Whether you are expecting a baby, hosting a friend's baby shower or are just not in the mood to drink, mocktails — cocktails minus the alcohol — are a welcome trend.
Not only are mocktails on the menu at more and more restaurants, but they’re also easy to make at home. As a nutritionist, I recommend DIY mocktails made with ingredients that nourish you during pregnancy and help support baby’s development. These five delicious no-alcohol cocktails deliver on both counts. While all the ingredients in these mocktails are considered safe during pregnancy, be sure to check in with your doctor before consuming anything that is new to you.
Best mocktail recipes for pregnancy
Grapefruit Lime Mockgarita
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/3 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
- Juice from half of a fresh squeezed lime
- 1/4 cup chilled filtered water
- 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup
How to make it:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine a handful of ice with grapefruit juice, lime juice, filtered water and maple syrup.
- Shake well.
- Add 5-6 ice cubes to serving glass, pour in mocktail and garnish with a slice of lime.
Why it's healthy:
You get a double dose of vitamin C, thanks to the two citrus juices. In addition to supporting immunity, vitamin C helps produce collagen, which helps keep skin strong and elastic. The manganese provided by the maple syrup helps support baby’s bone and cartilage formation.
Not to mention, this mocktail is hydrating. It's essential to stay hydrated during pregnancy. Your blood volume increases by as much as 50 percent when you're expecting, and so your total fluid needs increase to about 8 to 12 cups a day.
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Blueberry Chia Crush
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup chilled filtered water
- Juice from half of a fresh squeezed lime
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
How to make it:
- In a mini blender, combine blueberries, filtered water, lime juice, chia seeds and maple syrup.
- Whip until smooth, then transfer to a cocktail glass and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add 5-6 ice cubes and sparkling water.
- Stir well and garnish with whole blueberries.
Why it's healthy:
Chia seeds supply iron, which pregnant women particularly need because of their expanding blood volume, and calcium, which plays a role in fetal bone and teeth development. Chia fiber helps regulate blood sugar levels, fend off constipation and prevent hemorrhoids. Blueberries — often referred to as "the king of antioxidants" — can help keep blood pressure under control and prevent urinary tract infections.
Mango Mint Quencher
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup fresh mango
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup pure coconut water
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
- 4-5 ice cubes
How to make it:
- In a mini blender, combine mango, lemon juice, coconut water, mint leaves and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass and garnish with fresh mint.
Why it's healthy:
Mangoes are busting with vitamins A and C, which are both vital for strong immunity. The potassium in coconut water helps regulate blood pressure and helps get rid of excess fluid retention, and it may even help thwart leg cramps. Got morning sickness? Mint has been shown to ease pregnancy nausea.
Pina Mocklada
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger root
- 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut
How to make it:
- In a mini blender, combine pineapple, banana, coconut milk, ginger root and blackstrap molasses.
- Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to glass and garnish with unsweetened shredded coconut.
Why it's healthy:
Pineapple’s magnesium helps prevent fatigue and improve relaxation and sleep (so important during pregnancy!). The vitamin B6 in bananas not only may help with nausea, but it also plays a part in baby’s brain and nervous system development. Blackstrap molasses is a good source of iron, a mineral that fights pregnancy fatigue and contributes to healthy hormone production.
Pomegranate Cosmo
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/2 cup 100 percent pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup chilled filtered water
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger root
- Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
How to make it:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine a handful of ice with pomegranate juice, chilled filtered water, lemon juice, maple syrup and ginger root.
- Shake well.
- Pour into glass and garnish with a few whole pomegranate arils.
Why it's healthy:
Drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy may help protect the placenta from injury risk, according to research published in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. Pomegranate also gives you vitamin K, which helps allow blood to clot properly to prevent excess bleeding. And if you're queasy, you'll appreciate this: Fresh grated ginger root — a potent source of anti-inflammatory antioxidants — may help combat morning sickness.
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