A caffeinated alcoholic drink is a drink that contains both alcohol and a significant amount of caffeine. Caffeine, a stimulant, masks some of the depressant effects of alcohol. However, in 2010 and 2011, this type of drink faced criticism for posing health risks to its drinkers. In some places there is a ban on caffeinated alcoholic drinks.
Anhydrous caffeine, the product of the decaffeination process. For many caffeinated alcoholic drinks, this is a primary source of caffeine.
Sample of absolute ethanol
In certain parts of Scotland, Buckfast Tonic Wine is associated with drinkers who are prone to committing anti-social behaviour when drunk.
A caffeinated drink, or caffeinated beverage, is a drink that contains caffeine, a stimulant that is legal practically all over the world. Some are naturally caffeinated while others have caffeine added as an ingredient.
Tea (left) and coffee, the two most common naturally caffeinated drinks
Cocaine Energy Drink contains 280 mg caffeine.