Let’s face it, pregnancy isn’t always the easiest, and especially with the holidays coming up we could all use a drink…nonalcoholic, of course! Just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a delicious holiday drink like everyone else. We’ve compiled a list of some amazingly tasty mocktails to help you get in the holiday spirit.
Cranberry Smash Mocktail
¼ cup of fresh cranberries5 fresh mint leaves1 lime wedge 1 teaspoon brown sugar5 ounces ginger aleCombine the cranberries, mint, lime, and sugar into a cocktail shaker and muddle using a muddling stick or back of a spoon. Add ice and shake. Place into a rocks glass with ice and add ginger ale. (Source: https://blog.ciachef.edu/3-best-holiday-mocktail-drink-recipes-cia/)
White Chocolate Peppermint Mocktini
3 ounces white hot chocolate2 ounces peppermint mocha coffee creamerWhite chocolate syrupCrushed peppermints for garnishDip the edge of a martini glass in white chocolate syrup and then into the crushed peppermints to garnish the glass. Mix white hot chocolate and coffee cream in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into glasses. (Source: https://thymeforcocktails.com/white-chocolate-peppermint-mocktini/)
Holiday Mojito Mocktail with Cranberry and Pomegranate
3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons water½ cup fresh cranberries12 sprigs of mint2 tablespoons lime juice2 ounces pomegranate juice1-2 cans of Canada DryCombine the sugar, water, and fresh cranberries in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for five minutes. Set aside and let cool. Add the mint and lime to each glass and muddle together. Add ice. Add in Canada Dry, pomegranate juice and cooled cranberry reduction to each glass. Top with more mint and lime and serve. (Source: https://prettylifegirls.com/2015/12/plg-cooks-holiday-mojito-mocktail-with.html)
Ginger-Cinnamon Apple Cider Mocktail
Ginger-cinnamon simple syrup:1 cup sugar1 cup water2 cinnamon sticks 1-2 inches of ginger root peeled and thinly slicedFor one Fake-tini:2 tablespoons of ginger-cinnamon simple syrup1 cup apple cidercinnamon sugar for rimming the glassapple slice or a cinnamon stick to garnishFor the syrup, mix sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and sliced ginger root in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Let it cool and strain to remove the cinnamon sticks and ginger. For the fake-tini, start by wetting the rim of a martini glass with apple cider and then dip into cinnamon sugar. In a cocktail shaker combine ice, cider, and simple syrup. Shake well and pour into a prepared glass. Add an apple slice and/or a cinnamon stick to garnish. (Source: https://www.rachelcooks.com/2012/09/14/ginger-cinnamon-apple-cider-fake-tini/)
Sparkling Raspberry Mocktail
12 ounces frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate3 cups cold water1 cup frozen raspberries1 bottle sparkling grape juiceIn a small pitcher mix the frozen lemonade with the three cups of water. In ice cube trays combine raspberries and some of the mixed lemonade and freeze. Once the ice cubes are ready add them to each glass and pour about a tablespoon of raspberry lemonade in the bottom of each glass. Top them off with sparkling grape juice and serve. (Source: https://poofycheeks.com/2013/12/simple-sparkling-raspberry-mocktail/)
