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 space is shared with Gold Point, a bar with wonderful drinks and mocktails.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Though the drink has been a popular treat in Utah since the 2010s, most likely because of the state's large Mormon population, who don't typically drink alcohol, the internet credits Olivia Rodrigo for bringing the flavorful mocktail drink option to the main stage.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 28 July 2025
Sip on a signature Boston Sling, a riff on the original Singapore Sling created at the first Raffles, made with Blind Duck gin, Pama liqueur, Drambuie, Amaro Nonino, cranberry compote and housemade apple shrub, or try a refreshing spritz or mocktail.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The old tasting room has been converted into a large, green-and-pink seating area, serving cocktails, mocktails, dirty sodas, wine slushies and more while hosting events like Love Island watch parties.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Though the drink has been a popular treat in Utah since the 2010s, most likely because of the state's large Mormon population, who don't typically drink alcohol, the internet credits Olivia Rodrigo for bringing the flavorful mocktail drink option to the main stage.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 28 July 2025
Sip on a signature Boston Sling, a riff on the original Singapore Sling created at the first Raffles, made with Blind Duck gin, Pama liqueur, Drambuie, Amaro Nonino, cranberry compote and housemade apple shrub, or try a refreshing spritz or mocktail.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The old tasting room has been converted into a large, green-and-pink seating area, serving cocktails, mocktails, dirty sodas, wine slushies and more while hosting events like Love Island watch parties.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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“Mocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mocktail. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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