Non-alcoholic drink

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Non-alcoholic drink is a beverage that contains no alcohol. These drinks are often consumed for their refreshing and hydrating properties. Non-alcoholic drinks include water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic beverages, such as non-alcoholic beer and cocktails.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "non-alcoholic" is derived from the English word "alcoholic", which is used to describe a drink that contains alcohol. The prefix "non-" is used to indicate the absence of something, in this case, alcohol.

Types of Non-Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]

There are many types of non-alcoholic drinks, including:

  • Water: The most basic non-alcoholic drink, essential for human survival.
  • Tea: A beverage made by infusing the leaves of the tea plant in hot water.
  • Coffee: A drink made from the roasted seeds of the Coffea plant.
  • Soft drink: A sweet, carbonated drink, often served chilled or over ice.
  • Juice: A drink made by extracting the liquids from fruits or vegetables.
  • Non-alcoholic beer: A version of beer that contains very little or no alcohol.
  • Non-alcoholic cocktail: A version of a cocktail that contains no alcohol.

Non-Alcoholic Cocktails[edit | edit source]

Non-alcoholic cocktails, also known as mocktails, are cocktail-like beverages that do not contain alcohol. Some popular non-alcoholic cocktails include:

  • Virgin Mary: A non-alcoholic version of the Bloody Mary.
  • Shirley Temple: A sweet, fizzy drink made with ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry.
  • Arnold Palmer: A mixture of iced tea and lemonade, named after the famous golfer.
  • Roy Rogers: A sweet, fizzy drink made with cola, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry.

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