Mocktail recipes

mrs_massie · August 2017

I'm not a huge drinker. I usually have 1 or 2 socially and in the last 3 weeks, I have had to go to several parties/get together's. Its been slightly difficult not to engage in a drink because I still haven't told anyone I am expecting. I just asked the bartender to make me a virgin drink that looked alcoholic. What are some of your favorite mocktail recipes to get you through the next 9 months?

mrs_massie · August 2017

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fishsticks-n-custard · August 2017

My favorite drink is a mojito and @holly321 suggested making them with seltzer water so lately I've been drinking lime La Croix with a spoonful of limeade concentrate muddled with a few mint leaves. Very refreshing.

Edited to give credit to who had the idea!

kmalls · August 2017

Club soda with a splash of cranberry juice and a wedge of lime. So good!

@fishsticks-n-custard I never even thought of a virgin mojito. Genius!

ngolimento · August 2017

This is a thing that exists. Nuff said!

orangecup · August 2017

Ok, speaking as a bartender here, don't ask a bartender to make you some involved cocktail sans alcohol (like a mojito). Just don't. Just drink soda with a splash of juice. If you're making them at home, have at it.

mrs_massie · August 2017

@orangecup I went out with coworkers this past Sunday. I already thought a few of them may be suspicious because of my frequent visits to the bathroom throughout the work day. I wanted to throw them off and my go to drink is a usually a Malibu Bay Breeze (which I here is an old ladies drink). If I didn't get one, I would for sure be found out.

Dumbgurl04 · August 2017

I buy those @ngolimento they are so good

frenchiekinplusone · August 2017

@ngolimento a friend just texted me a pic of those last night as an option! They look so good and the timing of realizing they exist could not be better. So bored with water!

I'm a fan of adding fresh mint to drinks lately - really good with lemonade. I also found some really good lemonades and agua frescas at Trader Joe's this weekend that are super refreshing. Could just add a little seltzer/club soda to make them more interesting and less sweet/sugar-filled!

holly321 · August 2017

@fishsticks-n-custard, that was me, i am glad you like them.

Another dakr drink like is cranberry juice mixed with ginger ale, people assume it is alcohol.

fishsticks-n-custard · August 2017

@holly321 I'm sorry I didn't remember it was you. I'd blame it on pregnancy hormones, but, honestly? I'm forgetful when I'm not pregnant.

geojaminee · August 2017

Usually my go to drink is some kind of flavored vodka and Sprite. I was just at a wedding a few days ago and I just asked for Sprite with a garnish so it looked like a cocktail. I know just Sprite isn't fun, but you could probably add a splash of pineapple juice or cranberry or grenadine or something and make it more fun.

julzy · August 2017

Club soda with a splash of cranberry juice and a lime is my go to mocktail when I'm out. At home DH has been muddling fresh lemons in water for me which has been really refreshing and nice.

lucymaybe · August 2017

I've been making shrubs from fresh fruit and mixing them with seltzer.

https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2011/06/cocktail-101-how-to-make-shrub-syrups.html

fancybelmont · August 2017

Let's be real, no one is inspecting your drink so that they can call you out on secretly being pregnant. Order what you like and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. If I'm at a bar or event I usually just get a club soda with a lime. Sometimes if I'm feeling sassy I'll get a splash of pineapple juice or cranberry juice.

geojaminee · August 2017

fancybelmont said:

Let's be real, no one is inspecting your drink so that they can call you out on secretly being pregnant. Order what you like and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. If I'm at a bar or event I usually just get a club soda with a lime. Sometimes if I'm feeling sassy I'll get a splash of pineapple juice or cranberry juice.

My friends most definitely will call you out on secretly being pregnant. That wedding I referred to in my comment? I disguised my drink as alcoholic and lied about what was in it when my friend asked what I was drinking. And then she asked my other friend and she said "I'm not a big drinker, I'll stick with water tonight." And immediately her response was "Why? You pregnant?!" And I was grateful that I lied.

fancybelmont · August 2017

bagowater said:

fancybelmont said:

Let's be real, no one is inspecting your drink so that they can call you out on secretly being pregnant. Order what you like and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. If I'm at a bar or event I usually just get a club soda with a lime. Sometimes if I'm feeling sassy I'll get a splash of pineapple juice or cranberry juice.

My friends most definitely will call you out on secretly being pregnant. That wedding I referred to in my comment? I disguised my drink as alcoholic and lied about what was in it when my friend asked what I was drinking. And then she asked my other friend and she said "I'm not a big drinker, I'll stick with water tonight." And immediately her response was "Why? You pregnant?!" And I was grateful that I lied.

Then your friends are being jerks. But I get it. I have friends who will do that too. I just say, "No, I'm not." Also, I think I'm not as sensitive about telling friends I'm pregnant now(with my 3rd), so a lot of my friends already know.

Do whatever works for you, but trust me, 99% of people don't care what you're drinking.

mrs_massie · August 2017

bagowater said:

fancybelmont said:

Let's be real, no one is inspecting your drink so that they can call you out on secretly being pregnant. Order what you like and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. If I'm at a bar or event I usually just get a club soda with a lime. Sometimes if I'm feeling sassy I'll get a splash of pineapple juice or cranberry juice.

My friends most definitely will call you out on secretly being pregnant. That wedding I referred to in my comment? I disguised my drink as alcoholic and lied about what was in it when my friend asked what I was drinking. And then she asked my other friend and she said "I'm not a big drinker, I'll stick with water tonight." And immediately her response was "Why? You pregnant?!" And I was grateful that I lied.

Yes! I work with this one girl who gave me the 3rd degree when I asked for cheddar on my salad instead of the Feta. right before I found out I was pregnant we had a potluck at work and someone brought in wine. I had poured myself a glass, but I guess it was out of her view and she turned around and smirked "no wine today?" If I'm going to tell anyone at work, she will be the last to know because shes getting on my damn nerves.

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