Synonyms for

Cocktails

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌkteɪlz / Another word for cocktails — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cocktails are mixed drinks made by combining various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms & similar words

cocktail drinks beverages mixes libations potions elixirs tipples refreshments brews sips juices concoctions liquors tonics quaffs alcohol spirits brewages nips

Synonyms by register

Formal

mixed drinks concoctions potions

Informal

mixers drinks booze hooch

Literary

elixirs nectars

Antonyms

straight drinks neat spirits uncut alcohol plain liquor unmixed beverages

Common collocations

  • cocktail shaker
  • cocktail party
  • cocktail hour
  • cocktail sauce
  • cocktail dress
  • cocktail umbrella
  • signature cocktail

Word family

noun cocktail
verb cocktail
adjective cocktail

Usage note

While 'cocktail' can refer to a mixed alcoholic drink, it can also refer to a mixture of other things, like 'cocktail sauce' or 'fruit cocktail'. The verb form is less common and usually implies mixing or combining various elements.

Example sentences

  1. I love trying different cocktails at parties.
  2. The bartender mixed a delicious cocktail for me.
  3. She ordered a fruity cocktail with a tiny umbrella.
  4. My mom likes to sip on her favorite cocktail after work.
  5. He made a special cocktail using fresh fruits from the garden.

Quotes

  • I feel bad for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. - Frank Sinatra
  • I have never met a man I'd rather be drunk with than you. - Humphrey Bogart
  • I drink to make other people more interesting. - Ernest Hemingway

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