mocktail

noun

mock·​tail ˈmäk-ˌtāl 

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

Examples of mocktail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Late evenings with music and drinks are not disappearing anytime soon, but as The Surf Lodge rounds out its 18th season owner Jayma Cardoso says that staying current takes a lot more than just adding a mocktail section to the menu. —Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

These pretty crystal whiskey glasses are fun for cocktails or mocktails, too, and will absolutely wow your guests. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Suchness also hosts Sunday brunch, vegan takeover nights, and has a great menu of mocktails. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025

In addition to the Sip Stops, the Taste will feature locations serving non-alcoholic beverages, such as non-alcoholic beer, mocktails, kombucha and coffee. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mocktail

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email