plural mocktails
Synonyms of mocktailnext
: 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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This tropical mocktail is just begging for a spot by your chaise longe. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026 The mocktails in particular were a big hit with our table. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Food offerings can include turkey legs, giant pickles, ale and mocktails. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 Bars are adapting too, expanding mocktail and non-alcoholic beer menus and layering in food and activity nights. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mocktail

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Jul. 2026.

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