Mocktail Recipes for Expecting Moms

Mocktails are not only safe for pregnancy but they’re bursting with flavor!! So, raise a glass and savor these delicious concoctions!

Pregnancy is a special time filled with joy and anticipation. While you may be abstaining from alcoholic beverages, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delightful and refreshing drink. At Cherokee Women’s Health, we believe in supporting the well-being of expecting moms. That’s why we’ve curated this delicious collection of mocktail recipes. Enjoy!

Sparkling Berry Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend the mixed berries until smooth.
2. Strain the berry puree to remove any seeds.
3. In a pitcher, combine the berry puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey. Stir well.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.
5. Top each glass with sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
6. Garnish with a lemon slice or fresh berries, if desired.
7. Sip and enjoy the fruity and bubbly goodness!

Cucumber Mint Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker or a mason jar, muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves together.
2. Add lime juice and agave syrup to the muddled mixture and shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice cubes.
4. Top it off with club soda.
5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a cucumber slice.
6. Take a sip and let the crisp and refreshing flavors transport you to a tropical paradise.

Virgin Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• Salt (optional, for rimming)
• Lime wedges (for garnish)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend the watermelon cubes until smooth.
2. Strain the watermelon juice to remove any pulp.
3. Pour the watermelon juice into a shaker and add lime juice and agave syrup. Shake well.
4. If desired, rim the glasses with salt by dipping the rim in water and then in salt.
5. Fill each glass with ice cubes and pour the watermelon mixture over the ice.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy the tangy and sweet flavors of this mocktail.

Tropical Paradise Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice
• 2 tablespoons coconut cream
• Pineapple slices or orange wedges (for garnish)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and coconut cream. Shake well.
2. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.
3. Garnish with a pineapple slice or an orange wedge.
4. Sip and imagine yourself on a sunny beach with this tropical-inspired mocktail.

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the strawberries and basil leaves together.
2. Add lemon juice and honey to the muddled mixture and stir well.
3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
4. Top it off with club soda.
5. Stir gently and garnish with a strawberry or basil leaf.
6. Savor the combination of sweet strawberries, aromatic basil, and tangy lemon.

Virgin Mojito

Ingredients:

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves and then cooled)
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the mint leaves together with lime juice and simple syrup.
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3. Top it off with club soda.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
5. Enjoy the classic refreshing flavors of this timeless mocktail.