mocktail

/ˈmɒk.teɪl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːk.teɪl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmäk-ˌtāl How to pronounce mocktail (audio)/ (ame, mw)

mocktail — noun

1. a mixed drink served like a cocktail but made without alcohol, often with juice,

1.名詞B2
釋義

a mixed drink served like a cocktail but made without alcohol, often with juice, soda, fruit, or herbs

例句

Asher ordered a citrus mocktail so he could drive home safely.

order a mocktail instead of alcohol

The rooftop bar serves mocktails with lime, mint, and soda water.

serve mocktails with juice, herbs, or soda

同義詞
  • nonalcoholic cocktail

    the most direct alternative and often used in menus or formal descriptions

  • virgin drink

    informal and often used for a drink based on an alcoholic cocktail without the spirits

  • soft drink

    broader and simpler; it does not suggest cocktail-style mixing or presentation

反義詞

用法筆記

Usually seen on restaurant, cafe, or party menus. A mocktail is expected to feel more special than plain juice or soda, often with ice, garnish, or layered flavours.

常見錯誤

❌I made a mocktail by pouring cola into a glass.
✅I made a mocktail with lime juice, mint, and sparkling water.
💡A mocktail is prepared like a cocktail; a plain soft drink alone is not usually called a mocktail.