🍹 German Names of 50 Drinks and Beverages
- Jens Olesen
- Jul 28
- 4 min read
Craving a coffee, beer, or fresh juice auf Deutsch? Whether you’re ordering at a café, making small talk at a party, or shopping at a supermarket in Germany, knowing how to talk about drinks is one of those everyday skills that instantly makes you feel more comfortable.
In this cheerful guide, I’ll walk you through 50 common drink names in German — from the morning espresso to your favourite evening cocktails. Ready? Grab your mug or glass — let’s quench your thirst for German vocabulary!

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☕ 1️⃣ Coffee & Hot Drinks (Heißgetränke)
Let’s start with the warm pick-me-ups we all love:
der Kaffee — coffee
der Espresso — espresso
der Milchkaffee — café au lait / coffee with milk
der Cappuccino — cappuccino
der Latte Macchiato — latte macchiato
der Filterkaffee — drip coffee
der Tee — tea
der Kräutertee — herbal tea
der Schwarztee — black tea
die heiße Schokolade — hot chocolate
💡 Tip: At a German café, order naturally: „Ich hätte gern einen Milchkaffee, bitte.“ (I’d like a coffee with milk, please.)
🧃 2️⃣ Juices & Non-Alcoholic Drinks (Säfte & alkoholfreie Getränke)
Refresh yourself with these everyday options:
der Orangensaft — orange juice
der Apfelsaft — apple juice
der Traubensaft — grape juice
der Multivitaminsaft — multi-vitamin juice
die Limonade / die Limo — lemonade / soda
die Cola — cola
die Apfelschorle — apple spritzer (apple juice + sparkling water)
die Johannisbeerschorle — blackcurrant spritzer
der Eistee — iced tea
die Buttermilch — buttermilk (a common refreshing drink in Germany!)
🥛 3️⃣ Dairy & Plant-Based Drinks (Milchgetränke & Alternativen)
Stay cool or add to your cereal:
die Milch — milk
die Vollmilch — whole milk
die fettarme Milch — low-fat milk
die Sojamilch — soy milk
die Hafermilch — oat milk
die Mandelmilch — almond milk
die Schokomilch — chocolate milk
der Kakao — cocoa
der Milchshake — milkshake
der Smoothie — smoothie
🍺 4️⃣ Beers & Ciders (Bier & Cider)
No German drink list is complete without beer!
das Bier — beer
das Pils / Pilsner — pilsner
das Weizenbier — wheat beer
das Dunkelbier — dark beer
das Radler — beer mixed with lemonade (shandy)
das alkoholfreie Bier — non-alcoholic beer
der Apfelwein (Äppelwoi) — apple wine / cider (Hessian speciality!)
die Fassbrause — non-alcoholic malt soda with fruit flavour — very popular at festivals!
💡 Tip: Raise your glass properly: „Prost!“ (Cheers!)
🍷 5️⃣ Wine & Spirits (Wein & Spirituosen)
A little something for evenings or celebrations:
der Wein — wine
der Rotwein — red wine
der Weißwein — white wine
der Roséwein — rosé wine
der Sekt — sparkling wine
der Prosecco — prosecco
der Glühwein — mulled wine (a winter classic!)
der Schnaps — schnapps / strong spirit
der Likör — liqueur
der Cocktail — cocktail
🧊 6️⃣ Talking About Drinks — Must-Know Phrases
Use your new vocab in real life:
„Was möchten Sie trinken?“ — What would you like to drink?
„Ein Bier, bitte!“ — A beer, please!
„Noch ein Glas Wein?“ — Another glass of wine?
„Zum Wohl!“ — To your health! (common toast)
„Ich trinke lieber Kaffee als Tee.“ — I prefer coffee to tea.
„Hast du etwas Alkoholfreies?“ — Do you have something non-alcoholic?
📝 How to Remember These 50 Drinks
🗂️ 1) Make flashcards — or use apps like Quizlet.
🎧 2) Listen to German café dialogues — YouTube is your friend!🗣️
3) Order in German at cafés abroad — practice makes perfect.
🏷️ 4) Label drinks at home in German!
🎉 5) Use them in your lessons — we’ll help you practise ordering naturally!
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