Provided is a carbonated beverage which contains caffeine, retains properties of low-calorie beverages, has proper dry sensation, and has reduced bitterness inherent in caffeine. Specifically provided is a carbonated beverage containing (A) caffeine and (B) a ginger extract in specified amounts.本發明係提供一種使用咖啡因之碳酸飲料,其係可維持低卡路里飲料之特性同時具適度澀味(dry)感,且可抑制咖啡因苦味之碳酸飲料。具體而言本發明係提供含有特定量之(A)咖啡因,以及(B)生薑萃取物之碳酸飲料。