A non-alcoholic beverage is a beverage A drink, or beverage, is a liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption. In addition to filling a basic human need, beverages form part of the culture of human society that contains no alcohol In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which a hydroxyl functional group (-O . Non-alcoholic mixed drinks (including punches, "virgin cocktails", or "mocktails") are often consumed by people wishing to enjoy flavorful drinks without alcohol, recovering alcoholics Alcoholism has multiple and conflicting definitions. In common and historic usage, alcoholism is any condition that results in the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, despite health problems and negative social consequences. Modern medical definitions describe alcoholism as a disease and addiction which results in a persistent use of, people whose religion restricts alcohol consumption, or children. They are often available as alternative beverages where the norm is to drink alcoholic beverages, such as bars.

Examples include Shirley Temples A Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic mixed drink made with either seltzer, ginger ale, Sprite or 7 Up and mixed with grenadine syrup garnished with maraschino cherries and a slice of orange. Orange juice is often added, especially in Canada. It is often served to children dining with adults to let them share the experience of drinking a cocktail,, Virgin Marys Virgin Mary is the name of a popular non-alcoholic cocktail. It is a Bloody Mary made without vodka. Therefore, it is essentially tomato juice, with the extra spices usually in a Bloody Mary, and virgin-style Piña Coladas The piña colada is a sweet, rum-based cocktail made with hard rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, usually served either blended or shaken with ice. It may be garnished with a pineapple wedge or a maraschino cherry. The piña colada has been the official beverage of Puerto Rico since 1978. Non-alcoholic beverages contain no more than .5 percent alcohol by volume. The category includes drinks that traditionally have no trace of alcohol such as sodas, juices, and sparkling ciders. It also includes drinks that have undergone an alcohol removal process such as non-alcoholic beers Low-alcohol beer is beer with very low or no alcohol content. Most low-alcohol beers are lagers, but there are some low-alcohol ales and dealcoholized wines. Non-alcoholic beer can contain a small amount of alcohol (the exact percentage varies by country), so purchasers of non-alcoholic beer in some US states must be at least 21.

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