Mocktails for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy brings many uncomfortable changes, including aches, pains, and sleep disturbances. You must also avoid certain foods and drinks for your baby’s health. Coping with these sacrifices can be difficult. In case you are missing your favorite drinks, here are some mocktails that are safe during pregnancy.
Safe Pregnancy Mocktail Recipes
Here are five delightful mocktail recipes designed for pregnant women’s enjoyment:
#1 Pregnancy Mocktail Recipe: The Mama Sunrise
- Orange juice (or mango for variety)
- 2 dashes of grenadine
- Crushed ice
In a highball glass, half-fill it with cracked ice. Pour the orange juice, then gently add the grenadine to the drink’s surface. Watch as the grenadine sinks, creating a beautiful sunrise effect.
#2 Pregnancy Mocktail Recipe: The Ginger Spritzer
- Non-alcoholic sparkling wine soda
- Ginger ale
- 1 lime
Ginger alleviates morning sickness, so this mocktail can be a lifesaver during the early months. Fill a large wine glass halfway with non-alcoholic sparkling wine soda, then top it up with ginger ale. Add a splash of fresh lime juice and garnish with a lime slice.
#3 Pregnancy Mocktail Recipe: The Banana Mamma
- 3 bananas
- 2 cups of crushed ice
- 1 cup of lemon sherbet
- 3 cups of grapefruit juice
- Sliced lemon or grapefruit for garnish
Blending bananas, lemon sherbet, and grapefruit juice creates a flavorful fruit infusion. Pour the mocktail over crushed ice in a pitcher to chill. Serve in tall glasses with lemon or grapefruit slices as garnish.
#4 Pregnancy Mocktail Recipe: The Strawberry Surprise
- 2 cups of lemonade
- 1 1/2 cups of crushed ice
- 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
- Fresh strawberry for garnish
Blend all ingredients and pour into tall glasses. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
#5 Pregnancy Mocktail Recipe: The Fruity Sangria
- 1 liter of pomegranate juice
- 1 cup of mango juice
- 1 sliced orange
- 1 sliced pear
Ideal for warm days, mix pomegranate and mango juices in a jug. Add sliced orange and pear. Chill in the fridge or serve immediately with ice. Garnish with an orange slice in a lowball glass.
There are plenty of delicious pregnancy mocktails to try while you eagerly await your little one’s arrival. So go ahead and start experimenting today!