{"id":70622,"date":"2023-11-16T13:35:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T18:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/drinks-in-italian\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T06:23:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:23:48","slug":"drinks-in-italian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/italian\/drinks-in-italian\/","title":{"rendered":"70 Drinks in Italian (And How to Order Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italy is a country renowned for its delicious food and wine, but its drinks repertoire goes far beyond that. From classic cocktails to refreshing non-alcoholic options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n

A soft drink in Italian is\u00a0bibita, <\/em>but there are plenty more words to describe other kinds of drinks. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some popular drinks names in Italian,<\/strong> along with the essential phrases<\/a> you need to know when ordering them.<\/p>\n

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Basic Italian Beverage Vocabulary<\/h2>\n

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Let’s start with the basics! Here are the words you need to know to refer to water, soda and other of the most common drinks:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Acqua <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acqua minerale <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Mineral water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bibita <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Soft drink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soda <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Soda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aranciata <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Orange soda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bibita gassata <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Carbonated beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bevanda analcolica <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Non-alcoholic beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Succo di frutta <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Fruit juice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frullato <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Smoothie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Granita <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Slushie-like cold blended fruit drink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Coffees in Italian<\/h2>\n

Coffee culture in Italy is deeply ingrained in the daily lives of its people. It’s a social ritual, a way to start the day and a pick-me-up throughout the day. Italians are known for their love of espresso, and they drink it in many different ways. Know how you like your coffee in Italian with these vocabulary words:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Caff\u00e8 <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Freddo <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Iced coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Americano <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>American coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Espresso <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Espresso<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Doppio <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Double espresso<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cappuccino <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Cappuccino<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Macchiato <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>\"Stained\" milk (steamed milk with a shot of espresso)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Lungo <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Long coffee (a milder, longer shot of espresso)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ristretto <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Short or restricted espresso (a very strong, concentrated shot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Corretto <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td> \"Corrected\" coffee (espresso with a shot of liquor)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Marocchino <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Moroccan coffee (espresso with cocoa and milk foam)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Shakerato <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Shaken coffee (espresso shaken with ice and sugar)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caff\u00e8 Mocha <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Mocha coffee (espresso with cocoa and milk)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Teas in Italian<\/h2>\n

Tea isn’t as deeply ingrained in Italian culture as coffee, but it’s becoming increasingly popular. Italians typically drink tea in the winter or when they’re sick, as a hot pick-me-up. You’ll also see tea being drunk after lunch or dinner, sometimes with a sweet snack or dessert.<\/p>\n

Tea is typically served in a cup or mug with a wedge of lemon or a spoonful of honey. Unlike in some other places in Europe, it’s not customary to add milk to tea in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
T\u00e8 <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T\u00e8 verde <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Green tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T\u00e8 nero <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Black tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tisana <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Herbal tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T\u00e8 al limone <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Lemon tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T\u00e8 alla menta <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Mint tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T\u00e8 al gelsomino <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Jasmine tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T\u00e8 al miele <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Honey tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camomilla <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Chamomile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tisana alla frutta <\/a>\n <\/i> <\/td>Fruit infusion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Wines and Liquors in Italian<\/h2>\n

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Italians typically drink wine with meals, and they often have a glass of liquor after dinner.<\/p>\n

It’s customary to pair wine with meals that will complement the food they’re eating. For example, a red wine such as Chianti is often paired with meat dishes, while a white wine such as Pinot Grigio is often paired with fish dishes.<\/p>\n

Italy is one of the world’s leading producers of wine, and a lot of wines and liquors have the same names in English and Italian. Below are some key terms, as well as some alcoholic drinks of Italian origin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Vino <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vino rosso <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Red wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vino bianco <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>White wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vino rosato <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Ros\u00e9 wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spumante <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Sparkling wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liquore <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Liqueur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birra <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Beer
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Prosecco <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Prosecco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chianti <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Chianti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barolo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Barolo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pinot Grigio<\/a><\/i><\/td>Pinot Grigio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nebbiolo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Nebbiolo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sangiovese <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Sangiovese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limoncello <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Limoncello<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amaretto <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Amaretto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aperol Spritz <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Aperol Spritz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Negroni <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Negroni<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bellini <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Bellini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Martini <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Martini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Campari <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Campari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vermouth <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Vermouth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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