If you’re pregnant and looking for healthy mocktails you can make at home, then keep reading. These are some of THE best mocktails I have made that you can try right now too!
Mocktails can be enjoyed whether you’re pregnant or not plus they’re easy, non alcoholic and perfect for any holiday. And if you aren’t pregnant, it’s simple to turn them into a cocktail by adding a splash of liquor.
But be warned, mocktails may be easy to make but can also be loaded with extra sugars and calories that you may not be looking to consume. If you’re like me, then you are looking for healthy mocktails that will leave you refreshed and hydrated but a little sugar every now and then is ok too 🙂
In this post you are going to learn about what you should look for in the best mocktails and I will be providing you with a few easy mocktail recipes you can try right at home! These mocktail recipes can also be tailored for the various seasons and holidays too.
This post is all about the best mocktails.
What To Look For In The Best Mocktails
Many mocktail recipes are juice based and contain a ton of sugar from not only the juice but in soda and simple syrup too. These drinks are not the best for you and your growing babe, and the sugar crash later on is not fun either.
So what should you look for in a healthy mocktail recipe?
- Limited sugars
- Minimal ingredients
- A fun accent – think color or fruit slices!
- Use seltzer as a base
- Stevia drops as a natural sweetener (you only need a few drops)
What should you avoid in a pregnancy mocktail or have in moderation?
- Include added sugars
- Use juice as the base
- Contain soda, grenadine or simple syrup
Best Mocktails #1 – Tequila Sunrise
This pregnancy mocktail recipe requires only a few simple ingredients and is cold and refreshing. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any spring day!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup pulp free orange juice
- ⅓ cup peach juice
- ⅛ lemon soda
- ⅛ cup grenadine
- Ice
- Optional garnish: orange slices and cherries
Directions:
Add ice followed by orange juice, peach juice, lemon soda and finally grenadine. I recommend adding them in that order! The grenadine will sink to the bottom of the glass and then rise when you drink it.
Garnish with cherries and oranges if you like!
Best Mocktail #2 – Blueberry Mint Refresher
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 5 drops stevia
- 1 can plain seltzer
- Ice
- Few blueberries for garnish
Directions:
- Muddle the blueberries and mint together.
- Fill a glass with ice and scoop the mixture on top.
- Add seltzer and stevia.
- Mix well and top with more blueberries.
Best Mocktails #3 – Strawberry Cucumber Limeade
This mocktail is just what you’re craving on a hot summer day. It involves a few extra steps to make but the fresh strawberries and cucumber slices make it all worth it!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- Ice
- ½ cup liquid sweetener (agave or honey), or more to taste
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Optional garnish: lime wedges, fresh mint and strawberries
Directions:
- Blend the fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine sieve and collect strawberry liquid into a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the water, sugar and lime juice until the sugar dissolves.
- Add in the strawberry mixture, cucumbers, ice and liquid sweetener. Top with about a liter of sparkling water or club soda. Mix well and add sweetener to taste.
- Serve with garnishes and enjoy!
Best Mocktail #4 – Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
Ingredients:
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 5 raspberries
- 1 can plain seltzer
- 5 drops stevia
- Ice
- Raspberries for garnish
Directions:
- Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of the glass.
- Add the lemon juice and ice. Top with plain seltzer.
- Add in stevia and stir to combine.
- Garnish with raspberries.
Best Mocktails #5 – Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail
This easy 5 minute apple mocktail recipe is festive AND non alcoholic. Basically a win win during pregnancy. You can also slice up fruit and leave a few open bottles of sparkling cider on the table for a DIY mocktail “bar”!
Ingredients:
- Sparkling apple cider
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 grapefruit, thinly sliced
- Large sprig rosemary, sliced into 1 inch long pieces
Directions:
- Place 1 slice of orange, lime and grapefruit in a glass. Feel free to use just one citrus fruit if that’s easier or swap it for berries.
- Pour cider over fruit. Add a small sprig of rosemary to the drink and enjoy immediately.
- You can also try fresh mint, rosemary or basil for garnish.
Best Mocktail #6 – Orange Grapefruit Sparkle
Ingredients:
- ½ medium orange, juiced
- ½ medium grapefruit, juiced
- 1 can plain seltzer
- Ice
- Orange slices for garnish
Directions:
- Juice the orange and grapefruit and pour over ice into a glass.
- Top with plain seltzer and stir to combine.
- Garnish with an orange wedge.
Best Mocktails #7 – Cranberry Cooler
This pregnancy mocktail is perfect for the holidays. It’s refreshing, delicious and only requires a few ingredients. Prepare to feel fancy as you sip from this drink!
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 2-3 drops peppermint extract
- ½ cup ice
- 12oz club soda or sparkling water
- Optional garnish: cranberries and rosemary
Directions:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine cranberry juice concentrate, simple syrup, peppermint extract and ice.
- Give it a few shakes and evenly separate between two glasses.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Best Mocktail #8 – Lemon Cucumber Refresher
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1 can plain seltzer
- Cucumber
Directions:
- Peel cucumber and cut it into small pieces. Add the cucumber to the blender and blend until there are no large pieces left (about 1 minute or so).
- Pour cucumber puree in a tumbler and squeeze in lemon.
- Close the lid tightly and shake for 15 seconds.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour cucumber and lemon over ice through the shakers’ built in strainer.
- Fill the remainder of the glass with unflavored seltzer water.
- Garnish with a slice of cucumber or cucumber pieces on a toothpick.
Best Mocktails #9 – Skinny Grapefruit Mojito
Another favorite recipe of mine comes from my very dear friend, Jen, at The Happy Now. Her skinny grapefruit mojito recipe is to die for and can easily be made pregnancy friendly by omitting the white rum and adding a little more seltzer.
This post is all about the best mocktails.