180 Awesome Alcohol-inspired Dog Names

If you like to drink and have a good time, a booze-based name could be a cool choice for your pup.

Published December 11, 2022
Man with dog enjoying his wine in a weekend getaway

Naming your dog after something you're passionate about is a great strategy, and if you're into imbibing, you might be on the hunt for an alcohol-inspired name. There are dozens of fun and interesting choices you can pick from, including classics like Paloma or Guinness, to more unique options, such as Limoncello, Hops, Cuvee, or even Michelada. Take a look at these effervescent alcohol names for dogs to get your creative juices flowing, so you can find the perfect name for your special pup.

Alcohol Names for Dogs Mixed From Popular Cocktails

There's no shortage of fun mixed drinks out there, and some of them have pretty amusing names like Hurricane, Mudslide, and Grasshopper. You could consider picking the name of a cocktail you enjoy drinking or the name that sounds the coolest.

Woman with dog drinking a cocktail in a cafe
  • Bellini
  • Bombardino
  • Bramble
  • Buttered Rum (Butters)
  • Caesar
  • Cosmopolitan (Cosmo)
  • Cuba Libre
  • Daiquiri
  • Dark and Stormy (Stormy)
  • Eggnog
  • Gimlet
  • Grasshopper
  • Highball
  • Hot Toddy (Toddy)
  • Hurricane
  • Julep
  • Madras
  • Mai Tai
  • Manhattan
  • Margarita
  • Marteenie
  • Martini
  • Mary
  • Mimosa
  • Mojito
  • Mudslide
  • Mule
  • Negroni
  • Paloma
  • Pina Colada
  • Royce
  • Sazerac
  • Tom Collins
  • Vesper

Alcohol Dog Names Inspired by Liquors

Is your dog a robust and strong breed? Reach for a name inspired by hard liquor. Many of these alcohol dog names are powerful enough to put hair on your chest, though some inspired by liqueurs, such as Amaretto and Midori, sound slightly more delicate. See if any suit your new dog.

Young men sitting in backyard with his dog and drinking a cocktail
  • Absinthe
  • Akvavit
  • Amaretto
  • Anejo
  • Aperol
  • Bacardi
  • Bailey's
  • Blanco
  • Bourbon
  • Brandy
  • Campari
  • Captain Morgan
  • Chambord
  • Chartreuse
  • Cognac
  • Cordial
  • Drambuie
  • Fireball
  • Grey Goose (Goose)
  • Hennessy
  • Hpnotiq
  • Jack Daniels (Jack)
  • Jameson
  • Jim Beam (Jim)
  • Jose Cuervo (Jose)
  • Jägermeister (Jager)
  • Kahlua
  • Largo Bay
  • Limoncello
  • Mezcal
  • Midori
  • Moonshine
  • Patron
  • Pimm's
  • Pisco
  • Reposada
  • Rompope
  • Sailor Jerry (Jerry)
  • Sake
  • Schnapps
  • Scotch
  • Skrewball
  • Skyy
  • Smirnoff
  • Suze
  • Tequila
  • Tito's
  • Vermouth
  • Whiskey
  • Woodford

Beer-inspired Dog Names

Maybe you're a fan of brews instead. Pick one of these dog names distilled by the malt beverages you love, and you'll always be hoppy to see your canine companion.

Woman drinking beer with her Vizsla dog in summer time
  • Amber
  • Budweiser (Bud)
  • Cider
  • Dogfish
  • Doppelbock
  • Flanders
  • Gose
  • Guinness
  • Hefeweizen (Hefe)
  • Heineken
  • Kingfisher
  • Kolsch
  • Lager
  • Lagunitas
  • Lambic
  • Michelada
  • Miller
  • Modelo
  • Molson
  • Peroni
  • Pilsner
  • Porter
  • Rye
  • Samuel Adams (Sam)
  • Sapporo
  • Schwarzbier
  • Smithwick's
  • Stella Artois (Stella)
  • Stout
  • Weisse
  • Yuengling

Wine Dog Names

Wines are often named after the type of grape used or the region where the grapes were grown. Many of these names are French or Italian, which can make for a very elegant dog name. Read a bit about each wine varietal or brand to support your choice, or simply go with your gut.

Women with her dog sitting on couch in living room and drinking wine
  • Ace of Spades (Ace)
  • Beringer
  • Bordeaux
  • Brut
  • Burgundy
  • Cabernet (Cab)
  • Cava
  • Champagne
  • Chardonnay
  • Chianti
  • Cristal
  • Dom Perignon (Dom)
  • Gluhwein
  • Grenache
  • Gruet
  • Kim Crawford
  • La Marca
  • Malbec
  • Marsala
  • Mead
  • Merlot
  • Moet & Chandon (pick one or use both to name a pair of dogs!)
  • Moscato
  • Nero D'Avola
  • Pinot
  • Port
  • Prosecco
  • Riesling
  • Rose
  • Sangria
  • Sherry
  • Shiraz
  • Syrah
  • Tempranillo
  • Veuve Clicquot (Veuve)
  • Vino
  • Zinfandel (Zin)

More Great Alcohol Dog Names

You can also use names of drink garnishes or booze-inspired terminology as a moniker for your pet. See if you think any of these monikers would be a good fit for your bubbly little buddy.

Young woman enjoying cocktail on a beach with her puppy
  • Bianco
  • Blanc
  • Blush
  • Bouquet
  • Brix
  • Bubbles
  • Buzz
  • Chateau
  • Cork
  • Cuvee
  • Demi
  • Effervescent
  • Fizz
  • Ginger
  • Hops
  • Imbibe
  • Maraschino
  • Olive
  • Rosso
  • Somm
  • Sparkle
  • Spirit
  • Spritz
  • Tannin
  • Tonic
  • Twist
  • Vintage

Spirited Alcohol Names for Any Dog

You don't have to drink alcohol to choose an alcohol name for your dog. Maybe you simply like the sound of the word or feel your dog resembles the beverage. A short, stocky dog would certainly suit the name Stout! Likewise, Prosecco might be perfect for a cheerful white breed. Think about your dog's personality, appearance, and any funny quirks they possess while choosing the right name.

Trending on LoveToKnow
180 Awesome Alcohol-inspired Dog Names