A couple of weeks ago I received a copy of Drinking for Two: A Collection of Nutritious Cocktails for the Mom-to-Be. Before I go any further, let me just say that NO, I am NOT pregnant. However, I know that a lot of my followers are new or expecting mamas and I like to make sure I’m providing useful information for everyone around here! Anyway, Drinking for Two was created by two dietitians who felt like moms-to-be deserved a book filled with delicious and nutritious mocktail recipes. The drinks are all plant-based and non-alcoholic, low in sugar, and easy to prepare. I’ve included a link at the end of the post so you can shop the book – it would make a great gift for a mom-to-be! 

With the holiday season upon us, it’s time for holiday parties, Thanksgiving meals, Friendsgiving celebrations, and everything else that comes with this joyful time of year. We’ve got parties and we’re entertaining left and right. We’re eating, we’re drinking, and generally being overindulgent. But what happens when you can’t (or don’t want to) drink alcohol? It doesn’t mean you have to be left out! I teamed up with Dr. Jenny Schell of Concierge Postpartum Care, and we made one of the delicious recipes from Drinking for Two, and chatted about all the different reasons why we might not drink on a particular day. You can check out our video here. Our answers ranged from pregnancy, to being on antibiotics, to being sensitive to those around you who cannot or do not drink, and to having to be up bright and early the next morning because your kids are still going to be up at 6 am (that’s me!). 

This drink is perfect for the holidays and would pair well with a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. It’s got cranberry, citrus, and thyme. It’s also got ginger, so if you’re suffering from nausea during your pregnancy, this could be a good one for you! Plus, it’s really tasty! Dr. Schell and I were very pleasantly surprised when we tried it. 

So whatever your reason, mix up a couple glasses of this, and I promise you will be grateful in the morning!

Festive Fizz Holiday Mocktail

Serves 2

Ingredients
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tsp ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup 100% cranberry juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup seltzer
Ice
Additional thyme and cranberries for garnish

Tools
Muddler
Citrus juicer
Shaker

Preparation

1. Muddle ginger and thyme in the bottom of a shaker. 
2. Add the cranberry and orange juice; fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. 
3. Divide the shaken mixture between two ice-filled lowball glasses. 
4. Top with seltzer and stir. 
5. Garnish with thyme sprigs and fresh cranberries if desired. 

If you want to make a version with alcohol, I would add 2-3 oz of vodka to this! 

xoxo,