How to say "cocktail" in Japanese

• カクテルJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounThe common word for a cocktail: an alcoholic drink mixed from spirits and other ingredients. Use it for drinks ordered at a bar, on menus, and in ordinary conversation.
  あのカクテルは甘あまくて飲のみやすいよ。↗

  That cocktail is sweet and easy to drink.
• 混合酒こんごうしゅ
  nounA less common word that covers cocktails alongside mixed drinks and blended liquor generally. When you mean the drink you order at a bar, カクテル is the word you want, not this one.

For the alcoholic mixed drink, 「カクテル」 is the common word; 混合酒 is less common and also covers mixed drinks and blended liquor, so it is seldom the word you want for 'cocktail'.

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• カクテルcocktail
• 混合酒こんごうしゅcocktail