List of non-alcoholic mixed drinks

A Shirley Temple mocktail is traditionally made from grenadine and ginger ale. Modern versions like this one may use orange juice or 7-up, and can be served with lime.

A non-alcoholic mixed drink (also known as virgin cocktail, temperance drink, zero-proof cocktails or mocktail) is a cocktail-style beverage made without alcohol. They can be made in the style of classic cocktails, or can represent a new drink altogether.

Non-alcoholic mixed drinks date back to when cocktails emerged, appearing as "temperance drinks" in the first American cocktail books, including Jerry Thomas's Bar-Tenders Guide (1862). Merriam-Webster cites the first mention of "mocktail" as appearing in 1916.

The names and styles of non-alcoholic drinks have evolved over time, often as a reflection of broader cocktail culture. This included sweet cocktails in the 1980s, and more refined drinks in the 2000s. The market for non-alcoholic drinks in the US has grown markedly in the 21st century. Their consumption has grown with the rise of abstinence programs like Dry January, and a broader rise in health and wellness culture.

List of non-alcoholic cocktails

A Roy Rogers, made with cola and grenadine syrup, garnished with a maraschino cherry

List of traditional non-alcoholic mixed drinks

See also

References

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