Pregnancy My Pregnant Body Pregnancy Nutrition 13 Refreshing Summer Mocktails No alcohol for you this summer? No problem. We've gathered a collection of our favorite mocktails to get you through the summer heat. Keep clicking for refreshing recipes. By Terri Isidro-Cloudas Published on March 19, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: BochkarevPhotography/Shutterstock.com 01 of 13 Watermelon Mocktail Stay cool this summer with this super refreshing melon mocktail. The watermelon in this fruity drink is packed with immune-boosting lycopene and vitamins A and C. Prep: 10 mins / Cook: 10 mins Ingredients 1/2 cup watermelon (blended, shaken or muddled)1/4 cup white grape juice1/4 cup tonic water1 orange wedgeWatermelon wedge for garnish (optional) Make It 1. Put ice cubes in a glass and then pour in watermelon and white grape juice. Add tonic water and squeeze orange wedge on top; stir. 2. To finish the drink, cut a small triangle of watermelon and slide it on the rim. A Week of Delicious Pregnancy Meals and Snacks 02 of 13 Passion Fruit Thyme Mocktail Shutterstock Simply mix pulp from your passion fruit with distilled water, simple syrup, lime, and pineapple juice. Garnish the drink with a sprig of thyme. Prep: 5 mins / Start to Finish: 5 mins Ingredients 3/4 ounce simple syrup (such as Stirrings Simple Syrup, or make your own; instructions below)1 passion fruit, cut in half2 large sprigs fresh thyme3 ounces distilled water1/4 ounce fresh lime juice1 ounce pineapple juice (or 1 cup pineapple chunks, juice extracted in a juicer) Make It 1.To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. 2.Stir until sugar dissolves, then increase heat until mixture comes to a boil. 3. Remove from heat after about three minutes and allow to cool. 4. Chill cooled syrup in refrigerator for 2 hours before using (remaining syrup will keep refrigerated for up to one month; use to sweeten iced tea, lemonade, and other beverages). 5.Scoop the pulp from the passion fruit. 6.In a pint mixing glass, add pulp and one sprig of thyme and press several times with a cocktail muddler. 7.Add distilled water, lime juice, simple syrup, and pineapple juice. 8.Fill glass with ice and shake vigorously for about 6 seconds. 9. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve. 03 of 13 Mango Margarita Mocktail corbisimages.com If you are trying to keep a new pregnancy under wraps while dealing with a little first-trimester-nausea, then this is the drink for you. This refreshing beverage gets its kick from ginger, which has been shown to calm queasiness. Prep: 10 mins / Start to Finish: 10 mins Ingredients 1 lime wedge for garnish (optional)Ground granola for garnish (optional)4 - 6 raspberries (or 2 strawberries)1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon grated ginger1/4 cup mango juice1/4 cup grapefruit juice Make It 1.Run the lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the glass in the granola. 2.Muddle the raspberries or strawberries at the bottom of a glass, and pour in lime juice. Add grated ginger, mango juice, grapefruit juice, and ice. 3. Stir to blend all flavors, and enjoy. A Food Safety Guide for Pregnant Women 04 of 13 Kiwi Lychee Mocktail Shutterstock Even if you aren't planning a babymoon getaway, you'll feel like you're on a tropical island while sipping on this zesty, low-calorie mocktail. Prep: 5 mins / Start to Finish: 5 mins Ingredients 1 kiwi slice, skin removed1 1/2 ounces distilled water1/2 ounce Monin Lychee Syrup1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice1 1/2 ounces soda water1 slice kiwi, skin-on1 lemon wedge Make It 1. In a pint mixing glass, add skinless kiwi slice and press several times with a cocktail muddler. 2. Add distilled water, lychee syrup, and lime juice. 3.Fill glass with ice and shake vigorously for 6 seconds. 4. Add soda water to lychee and lime mixture, then strain into a Collins (tumbler) glass over ice. 5. Garnish with skin-on kiwi slice and lemon wedge and serve. 05 of 13 Bellini Mocktail Shutterstock This non-alcoholic bellini is perfect for summer brunches with your girlfriends! Simply mix apple, peach, and a little lemon juice with sparkling water in a champagne flute. Prep: 10 mins / Start to Finish: 10 mins Ingredients 1/4 cup apple juice1/4 cup peach juice1 wedge lemon juiceAgave nectar, pasteurized honey or simple syrup (to taste)Sparkling waterApple slice for garnish (optional) Make It 1.Add apple, peach, and lemon juices to a champagne flute. 2.Heat agave syrup (or use simple syrup) and stir in. 3. Top off drink with sparkling water. To finish, wedge the apple slice on the rim. Tip: To stir in the agave more easily, heat it in the microwave or stovetop before stirring it in. Alcohol and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know 06 of 13 Blood Orange Basil Mocktail Getty Images This fresh mockail is so spirited, you'll forget that it's not actually made with spirits! Prep: 5 mins / Start to Finish: 5 mins Ingredients 1/4 blood orange section1/2 pint loosely packed Thai basil leaves (available at Asian grocery stores, or substitute sweet basil)2 ounces distilled water1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice1/2 ounce simple syrup3/4 ounce pasteurized liquid egg whites*1 Thai basil leaf, reserved from half pint Make It 1.In a pint mixing glass, add blood orange section and Thai basil leaves (reserve 1 leaf for garnish) and press with several times with a cocktail muddler. 2.Add distilled water, lime juice, simple syrup, and pasteurized egg whites.* 3.Shake for 6 seconds to froth. 4. Fill glass with ice and shake for an additional 6 seconds. 5. Strain mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with a Thai basil leaf and serve. *Consuming unpasteurized egg whites during pregnancy is not advised due to the risk of salmonella. 07 of 13 Frozen Watermelon Mojito Mocktail Shutterstock Not only is this drink a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer; its 92% water content will also help keep you hydrated and feeling full. Prep: 15 mins / Start to Finish: 15 mins Ingredients 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks (About 3 1/2 lb watermelon)1 cup lemon-lime soda1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 tablespoon rum extract, optional1 1/2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced, plus extra for garnish Make It 1. Puree watermelon chunks in a blender to yield about 3 cups of watermelon puree. 2. Pour about 2 cups into 1 standard sized ice cube tray and freeze till solid (several hours or overnight) and reserve remaining watermelon puree in refrigerator. 3. When ready to make mojitos, place tray of watermelon puree cubes (16 cubes), reserved watermelon puree, lemon-lime soda, lime juice, and rum extract in blender. 4. Blend until smooth. Stir in fresh mint and pour into 2 tall glasses or 4 martini glasses. Garnish with additional fresh mint. Umbrella optional. Tip: If making real mojitos, eliminate the rum extract and add 1/4-1/3 cup rum to each batch depending on how strong you want your drinks (you may want to add more lime juice if it tastes too sweet). This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd – just prepare them in multiple blender batches following the instructions above. 20 Fun Baby Shower Cocktails and Mocktails Recipes 08 of 13 Virgin Blue Lagoon Shebeko/Shutterstock Ingredients 1/2 cup ice1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup low-fat milk, calcium-enriched soy milk, or yogurt1 cup pineapple juicewhipped creamfresh or canned pineapple slices Make It 1. Place all ingredients except whipped cream in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more or less ice depending on the consistency you prefer. 2. Pour into a tall glass. Insert a long straw and garnish with whipped cream and pineapple slices. It's chock-full of calcium and vitamins for you and baby! Important note: If you have gestational diabetes, are on a sugar-restricted diet, or are allergic to any ingredients in these recipes, check with your physician for alternative safe ingredients you can use. 09 of 13 Peachy Paradise Michael Marquand Ingredients 1/2 cup ice1 cup fresh or frozen peaches1/2 cup vanilla ice cream1 cup apple juice1 tablespoon lemon juice Make It 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more or less ice depending on the consistency you prefer. 2. Pour into a tall glass. Insert a long straw and garnish with a lemon slice. The tart lemon and mellow peach flavors provide a harmonious and nutritious taste experience! Healthy Snacks for Moms to Be 10 of 13 Faux Sangria Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock Ingredients 3 cups cranberry juice cocktail2 cup decaffeinated iced tea (unsweetened)2 tablespoons lime juice1 orange1 lime1 lemon1/4 cup ice Make It Cut the orange and lime into thick slices and place in a pitcher. Pour cranberry juice, lime juice, and tea into pitcher. Add lemon slices and ice, and chill for 10 minutes before drinking. This drink is perfectly light and refreshing on a hot day. 11 of 13 Banana Mama Ingredients 1/2 cup ice1/2 cup low-fat milk1/2 cup pineapple juice1 banana1 kiwi Make It 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more or less ice depending on the consistency you prefer. 2. Pour into a tall glass. Insert a long straw and garnish with a skewer of kiwi and banana slices. You'll go ape over the mouthwatering fruit flavors! A Food Safety Guide for Pregnant Women 12 of 13 Loco Coco stockcreations/Shutterstock Ingredients 1/2 cup ice1/2 cup vanilla ice cream1 cup low-fat milk1/4 cup shredded coconut1 tablespoon chocolate syrup1 tablespoon chocolate chipswhipped cream Make It 1. Place all ingredients except whipped cream in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more or less ice depending on the consistency you prefer. 2. Pour into a tall glass. Insert a long straw and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate chips. Go crazy and enjoy this decadent, but calcium-packed treat! 13 of 13 Citrus Freeze tribalmark/Shutterstock Ingredients 1/2 cup ice1 cup calcium-enriched orange juice1 lemon1 lime1/2 cup raspberries Make it 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more or less ice depending on the consistency you prefer. 2. Pour into a tall glass. Insert a long straw and garnish with a raspberry, lemon, and lime fruit skewer. This delectable and refreshing treat is packed with vitamin C to keep you and baby healthy! 7 Reasons It's Great To Be Pregnant in the Summer Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit