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The temperatures are on the rise as summertime quickly approaches. Just because you’re pregnant or nursing does not mean you have to miss out on some refreshing mocktails during these summer months. Whether for special occasions like a baby shower or just looking to enjoy a delicious mocktail on a hot summer day, we have some great, easy mocktail recipes just for you.

Summer mocktails are not only a tasty treat for your taste buds but a great way to stay hydrated and get some extra vitamin C from fresh fruit. Mocktails are also an excellent idea for the entire family. They are a fun, delicious drink and a great option after a strenuous day or while playing in the sun. We all know too much alcohol consumption is harmful, so why not serve Dad some mocktails in place of the real thing?

don’t forget to serve your favorite non-alcoholic drinks in some fun glassware like tall glasses or a martini glass. In this article, we’ll dive into some easy mocktails for pregnant ladies, nursing mamas, and even some fun ones for expectant dads and siblings. 

Let’s start with some sweet, healthy mocktails that incorporate the perfect balance of fruit, juices, and water. A definite crowd pleaser is a sangria. Grape juice is a great alternative to wine when making a non-alcoholic version of sangria.

The great thing about sangrias is you can make them in advance, increase the quantity for larger parties, and they are great for brunches, weddings, tea parties, and summer get-togethers. Here’s a great recipe to get you started. Feel free to get creative and make different sangria drink recipes by incorporating different fruits and juices. 

Non-alcoholic Sangria

Ingredients

• Red or white grape juice
• Soda water or flavored sparkling water
• Cranberry juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice or pomegranate juice
• Fresh fruit (strawberries, peaches, blueberries, oranges, grapes, etc. Ice Herbs or fruit to garnish

 Instructions

• Combine the juices and water into a large pitcher or divide out between mason jars
• Chill for at least 1 hour; recommend 4 hours
• When it’s party time, pull out the juices from the fridge and add the ice and fruit
• Pro tip: freeze some of the fruit or grab a bag of frozen melon balls to help keep drinks cold.

Some other super easy, tasty mocktails include simple ingredients like tonic water, tea, coconut water, apple cider, and ginger ale. Adding fresh lime juice, a lemon slice, mint leaves, or an orange slice can go a long way. Below are some additional easy and sweet ice-cold drinks that are great for pregnant mamas. 

Arnold Palmer

Ingredients

• Cups of ice
• 6 oz of tea=
• 2 oz of lemonade

Instructions

 Combine all ingredients in a 12 oz Collin glass

Cranberry Club Soda

Ingredients

• • • Ice
    • 4 oz of cranberry juice
    • 4 oz of club soda

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a highball glass

• If it’s the holiday season, take a sprig of rosemary and insert it through a sugar-coated cranberry to add a more festive look.

Lemon Mini Cocktail

Ingredients

• • • Ice
    • In a cocktail shaker:
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • 1 Tbsp of sugar (or less if you want to watch your sugar content)
    • 1 Tbsp of fresh mint leaves
    • 8 oz of sparkling water

 Instructions

• • • Combine the cocktail shaker ingredients and shake away

• • • Transfer the ingredients to a glass

• • • Add the sparkling water

• • • Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon

Ginger Beer Mocktail

Ingredients

• • • Ice
    • 5 oz of ginger beer
    • Lime wedges

Instructions

• • • Combine the ice and ginger beer in a 7oz glass
    • Squeeze a little lime if you like it more tart
    • Garnish with a lime slice

Rosemary Lemonade

Ingredients

• • • • Ice

• • • • 1 oz of rosemary simple syrup

• • • • 8 oz of bottled water or mineral water

• • • • Rosemary sprig and a lemon wheel

Instructions

• • • Combine the ice, syrup, and water in a 12 oz Collins glass

• • • Garnish with the rosemary sprig and lemon wheel
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Don’t forget, when you’re out at a restaurant, you can always request a virgin Moscow mule, Shirley Temple, or a Pina Colada. You can also make some great pregnancy mocktails with coconut milk, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. You can also purchase non-alcoholic spirits from your local liquor store.

Pregnant women will experience many cravings, so why not get creative and make your own perfect blend? Also, if you’re experiencing morning sickness in those early months or have an upset stomach, a simple lemon-lime soda or ginger ale will help elevate those symptoms.

Let’s switch gears and discuss a savory, non-alcoholic cocktail recipe. One of my favorites is the Bloody Mary topped with all the fresh ingredients you can get your hands on. The best part about Bloody Marys is that you can customize them with your favorite snacks. There are lots of fun recipe ideas you can find on social media.

You can create a salad on top or add a slice of maple syrup flavored bacon, cheese cubes, pickles, etc. I’ve even seen a cheeseburger slider on top of a Bloody Mary. The options are endless. I’ve included for you one of my favorite recipes. It’s a little more labor-intensive than the sweet cocktails mentioned before. But it is so worth it.  

The Meaty Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Mary

Ingredients for Six Servings

• • • 48 oz of tomato juice (or V8 is a great choice)
    • 3 celery stalks from the heart (great for the immune system)
    • 2 tsp of horseradish
    • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tsp of chopped shallot
    • 1 tsp of celery salt

12 dashes of your favorite hot sauce (or to your preferred taste) Iced drinks that include fruits and vegetables are the best ways to stay hydrated during a summer pregnancy. Not only are you staying hydrated, you’re getting extra vitamins and minerals.

• For nursing moms, check with your doctor about indulging in an occasional alcoholic beverage. The good news is some studies have shown that having a known safe amount of alcohol is ok, but with these tasty mocktails you won’t even want to bother with the alcohol! You can also purchase breast milk alcohol test strips online as well.

• So whether you’re pregnant or nursing, get creative and make fun yummy drinks. We hope you enjoy these non-alcoholic cocktail recipes, and cheers to a summer-filled mocktail adventure.

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