{"id":1761,"date":"2022-07-13T06:39:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=1761"},"modified":"2025-09-08T13:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T17:16:55","slug":"what-is-a-mocktail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/what-is-a-mocktail\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Mocktail? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remember the days when it was totally acceptable to \u2018eyeroll\u2019 friends who ordered mood-spoiling non-alcoholic drinks? At bars of all places! Well, those days are gone and we find ourselves in a completely different social setting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>In case you haven\u2019t heard, mocktails are no longer boring. In fact, this massive drinks trend has created an exciting canvas of flavors, and everyone wants to play. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, <\/span>what is a mocktail?<\/span> And <\/span>do they have alcohol?<\/span> Well, for those of you who don\u2019t know, mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks that are ordered and enjoyed by millions of Gen-Zers across the world. But it\u2019s not just them. A lot of people are getting in on the non-alcoholic cocktail action, with loads of zero-alcohol and low-ABV<\/a> options popping up on menus worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

While we still love our classic cocktails (like the obsessive kind of love), we can\u2019t help getting excited about the zero-proof drink and low-alcohol trend that\u2019s flared up across the globe. It\u2019s a new social scene that\u2019s here to stay. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The definition of a mocktail<\/h2>\n

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Many people think that a mocktail is simply a drink pretending to be a cocktail. And in a way, it is true, because you\u2019ll be using the same bar tools, glassware, and even garnishes that are used in a cocktail. The only difference? You\u2019ll be mixing up drinks without any liquor.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though alcohol-free cocktails don\u2019t use any alcoholic ingredients, they can be mixed up to be as sophisticated and refreshing as a cocktail. <\/span>If you know what you\u2019re doing, virgin cocktails are magic. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A short history of the mocktail<\/h2>\n

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According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the first time the word mocktail was cited was back in 1916. That means this term to describe booze-free mixed drinks has been around for at least a century\u2014and probably longer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no doubt that the most famous no-alcohol cocktail in the world was, and still is, the <\/span>Shirley Temple<\/span>. There are a few claims as to who first invented the classic combination of grenadine, ginger ale, and lime juice. From Beverly Hills to as far as Hawaii, this Hollywood child star is well-traveled with loads of restaurants and establishments claiming they invented the Shirley Temple when she dropped by with her parents.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The story we choose to believe comes from <\/span>Time Magazine<\/span><\/i>. According to an article, Shirley was dining at a restaurant with her parents. They were drinking Old Fashioneds and she started to get a little <\/span>iffy<\/span><\/i> because she couldn\u2019t have one. (And who wouldn\u2019t get upset! Are we right?) So, to stop this starlet\u2019s tantrum, the panicked waiters invented something that looked similar(ish), cherries and all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Different types of mocktails<\/h2>\n

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When it comes to flavor, there are loads of <\/span>common spirit-free serves <\/span>that cater to every taste.\u00a0 These are a few of our favorites.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n