The purpose of the present invention is to provide a beverage which is easily drinkable despite containing hydroxytyrosol, and to provide a method for reducing harsh taste and offensive odor caused by hydroxytyrosol in a beverage containing hydroxytyrosol. A beverage including hydroxytyrosol in the amount of 0.5-50 mg/100 mL, wherein the beverage contains ethanol and/or propylene glycol. A beverage including hydroxytyrosol in the amount of 0.5-50 mg/100 mL, wherein the beverage contains caffeine. A beverage including hydroxytyrosol in the amount of 0.5-50 mg/100 mL, wherein the beverage contains glucose and maltose in a [glucose]/[maltose] (weight) ratio of 0.001-1.
