mocktail

Booze-free beverage

A mocktail is a mixed drink made without alcohol, designed to resemble a cocktail in presentation and complexity.

The word blends *mock* with *cocktail*.

Mocktails often feature fruit juices, sodas, herbs, and elaborate garnishes: The restaurant has an impressive mocktail menu for designated drivers.

Also called a virgin cocktail.

ingredients

juice

Extracted fruit liquid

bitters · tonic · grenadine · orgeat · citrus · mint · fruit · puree · shrub · cordial

wellness

nonalcoholic

Without intoxicating substances

wellness · functional · adaptogenic · detox · clearheaded

styles

virgin

One sexually inexperienced

  • spritzLight liquid burst
  • fizzBubbly hissing sound
  • sourSharp, biting taste

punch · highball · mule · sangria · mojito · margarita · martini · paloma · mimosa · daiquiri

sensory

refreshing

Pleasingly restorative

  • crispFirm and breakable
  • fizzyContaining dissolved gas
  • bubblyFizzy or cheerfully animated

effervescent · tangy · citrusy · minty · sparkling · chilled · zesty · aromatic · fruity · herbaceous

mixology

shaker

Vessel for mixing drinks

bartender · garnish · glassware · pour · muddle · shake · stir · layer · rim · twist

occasion

party

Gathering for celebration

wedding · pregnancy · hosting · toast · gathering · socializing · entertaining · restaurant · bar · lounge

Categories
Opposites
alcohol content

mocktailcocktail

Mixed alcoholic beverage

alcoholic drink · alcoholic beverage · mixed drink · hard drink · spirit

authenticity/imitation

mocktailthe real thing

Authentic original version

genuine article · original

Family

mocktails

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G