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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With natural adaptogens and magnesium, this supplement or mocktail drink can help moms achieve a variety of different outcomes. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 On the menu with be coffee, expresso, latte, mocktails intended for children. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025 The event, which is open to the public, will take place from 12:00pm – 4:00pm at the venue and offer giveaways, cocktails, mocktails, and more. James Dinh, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025 The two-story spot, packed with palm trees, seashells and beachy drinkware, offers cocktails, mocktails and small bites. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mocktail

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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 29 Apr. 2025.

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