Ready to drink that Alcopops are banned in some countries due to religious and cultural reasons, which do not permit the consumption of alcohol. A number of studies have linked the marketing of alcopops to increased incidences of underage drinking. The industry term for this range of products is flavored malt beverage or progressive adult beverage. The majority sold in the US, are essentially flavored beer. Alcopops can be based on different types of spirits and liquors, such as vodka-based or rum-based. Alcopop brands are numerous and their alcoholic base vary greatly. notable brands include: Non-alcoholic RTDs can be further separated into dairy
Alcoholic drink from about 8% ABV to more than 20%. The defining characteristic of mead is that the majority of the drink's fermentable sugar is derived from honey. Pulque is the Mesoamerican fermented drink made from the "honey water" of maguey cacti. The drink distilled from pulque is tequila or mescal. Wine is a fermented beverage produced from grapes and sometimes other fruits. Wine involves a longer fermentation process than beer and a long aging process (months or years), resulting in an alcohol content of 9%–16% ABV. "Fruit wines" are made from fruits other than grapes, such as plums, cherries, or apples.