mocktail

American  

[mok-teyl] / ˈmɒkˌteɪl /

noun

1. a nonalcoholic cocktail.

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Etymology

Origin of mocktail

First recorded in 1935–40; jocular blend of mock ( def. 9 ) (in the sense “imitation, fake”) and cocktail ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

To make its mocktail rendition, Caporale suggests making a simple limeade by muddling mint leaves with fresh lime juice and adding sugar along with soda water.

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Similar to the Mojito, a mocktail Margarita, without any tequila, is purely a limeade.

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“That provides some zest and additional bitterness that will provide a bit more interest to that mocktail.”

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Caporale’s go-to base when crafting an Aperol Spritz mocktail is a “good dash” of cocktail bitters, specifically Angostura bitters.

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He also recommends Peychaud’s bitters, which adds a bright, red hue to the mocktail.

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