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Non-alcoholic drinks for expectant mothers

Being pregnant also means you can’t have that cocktail you usually indulge in. Here are some recipes and non-alcoholic beverages you can enjoy instead!

Les Moûts de P.O.M.

Les Moûts de P.O.M. specializes in making quality pure sparkling apple juices that have been flavored with natural flavors like cranberry, blueberry and pomegranate. Discover their new flavors: the rosé, the Sangrya and the Mojitos.

Bulles d’Amour (Love Bubbles)

Les fraises Louis Hébert have developed a fruity sparkling beverage made from fresh strawberries and raspberries that is non-alcoholic and is the perfect sparkling drink for you to celebrate without guilt.

You can find the Love Bubble sparkling beverage at the S.A.Q. or in some specialty stores.

Beck’s non-alcoholic beer

All moms we talk to agree that Beck’s non-alcoholic beer is one of the best non-alcoholic beers on the market and the advantage is that it is easily found in most supermarkets.

Côte Vincent Merlot non-alcoholic red wine

A quality non-alcoholic wine that recalls the elegance of a real alcoholic wine and has a bright, chic and delicate taste and aromas of tobacco, cassis, thyme, and oak. You can pair this wine with red meats and cheeses.

Sparkling grape juice by PC Organics (Red and White)

Sweet and refreshing, the sparkling grape juice offered by PC Organics is perfect to replace champagne during a special occasion and is available in white or red to suit all tastes!

Strawberry Daiquiri

Ricardo has developed a recipe for a guilt-free Strawberry Daiquiri that everyone will love and is very easy to put together: frozen strawberries, water, sugar and some fresh strawberries to garnish and voila!

Snowflake mocktail

The LCBO has developed a mocktail recipe, the perfect refreshment for expecting mothers! A mix of milk or cream, almonds extract, and ice drizzled with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of shaved toasted almonds makes this delicious and festive martini!

Virgin Mary

The refreshing and non-alcoholic version of the Bloody Mary, blend together a mix of tomato juice, lemon juice, Tabasco, celery salt and Worcestershire sauce. Pour on ice and serve with a stick of celery to complete the look!

Non-alcoholic Eggnog

Here is a delicious non-alcoholic Eggnog, which will delight expectant moms and kids! You only need very simple ingredients to make it. Pour it into a mug and garnish with a pinch of nutmeg before serving!

Shirley Temple

A non-alcoholic drink that reminds us all of our childhood! All you need is nothing more than Ginger Ale or Sprite mixed with grenadine to make a classic Shirley Temple. Pour over ice cubes and garnish with a few maraschino cherries.

For more suggestions, read the article Delicious cocktails for future moms by our specialist Nathalie Regimbal, Nutritionist.

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