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

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