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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While drinking games are usually played with alcoholic beverages, they can still be enjoyed with mocktails. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025 The cafe partners with Black chefs to explore Black culinary culture and community through a seven-course meal paired with mocktails. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 However, even with the option of mocktails, Americans still love to drink despite the high risk of cancer. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Jan. 2025 Five new mocktails have been added in Admirals Clubs containing turmeric, ginger, elderberry juice and other health-conscious ingredients. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025 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 Feb. 2025.

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