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

Sip this juice on its own—in moderation, given its higher natural sugar content and low fiber content—or add it to smoothies, mocktails, dressings, marinades, or sauces. — Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2026

Sweet, tart, citrusy and golden yellow, pineapple juice is delicious straight up and is a go-to for cocktails and mocktails. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

There are four $9 mocktails, including a Watermelon Minorita made with watermelon purée, agave and Sprite. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Teenagers are catered for with a special Den fitted out with pool tables, table football and a jukebox, plus a mocktail bar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

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