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This Thanksgiving,<\/a> the content of popular “cocktails” may surprise you.<\/p>\n

A growing number of Americans are swapping cocktails for creative mocktails \u2014 and the numbers suggest the shift is here to stay.<\/p>\n

Recent surveys show nearly half of Americans now favor nonalcoholic drinks<\/a> at the holiday table.<\/p>\n

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Zero-proof spirit sales have jumped 22% in the last year, and the market is projected to top $1 billion by the end of 2025, according to Nielsen data.<\/p>\n

That’s because younger drinkers, mainly millennials and Gen Z, are reshaping consumer behavior across the beverage industry. The Thanksgiving season is no exception.<\/p>\n

By leaning into mocktails, hosts are aligning with younger guests’ preferences and reflecting broader social shifts already redefining how Americans celebrate, according to The Associated Press.<\/p>\n

Still, not everyone is convinced the sober shift is entirely positive. Some bartenders and guests worry the growing mocktail movement risks watering down the ritual that gives holiday cocktails<\/a> their charm.<\/p>\n

Sam Harris, beverage manager at Mohonk Mountain House in New York’s Hudson Valley, told Fox News Digital that while mocktails are gaining traction, traditional cocktails still dominate the holiday season.<\/a><\/p>\n

“Traditional cocktails remain the top sellers within our spirits program,” Harris said. “There’s something special about sitting down to an elegant dinner and ordering an Old Fashioned or a dirty martini, especially around the holidays.”<\/p>\n

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This time of year, he noted, guests generally indulge more than usual, although his bar is offering spirit-free alternatives this year.<\/p>\n

For many in the industry, the shift isn’t about replacing tradition. It’s about expanding it.<\/p>\n

“Mocktails are finding their way onto more and more menus every day, and rightly so,” Kentucky-based mixologist Jennifer Brian told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

Whether on a Thanksgiving table or restaurant menu<\/a>, the mocktail has become a staple of American celebrations.<\/p>\n

“When I first started sharing mocktail recipes about five years ago, many people still saw them as an afterthought \u2014 something you’d make for the designated driver or a pregnant friend,” Natalie Battaglia, an Australia-based social media creator and founder of The Mindful Mocktail website, told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“Now, they’ve become a genuine choice.”<\/p>\n

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For many people, the growing love of mocktails reflects the simple goal of feeling good and staying connected. The rise of alcohol-free options ties into a broader focus on wellness and mindfulness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brian of Kentucky said people skip alcohol for all kinds of reasons, including personal choice and health goals.<\/a><\/p>\n

The holiday season can amplify social pressure around drinking, with countless parties, family dinners and toasts.<\/p>\n

“Nonalcoholic drinks have added a choice, which is at the heart of what advocates like myself are trying to do,” Derek Brown, founder of the Washington, D.C.-based Drink Company and an expert on no- and low-alcohol cocktails, told Fox News Digital. “The social pressure may be lessening, but it’s still so ingrained in our culture.”<\/p>\n

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The shift also reflects a growing comfort with saying “no, thanks” without judgment, especially among younger generations.<\/p>\n

Mocktails are having a viral moment on TikTok.<\/p>\n

Creators such as Battaglia are sharing their mocktail inventions, from bright cranberry and pomegranate spritzes to dessert and coffee-inspired blends<\/a> that look straight out of a holiday menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The eye-catching drinks are fetching millions of views, plus inspiring people to cut back on alcohol.<\/a><\/p>\n

“Social media has been a game-changer,” Battaglia added. “Platforms like Instagram and TikTok have shown that alcohol-free drinks<\/a> can look and taste incredible.”<\/p>\n

The online enthusiasm has also caught the attention of beverage brands and restaurants,<\/a> many of which are developing alcohol-free options to meet the growing demand.<\/p>\n

“It’s no longer an afterthought for the most successful bars<\/a> and restaurants,” Brown said. “They know this is the future of our business. While it’s still catching on, it’s on people’s radar more and more.”<\/p>\n

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The Associated Press contributed reporting.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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