As we navigate the incredible journey of pregnancy, it’s natural to miss those nights out with friends and the freedom to enjoy a delicious cocktail. We believe that being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice all the fun. In fact, there’s a whole world of tempting mocktails waiting to be explored, perfect for satisfying those cravings and leaving you feeling great and refreshed. So sit back and toast your pregnancy journey!
Mocktails to order while pregnant
It’s a girls’ night out, you’re getting dressed up, satisfying those cravings by looking ahead to the restaurant menu, rubbing on Happy Legs Aloe Gel before slipping on those pre-pregnancy wedges, and embracing your pregnancy glow. Want to be able to cheer with the girls on new beginnings and celebrate new chapters, but only have water? Hey mom, more power to you, it’s so important to stay hydrated, but why not order a mocktail?
No mocktail menu? No problem, ask the server (or bartender) to make one of these mocktails for you (pregnant or not)!
Virgin Mojito: A classic favourite, refreshing and bursting with lime and mint flavours.
Ginger Ale Fizz: Ginger ale is mixed with a splash of lemon or lime juice and garnished with a slice of fresh ginger for a tasty kick.
Virgin Mary: Ask for a virgin margarita, or simply a mix of lime juice, orange juice, club soda, a squeeze of lemon and some agave or simple syrup. The bartender usually makes it in house!
Soda with a splash: Another easy order is club soda/seltzer with a splash of your favorite juice. We like the idea of pineapple or grapefruit.
Shirley Temple: A classic and simple option, you might ask for a bar glass with a little extra garnish.
Virgin Mule: Everything a mule has to offer but without the vodka. Ginger beer, lime juice, simple syrup and garnish. Maybe add a splash of club soda to tame it down!
Anything else we may have missed? Comment below so our other moms can see!
Mocktails Recipes for Pregnancy
The sun is shining, the aroma of barbecues fills the air and the urge to bask in the warmth of a cozy summer evening is calling. But wait, you’re not just planning a soirée – you’re hosting a gathering tailored to the needs of your waiting friends. We have the ultimate solution to ensure everyone can drink in style without putting their precious cargo at risk. With that in mind, we’ve got the perfect non-alcoholic cocktails you can make for your pregnant colleagues. Imagine, mom!
1. Grapefruit Spritz Mocktail
Components:
- 1 fresh grapefruit (you can use 100% grapefruit juice, but freshly squeezed is MUCH better!), juice
- 1 Pellegrino (or any sparkling water brand)
- Ice
- Lavender (for garnish)
Instructions:
- To your fancier glassfill halfway with ice.
- Pour in the grapefruit juice to fill the glass halfway.
- Fill the remainder with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a grapefruit slice & a sprig or 2 lavender.
- Cheers!
2. Watermelon Lime Spritz Mocktail
Components:
- 1 Lime Bubly (or any lime flavored sparkling water)
- 1 Just watermelon juice
- Ice
- 1 Lime
Instructions:
- In your fanciest glass, fill halfway with ice.
- Pour in your desired lime flavored sparkling water to fill the glass halfway.
- Fill the rest with Simply Watermelon fruit juice
- Garnish with a lime wedge
- Feel refreshed and enjoy
3. Mocktail with strawberry basil
Components:
- A handful of strawberries and basil
- lemon juice
- Ice
- 1 Sparkling pink grapefruit juice
- 1 Carbonated mineral water
- Instructions:
- Start by mixing the strawberries and basil together in the bottom of a glass
- Add 1 oz of lemon juice and your ice, then shake
- After shaking, add 5 ounces of sparkling grapefruit juice and stir
- Fill the glass of your choice with ice and strain your mixture
- Fill your glass with sparkling mineral water
- Garnish with lemon, basil, strawberry or all three!
4. Best Bedtime Mocktail for Every Quarter
Components:
- 1 tart cherry juice
- 1 Seltzer water (your favorite flavor or plain)
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill a glass halfway with ice
- Pour in your cherry tart juice halfway through
- Fill the rest with your seltzer water
- Good night!
5. Spicy Marg Mocktail
Components:
- Tajin & Salt
- Ice
- 1 Jalapeno (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Agave
- 1-2 limes
- 1 bottle of ZERO PROOF alternative tequila
- 1 Orange Popi
Instructions:
- Grab a slice of your lime and cut it around your fanciest glass
- Cover the rim of your glass with the Tajin and salt mixture, set aside
- If you prefer, in a shaker, add jalapeno slices to the bottom of your glass
- A large squeeze of agave (about 1-2 tablespoons) in the same glass
- Squeeze half a lime into the same glass
- Mix all the above ingredients together
- 1.5 oz of your zero tequila
- Add some ice and shake
- Add some fresh ice to your Tajin and a glass covered with salt and strain the mixture over the top
- Fill the rest of your glass with the orange Poppi
- Garnish with jalapeno, lime or both!
6. Third Quarter Tea Raspberry Mocktail
Components:
- 1 tsp. of Below the 9th Herbal tea (red raspberry tea and pregnancy they go hand in hand!)
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 3-4 leaves of fresh mint
- 1 1/2 oz. Sparkling Water
- 1/4 tsp. simple syrup or favorite sweetener (optional)
- Ice
Instructions:
- In a strainer, brew half a cup of herbal tea from the bottom of the 9th quarter for 1-2 minutes (or longer if you like it stronger)
- Stir the raspberries and mint into the bottom of your fanciest glass.
- Mix in fresh lime juice and sweetener (if you choose)
- Fill the glass with ice
- Add your iced tea to the glass and fill to the top with sparkling water
7. Mo’ Milk Mojito Breastfeeding Tea
Components:
- 1 tsp. of Lactation herbal tea (breastfeeding and drinking tea work together to create better breastfeeding!)
- 1 tbsp Blueberries
- 2 strawberries, chopped
- 3 mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. lime juice
- 1 1/2 oz sparkling water
Instructions:
- In a strainer, brew half a cup of Breastfeeding Tea for 1-2 minutes (or longer if you like it stronger).
- In a cocktail glass, mix the berries and mint
- Add ice, cool Nursing Tea, lime juice and sparkling water to a glass
- Stir to combine. Garnish with a sprig of mint and some berries
- Ice
8. Aperol Spritz Mocktail
Components:
- 1 Carbonated water
- 1 bottle of Lyre’s Italian Spritz (non-alcoholic)
- Optional: Additional fruit juices of your choice
Instructions:
- Fill a wine glass or balloon glass with ice
- Pour 2 ounces of Lyre’s Italian Spritz into the glass
- Fill the glass with sparkling water
- Toss gently, garnish with a twist of citrus peel
9. Lavender Ginger Collins for morning sickness
Components:
- 1 tsp. of Happy Mornings Herbal Tea
- 2 tsp. dry lavender muddled
- 2 tsp. ginger syrup
- 1/2 oz. lemon juice
- 3-4 leaves of fresh mint
- 1 1/2 oz. Sparkling Water
- Ice
Instructions:
- In a strainer, brew half a cup of Happy Mornings Herbal Tea for 1-2 minutes (or longer if you like it stronger).
- Mix 2 tsp. of dried lavender
- Combine ginger syrup, cool Happy Mornings Herbal Tea and lemon juice in a glass
- Fill the glass with ice
- Top up with sparkling water
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender & candied ginger
Here’s hoping mommy gets a little more fun this summer with this yummy pregnancy Mocktail recipes from using the most effective cure for morning sickness, using herbal tea to help with breastfeeding, and knowing the benefits of prenatal tea for labor can be used in a mom mocktail! Let us know if there are any homemade recipes you’ve made that you’d like to share with us moms! Which recipe above sounds the best? We’ve got our eyes on the virgin Aperol Spritz!
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