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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The happy hour haven has overhauled its menu — adding dozens of items, from small bites to dinner entrees to cocktails and mocktails — in a bid to elevate the dining experience.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 07 of 12 Juniper Syrup So gorgeous in a coupe glass, everyone will want to try these alcohol-free mocktails at your party.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Who gets to try these fancy mocktails, and who falls back on soda?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
The first 100 people will get a free flower from Botanical House, and there will be themed mocktails and bouquets available for purchase.
—Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
There will be heavy appetizers and French desserts from La Reve Patisserie, along with mocktails and a silent auction.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
Guests can order food and drinks — everything from tiger prawn Thai salad and carbonara pasta to Champagne and inventive mocktails.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
While most of us know exactly what cocktail (or mocktail) hour is, the dressing piece of the occasion leaves a little more room for interpretation.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
In the post, Lively launched oak smoked lemonade and apple ginger sour cherry mocktails and smoky pineapple tequila and oak smoked lemonade bourbon cocktails.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 07 of 12 Juniper Syrup So gorgeous in a coupe glass, everyone will want to try these alcohol-free mocktails at your party.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Who gets to try these fancy mocktails, and who falls back on soda?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
The first 100 people will get a free flower from Botanical House, and there will be themed mocktails and bouquets available for purchase.
—Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
There will be heavy appetizers and French desserts from La Reve Patisserie, along with mocktails and a silent auction.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
Guests can order food and drinks — everything from tiger prawn Thai salad and carbonara pasta to Champagne and inventive mocktails.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
While most of us know exactly what cocktail (or mocktail) hour is, the dressing piece of the occasion leaves a little more room for interpretation.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
In the post, Lively launched oak smoked lemonade and apple ginger sour cherry mocktails and smoky pineapple tequila and oak smoked lemonade bourbon cocktails.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Mocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mocktail. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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