At some point during pregnancy, there's a high likelihood you'll end up in a bar.
Whether it's at someone's wedding, a birthday party, or just a night out with friends, ordering plain water all night can definitely be a drag. And unfortunately, not all bars offer mocktails on the menu.
Also unfortunately, I've found it to be difficult ordering something non-alcoholic on the fly -- and busy bartenders are universally annoyed when you don't know what to ask for. Or, worse, ask them to just whip something up when they're slammed. Don't be that person.
(Unless, of course, it's a slow night, the bartender is friendly and has time to get creative. Then, by all means, let them create something delicious and unique. And tip them well.)
I called on a few of my bartender friends for easy to make and order* mocktail recipes, so you can whip these up at home or easily ask for them at a bar. (You're gonna want to bookmark this link on your phone for easy access!)
*Note: Many of these names are completely made up, so you won't want to order them by name. Order them by ingredients listed.
WHEN IN DOUBT:
Follow this pro-tip from a seasoned bartender
"Adding soda water and mint to any fruit juice combo is delicious. It's not too sweet and still satisfies because of the bubbles.
Most bartenders already have orange juice, cranberry juice and soda water right on the gun, so it doesn't take much added work."
THE MOCKTAILS
MOM-GARITA
Recipe No. 1
Lemon-Lime Soda
Lime Juice
Splash of OJ or Grapefruit Juice
Salt on the Rim
Garnish with Fresh Lime Wedge
Recipe No. 2
Juice One Lemon
1/2 Cup of Water
1/2 Cup of Seltzer
Honey
Garnish with Fresh Mint
FAUX-SECCO
Capri-Sun or Pink Lemonde
Sparkling Water
VIRGIN MOJITO
Fresh Mint, Muddled
Lime Juice with Simple Syrup (or Limeade)
Sparkling Water
Garnish with Fresh Lime Wedge
GINGER BUCK
(Recipe borrowed from Andaz Wailea)
Pineapple Juice
Lime Juice
Ginger
GINGER SODA
Ginger
Lime Juice
Soda Water
VIRGIN MADRAS
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Soda Water
Mint
Personally, I am always craving lemonade during pregnancy -- so give me a lemonade faux-secco all day! What's your favorite mocktail? Hit the comments with any of your own tried and true recipes, too!
XO
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