Many would ask if you can serve alcohol on baby showers. Well, yes you can, but it’s still best to resort to other drinks given that the guest of honor which is a mom-to-be can’t in any way drink alcohol. Plus you’ll have guests who are not into alcohol, some under 21 years old, plus you might have children and teens around as well. And it is safer to avoid alcohol drinks.
Mocktails are fresh fruity drinks that can make your baby shower or any party fun and festive for all ages. It is the perfect choice for drinks – they’re not alcohol, but not flat. They make for a great replacement to real cocktails. They are refreshing and tastes good – you won’t miss or even think about alcohol.
Here are some favorite and delicious mocktail ideas for you. You might want to try them on your baby shower.
1. Passion Fruit Green Tea
The mixture of passion fruit juice and green tea creates that subtle taste, that is so refreshing to drink.
2. Watermelon Lemonade
This is a pink lemonade that is so refreshing and delicious. Perfect for summer baby showers. It’s a combination of watermelon juice and homemade lemonade. For added flavor and totally optional, add a little bit of freshly picked mint.
3. Blackberry Plum with Basil
This bright colored drink is so invigorsting and refreshing. It is made with raspberry juice infused with fresh botanical herbs, berries and some citrus.
4. Carrot Limeade
This really has a beautiful color, and it is so enticing. Not only is it booze-free, but healthy too. It’s a blend of carrot and lime juices. Then add a bit of sugar, especially for children and even adults.
5. Cucumber Tonic
This is another vibrant booze-free mocktail made with rosemary, cucumber and tart lemon. Add the mixture to a fever-tree tonic water. The later is a tonic infused with botanical oils and therefore it gives your mocktail that complex aroma.
6. Grapefruit Margarita Punch
This drink may pass for a real margarita. Combine a pink grapejuice with some pomegrenate syrup. For presentation, serve it in a margarita or martini glass.
7. Cider with Cara Orange
Who says punch can’t be fun. This is a classic festive punch made with winter citruses. For special touch and to make it even more enticing, garnish it with candied oranges.
8. Pomegrenate Soda
Combine a generous splash of pomegrenate with a little bit of sugar. Mix well, and then add maraschino cherry. This drink creates that enticing and refreshing pink drink
9. Pomegrenate Citrus Juice
Combine grapefruits, orange, some tangerine and tangelo juice. Then mix it with pomegrenate juice to give it color, rich flavor, and antioxidants too.
10. Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Mix fresh pureed blueberries with a homemade lemonade, and add a little bit of freshly picked mint syrup.
Finally, while you have the best of mocktails, it won’t be complete without some delicious food to pair it with. Whether you are having lunch or dinner or some in between meals, always pick variety of menu that goes well with your choosen mocktails. These delicious mocktails will make your guests forget about alcohol.