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)