Drinks Words for the Imposter Game

From morning coffee to party cocktails, these 40 drink pairs are perfect for catching an imposter who has the wrong cup in hand.

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Drinks word pairs

Civilians get the first word. In Undercover mode the imposter gets the second word; in Classic mode the imposter only sees the hint (if hints are on).

Civilian word	Imposter word	Hint
Coffee	Tea	Hot morning drink
Latte	Cappuccino	Milky coffee
Espresso	Americano	Strong coffee
Green Tea	Chamomile Tea	Herbal brew
Hot Chocolate	Chocolate Milkshake	Chocolate drink
Coca-Cola	Pepsi	Fizzy cola
Sprite	7 Up	Lemon-lime soda
Fanta	Orange Juice	Orange drink
Lemonade	Iced Tea	Cold summer drink
Apple Juice	Grape Juice	Fruit juice
Smoothie	Milkshake	Thick blended drink
Mango Lassi	Buttermilk	Yogurt drink
Masala Chai	Filter Coffee	Indian hot drink
Water	Sparkling Water	Clear and refreshing
Coconut Water	Aloe Vera Juice	Healthy drink
Red Bull	Monster	Energy drink
Gatorade	Powerade	Sports drink
Bubble Tea	Thai Iced Tea	Sweet Asian drink
Beer	Cider	Pub drink
Red Wine	White Wine	Served at dinner
Champagne	Prosecco	Celebration bubbles
Whisky	Brandy	Strong spirit
Vodka	Gin	Clear spirit
Mojito	Margarita	Classic cocktail
Pina Colada	Daiquiri	Tropical cocktail
Milk	Oat Milk	Poured on cereal
Protein Shake	Meal Replacement Shake	Gym drink
Kombucha	Ginger Beer	Fizzy and tangy
Slushie	Frappe	Icy blended drink
Tomato Juice	Vegetable Juice	Savoury juice
Root Beer	Dr Pepper	American soda
Mountain Dew	Mirinda	Bright-coloured soda
Pumpkin Spice Latte	Caramel Macchiato	Cafe seasonal special
Matcha	Turmeric Latte	Trendy cafe drink
Sangria	Fruit Punch	Fruity party drink
Eggnog	Mulled Wine	Christmas drink
Cold Brew	Iced Coffee	Chilled coffee
Sugarcane Juice	Jaljeera	Indian street drink
Horlicks	Bournvita	Malted milk drink
Boba	Falooda	Drink with chewy bits

Who the drinks pack suits

The drinks pack is a great fit for coffee lovers, office groups and friends who know their way around a menu. The pairs range from everyday choices like Coffee vs Tea to finer distinctions like Espresso vs Americano. A handful of pairs are alcoholic, such as Beer vs Cider and Vodka vs Gin, so it works best for teens and adults. For a younger table, try the kids pack instead.

Sample rounds and clues

Latte vs Cappuccino. Both are milky coffees, so "foam" or "café" fit either. A civilian saying "art on top" is fine. Someone saying "chocolate dust" is leaning hard on Cappuccino.
Coca-Cola vs Pepsi. A classic rivalry. Clues like "fizzy" or "red can" sound safe, but Pepsi is blue, so the colour clue can catch someone out.
Mojito vs Margarita. "Lime" fits both. "Mint" points to the Mojito, while "salt rim" belongs to the Margarita. Good imposters stay vague here.

Other pairs that spark arguments: Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee, Smoothie vs Milkshake, and Masala Chai vs Filter Coffee.

Making it easier or harder

In Undercover mode, the imposter might get Tea while everyone else has Coffee, and they will not know they are different until the clues start to clash. That is where the fun is. If your group is new, Classic mode tells the imposter their role and can show a small hint such as "Hot morning drink" for Coffee vs Tea, which keeps the round fair.

To build a café-themed night, select drinks alongside the food pack. You can also add your local favourites as custom words, such as the drink your friends always order.

Keep exploring

Playing at work? See our tips for the imposter game at the office. Or browse every imposter game word list.

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