Gluten-Free Beverages

No, regular beer is made from barley and contains gluten. Drink dedicated gluten-free beer or hard cider instead.

Yes, pure coffee is naturally gluten-free. Plain coffee beans, ground coffee, and espresso are all safe for celiacs.

Most distilled vodka is considered gluten-free by the FDA, even when made from wheat. However, celiacs with extreme sensitivity may prefer potato or grape-based vodka.

Distilled whiskey is considered gluten-free by the FDA because distillation removes gluten proteins. However, some celiacs report reactions to grain-based whiskeys.

Yes, pure tequila is naturally gluten-free. It's made from the blue agave plant, which contains no gluten. Stick to 100% agave tequila.

Yes, wine is naturally gluten-free. Wine is made from grapes, and the fermentation process does not involve gluten-containing grains.

Oat milk is gluten-free in the US, Canada, and Europe if made with certified gluten-free oats. However, it is never considered gluten-free in Australia and New Zealand.

Yes. Most kombucha is fermented tea and gluten-free, though a few varieties add barley or wheat-based ingredients — check the label.

Yes. Gatorade is labeled gluten-free by the manufacturer and contains no gluten ingredients.

Yes. Mainstream sodas like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Sprite are gluten-free. A few specialty/“malt” sodas are the exception.

Yes. Almond milk is made from almonds and water and is gluten-free. Check flavored versions and brands with added blends.

Yes. Soy milk is made from soybeans and water and is gluten-free. Check flavored/malted varieties for added ingredients.

Yes. Traditional horchata is made from rice (or tigernuts) and is gluten-free. Check commercial mixes and barley-based versions.

It depends. Most cocoa-based hot chocolate is gluten-free, but malted versions (like Ovaltine) contain barley — check the mix.

It depends. Tea and tapioca pearls are gluten-free, but some flavor powders, toppings, and creamers contain gluten — ask the shop.

Yes. Traditional eggnog is made from milk, cream, eggs, and sugar and is gluten-free. Check flavorings and any malt/cookie add-ins.

Yes. Most energy drinks — including Red Bull and Monster — contain no gluten ingredients and are considered gluten-free.

It depends. Fruit smoothies are usually gluten-free, but add-ins like granola, wheatgrass, protein powders, and some bases can contain gluten.

Yes. Lemonade is made from lemons, water, and sugar and is naturally gluten-free. Check powdered mixes and "hard" lemonades.

It depends. Brewed chai (spiced tea) is gluten-free, but some chai concentrates, mixes, and "dirty chai" add-ins can contain gluten or barley malt.