mocktail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mocktail
First recorded in 1935–40; jocular blend of mock ( def. 9 ) (in the sense “imitation, fake”) and cocktail 1 ( def. )
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It seems like the NFL realized players could claim to have been demonstrating their love for anything from water to a wild huckleberry mint mojito mocktail and decided to let this one go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
If you want to spice up your mocktail, try doubling down on the drink’s acid content by pairing pineapple juice with your favorite citrus juice.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026
One simple solution: a signature cocktail or mocktail and a reliable snack.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
Charissa has a nice glass of white wine, and I have some silly mocktail that isn’t too sweet, because I’m driving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025
“Me too,” I said, drinking from my mocktail, hoping that I looked as sophisticated doing it as Margot looked to me.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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