How to Use mocktail in a Sentence
mocktail
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My wife is more of a mocktail girl.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Try it as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails or drink it on its own.
—Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
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Who gets to try these fancy mocktails, and who falls back on soda?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
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Plus, the nuts work well with a cold beer or a refreshing mocktail.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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Don't be afraid to switch things up and make ornament mocktails, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2023
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There’s even a teen party night on board complete with mocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
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The cafe will have a skate shop, library/game area and serve mocktails and coffee.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Use it to make a mocktail with sparkling water and add-ins like ginger and fresh herbs.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
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Use it to make a mocktail with sparkling water and add-ins like ginger and fresh herbs.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 1 May 2026
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Or some joke of an after-thought, like the term 'mocktails' implies.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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But good grenadine isn’t just for mocktails or cocktails.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Those who’d rather not imbibe will be pleased to note the mocktail and tea pairing, as well.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
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Full soul food menu, craft cocktails, mocktails and more available.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
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On the menu are small-batch whiskies as well as a long list of classic cocktails and mocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Their mocktail hour included a ramen bar as a nod to their first date.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023
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Beer, wine, sake and mocktails are also available.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
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There are not a lot of Thai places that are featuring a fun mocktail.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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This tropical mocktail is just begging for a spot by your chaise longe.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
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Mix up a mocktail, or enjoy chilled as-is for an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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But the same can’t be said for mocktails, which have proven, at least for now, to be much more than a passing trend.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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And don’t forget to throw in some perfect cocktails and mocktails.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024
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And, to drink, either a refreshing iced tea or a mocktail.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Atiedu notes that even imperfect mocktails often come out ahead.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant and bar serves mocktails and coffee, along with wine, cocktails, and bites.
—Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
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The two-story spot offers cocktails, mocktails and small bites.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Below for my favorite mocktails that may give you a push in the right direction.
—Brianna Heath, Essence, 16 June 2025
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Keep a box or two of this refreshing drink on hand for mixing up mocktails and cocktails.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
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Get comfortable in a lounger facing the ocean with a cocktail or mocktail in hand.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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The bubbly beverage can be enjoyed on its own or used to make fun mocktail recipes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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