The Perfect Mocktails For The Parents-To-Be
Nine months in the grand scheme of things isn’t that long. Nine months when you’re pregnant, can feel like an eternity. Some of your favorite foods have been temporarily removed from your regular menu, not to mention - alcoholic beverages.
National Sober Day is celebrated this month on September 14th. To celebrate, we thought we’d share some tasty mocktails for all you parents-to-be! Invite a few friends over to try out these yummy mocktail recipes. What are you craving most? See if you can incorporate some of the foods you’re missing most in a thirst quenching mocktail!
Pina Colada Mocktail
Cozy up on your favorite chair and image you’re swaying in a hammock on your go-to beach spot. (If you have a hammock, please indulge!) This recipe only calls for three ingredients: coconut milk, frozen pineapple, and pineapple juice. All you need is a basic blender and you’ll be set!
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Moscow Mule Mocktail
Craving something bitter? Polish up your best hammered copper mug and get ready to lock into lime time! This classic cocktail can be whipped up with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. What we love about this recipe is that it doesn’t require a cocktail shaker. Just toss in ice, add the lime, non-alcoholic ginger beer, and club soda. Looking to add a bit more flair? Top it off with a fresh lime wedge and a splash of bitters.
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Bloody Mary Mocktail
Looking to get your daily dose of fruit and vegetables? This Bloody Mary Mocktail is the drink for you! In addition to a blender, you’ll need a food processor, measuring cups, and measuring spoons. Bloody Mary Mocktails can be enjoyed any time of day and we’d especially recommend enjoying one at brunch! This recipe is handy, because you can make a pitcher ahead of time and pour out a glass when you please.
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Champagne Punch Cocktail
Clink, clink! Cheers to you, parents! What a great mocktail for any special occasion you’re celebrating while expecting. The ginger ale will give you the fizz of a traditional champagne and the white grape juice will give you a similar taste. Plop in a raspberry to add extra sweetness.
We hope you’ll sip one or all of these mocktails and enjoy your pregnancy journey. For more mocktail recipes, visit birtheatlove.com. Below, we’ve included some fun sober activities to accompany your mocktails.
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How To Have Fun On A Sober Night Out
Order one of your newly favorite mocktails to celebrate National Sober Day and plan a night out. These ideas are just as fun sober - plus, you are guaranteed to wake up without a hangover!
Putt-Putt Golf
Grab a few friends and put your putter skills to the test! Many cities have indoor putt-putt type courses for the colder months.
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2. Go See A Movie
Grab a bite to eat before the movie and save room for the “must-have” bag of popcorn to consume during your movie. What’s a movie without popcorn?!
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3. Book A Cooking Class
Culinary classes are quite popular and can be found in most major cities. Seats fill up quickly, so be sure to book far in advance. In our opinion, the best part of cooking classes is getting to keep the new recipes and recreate them at home!
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4. Slurp A Milkshake
Craving something sweet? Wow your taste buds to a Marshmallow Cookie Monster Milkshake at Yard Milkshake in Ashburn, Va. We counted at least nine delectable ingredients in this one milk shake!
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Looking for support through your pregnancy? Doulas of Capitol Hill offers personalized doula care in pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum stages for parents-to-be in the DMV area! In addition, we provide personal chef services which include cooking demonstrations, meal preparations for the whole family, baby food preparations, juice and smoothie reboots, herbal tea blends and much more!
Schedule a complimentary call today to find out how we can serve your family!
About The Author
Lindsey Hollaar is a blogger, mama, teacher, and conservationist living in Northern Virginia. She started her journey in the blogging world shortly after giving birth to her son, Luke, in May of 2022. Lindsey’s blog website focuses on common (and not so common) parenting issues, stories, and featured articles for women-owned businesses. Her work can also be seen in the blog section of babycito’s website.