble
- Brandy Alexander
- Bay Breeze
- Between the Sheets
- Blue Hawaii
Instructions
- Choose your favorite drink that starts with B
- Mix & Enjoy!
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