The present invention addresses the problem of reducing a harsh taste derived from sodium in a sodium-containing colorless transparent beverage. A sodium-containing colorless transparent beverage, wherein lactose and/or at least one type of maltooligosaccharide is added.本發明之課題為於含有鈉之無色透明飲料中,減輕源自於鈉之苦澀味。本發明之解決手段為於含有鈉之無色透明飲料中,調配乳糖及/或至少1種麥芽寡糖。