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. )
Example Sentences
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A popular savory cocktail, the Bloody Mary turned into a mocktail is essentially just a mix of spices and hot sauces.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
Staying on the topic of bitters, the Old Fashioned is yet another cocktail that’s a bit difficult to transform into an almost identical mocktail.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 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
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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