<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Title of the document</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Select box with a placeholder</h2>
<select name="drinks" required>
<option value="" disabled selected>Choose a drink</option>
<option value="coffee">Coffee</option>
<option value="tea">Tea</option>
<option value="milk">Milk</option>
</select>
</body>
</html>