mocktails
This is the time of year when we celebrate the holidays with friends, family and co-workers. If you're pregnant, nursing or just don't want to drink any alcohol - but you don't want to be empty handed while socializing - here are some great mocktail recipes that will make you a happy mamma:
Chocolate Monkey
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup frozen vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 banana
- Low-fat dessert topping
- Chocolate syrup topping
Blend all ingredients until ice is chopped and mixture is smooth. Pour into a fancy glass. Top off with low-fat dessert topping and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Makes 1-2 servings.
Hot Spice Cider
- 6 cups pasteurized cider
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 3L sauce pan over med-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer over 10 minutes. Strain mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon. Serve hot if desired. Makes approximately 6 servings.
Mock Champagne
- 4 cups club soda
- 4 cups ginger ale
- 3 cups unsweetened white grape juice
- Ice
Chill the club soda, ginger ale and grape juice over night. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and serve. Makes approximately 8-10 servings.
Cheers Ladies!
Adapted and reproduced with permission of Public Health, Region of Peel, Mocktail Guide Be safe: Have an alcohol-free pregnancy. For more information visit peelregion.ca/health