It's that time of the year that is filled with celebration and gathering, but if you are pregnant, TTC or just choosing to stick to non-alcoholic options this holiday season, the selection can feel a little dry, so here are 7 pregnancy-safe mocktail recipes that are as delicious as they are celebratory our little gift to you:
1. Hydrating Sparkling Cranberry Citrus Punch
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened preferred)
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup lime juice
- Needed Hydration Support Lime
- 2 cups sparkling water
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish
Instructions:
Combine the juices in a pitcher and stir in hydration support. Add sparkling water just before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with cranberries and orange slices.
2. Golden Glow Turmeric Fizz
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric (or freshly grated turmeric root)
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
Mix the pineapple juice, turmeric, and ginger in a shaker. Strain into a glass over ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a lime wedge.
3. Pomegranate Immunity Boosting Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 scoop of Needed Immune Support
- Juice of 1 lime
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup club soda
- Pomegranate seeds and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
Muddle the mint leaves with lime juice and honey in a glass. Add pomegranate juice, immune support and ice, then top with club soda. Stir gently and garnish with pomegranate seeds and mint.
4. Cozy Apple Spice Cooler
Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple cider
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
Mix apple cider, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a glass. Add ice and top with ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
5. Festive Berry Sparkler
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed berry puree (blend strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or agave
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Fresh berries and a sprig of rosemary for garnish
Instructions:
Combine the berry puree, lemon juice, and honey in a shaker. Pour into a glass over ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with fresh berries and rosemary.
6. Creamy Coconut and Pineapple Protein Bliss
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk (light or full-fat)
- 1 scoop of Needed Prenatal Collagen
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions:
Blend coconut milk, pineapple juice, collagen and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour over ice and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
7. Zesty Ginger Peach Cooler
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peach nectar
- ½ cup ginger ale (non-alcoholic)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh peach slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Mix peach nectar and lime juice in a glass. Add ice, then top with ginger ale. Garnish with peach slices and mint leaves.
