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.—
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Appalachian Mountain Brewery There are more local brews—as well as ciders, mocktails, and meads—to try at Appalachian Mountain Brewery.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
On top of all that, many ski town culinary hotspots have fantastic zero-proof cocktail offerings, including James Beard winner Matt Vawter’s Rootstalk in Breckenridge, where an expansive menu includes a booze-free Old Fashioned, seasonal shrubs and mocktails, and non-alcoholic cider, beer and wine.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
For families Children can groom and walk St Bernard dogs, make their own mocktails and meet llamas and alpacas as part of the fun and varied activities at the complimentary kids club (10am-9pm).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
These Valentine’s Day mocktails are easy to make, big on flavor, and pretty enough to feel celebratory.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
On top of all that, many ski town culinary hotspots have fantastic zero-proof cocktail offerings, including James Beard winner Matt Vawter’s Rootstalk in Breckenridge, where an expansive menu includes a booze-free Old Fashioned, seasonal shrubs and mocktails, and non-alcoholic cider, beer and wine.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
For families Children can groom and walk St Bernard dogs, make their own mocktails and meet llamas and alpacas as part of the fun and varied activities at the complimentary kids club (10am-9pm).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
These Valentine’s Day mocktails are easy to make, big on flavor, and pretty enough to feel celebratory.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Mocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mocktail. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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