mocktail

noun

mock·​tail ˈmäk-ˌtāl How to pronounce mocktail (audio)
plural mocktails
: a usually iced drink made with any of various ingredients (such as juice, herbs, and soda water) but without alcohol : a nonalcoholic cocktail
Though London may be home to some of the world's tastiest cocktails, it's also got some of the best mocktails going, too. Virgin drinks are starting to pop up on the menus of the city's trendiest bars to account for those nights when you want to go out but can't afford a hangover the next day.Sophia E. Lipp

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The wavy design and fun colors make events seem special and can serve up anything from champagne and mocktails to sorbet and ice cream in the warmer months. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Halloween: Take a look at five of our favorite Halloween cocktail and mocktail recipes from our archive to see if anything inspires you for this year's holiday. Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024 The food and drink were also a major highlight, with fresh and locally sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with healthy smoothies and mocktails. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 Try using pomegranate arils in dishes like oatmeal, salads, and grain bowls, and adding pomegranate juice to cocktails, mocktails, and smoothies for a delicious and easy way to care for your health. Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mocktail 

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mocktail was in 1916

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“Mocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mocktail. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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