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Virtual happy hours are becoming a big thing in this era of coronavirus break out. Offices and groups of friends are getting together on Zoom, Skype and other video meeting platforms to shoot the breeze, have a drink and listen to tunes together.

If you are expecting, certainly, you cannot have an alcoholic beverage if you plan to attend one of these things.

However, lucky for you, there re lots of mocktail recipes out there you can whip up so you can participate. Here are 5 recipes excerpted and curated below from past posts and CraftyBartending.

I love the soothing effect of ginger on digestion which is important for pregnant women dealing with indigestion, nausea and other issues so so check out the ginger mocktail below.

Nojito

( a non-alcoholic take on the Mojito)

10-12 fresh small spearmint leaves

1/2 lime, juiced

7 oz sprite zero or club soda

1 tbsp sugar or Splenda

crushed ice

In a cool tall glass, muddle the mint, sugar or splenda or Agave and lime juice. Add crushed ice and soda and stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few sprigs of mint. Serve with a straw.

Pink Grapefruit Preggatini

Diet Pink Grapefruit soda

Pomegranate Syrup or grenadine

Splash of lime

Combine ingredients, add ice, stir and enjoy. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Lemon, Lime & Bitters

Technically not a mocktail because it calls for bitters and bitters contains alcohol, but the overall alcoholic content is so small, that it barely counts. It’s a very easy drink to make so it’s great to have in your repertoire. This is an extremely popular mocktail in Australia, even for kids, but there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be popular elsewhere – so spread the word!

Serve in a Highball glass

1/2 shot lime cordial
Top with sprite
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 lemon wedge for garnish

Add sprite to an ice-filled highball glass. Float lime cordial on top. Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters. Add the garnish.

Pineapple Ginger Beer

This is a refreshing, non-boozy take on the Dark ’n’ Stormy cocktail. It replaces the rum with pineapple juice & adds some extra ginger syrup. It’s another great mocktail to add to your repertoire because it uses commonly available ingredients.

Serve in a Collins glass

1 1/2 shots pineapple juice
1 shot fresh lime juice
1 shot ginger syrup
Top with ginger beer
1 lime wedge for garnish

Shake & strain the first 3 ingredients into an ice-filled collins glass. Top with ginger beer. Add the garnish.

Shirley Temple

Commonly served to children dining in restaurants in replacement of real cocktails, this is an essential mocktail to know for the restaurant bartender. It’s believed to have originated in the 1930s in Hollywood, the name coming from the former Iconic child star, Shirley Temple. Funnily enough, she dislikes the mocktail describing it as far too sweet. That’s probably why children love it.

Serve in a Highball glass

1/2 shot grenadine
1/2 shot fresh lemon juice
Top with ginger ale
1 cherry & 1 lemon wedge for garnish

Build in an ice-filled highball glass. Top with ginger ale & lightly stir. Add the garnish.

Enjoy!

If you’re pregnant this Saint Patrick’s Day, don’t fret about getting left out in the libations and fun.

Check out these 5 easy mocktails or preggatinis to celebrate the holiday. Here are a few recipes to get you started. Enjoy!

Shamrock Shake

Add 2 cups of mint chocolate chip ice cream

3/4 – 1cup of milk

1 tablespoon of green sprinkles

Add all ingredients to your blender.

Pulse the mixture 4-5 times or until just combined. Serve topped with whipped topping, green sprinkles, and a sprig of mint!

Nojito

( a non-alcoholic take on the Mojito)

10-12 fresh small spearmint leaves

1/2 lime, juiced

7 oz sprite zero or club soda

1 tbsp sugar or Splenda

crushed ice

In a cool tall glass, muddle the mint, sugar or splenda or Agave and lime juice. Add crushed ice and soda and stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few sprigs of mint. Serve with a straw.

St. Paddy’s Day Punch

2 (12 ounce) cans frozen limeade concentrate (frozen is okay)

2 cups Gatorade, Lemon-Lime flavor.

1 cup light rum

2 (12 ounce) cans lemon-lime soda pop

Mix everything except soda. Chill. Just before serving, add soda. You can also make some green ice cubes using food coloring and add just before serving.

Green Smoothie

What you need:

1.5 Cups Orange Juice

4 Scoops lime sherbet

2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen

6 Tablespoons chopped mint

4 kiwifruits, peeled and frozen

2 Cups crushed ice

Blend everything up in a blender. Add a bit more orange juice, or water if more liquid is required. Add some rum or vodka for those that wish.

Irish Coffee and Grasshopper

The ultimate drink for those looking to control their calories but still have some drinks with friends. Make some freshly brewed coffee and add some Baileys for Irish Coffee. For a grasshopper, add equal parts of Creme de Menthe, and Baileys. Garnish with a bit of whip cream if you have.

For More Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day Drinks Click The Link!

Drink Responsibly

For those of you not nursing, pregnant and can partake in alcohol, check out these 12 common St. Patrick’s Day drinks (Click to Enlarge)

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