by Ashleigh Evans posted in Pregnancy

Heat + pregnancy can be rough! Here are some frosty mocktail ideas to help you unwind.

Now that the heat is rising and everyone is outside, I really am starting to miss a nice frosty beverage. Summer is sangria or margarita time! Obviously, being 33 weeks pregnant puts a halt on those delish beverages, but it doesn't stop the cravings. I have a list of EASY mocktails that will make you ALMOST forget there's not a drop of alcohol in them.
First up: Strawberry Mock-a-Rita. This is my go-to and SO frosty and delicious. Baby boy loves it too -- he goes crazy kicking when I drink this. Best part" It's quite healthy and chock full of Vitamin C. Feel free to sub in a frozen peaches, cherries, or a berry blend.

Strawberry Frozen Mock-a-Rita Makes 2 large mason jars or 4 rocks glasses. If you'd like just one, save some citrus juice and half the frozen strawberries.
Ingredients:

3 medium limes, plus 1 for garnish
1 orange
1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey)
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1/2 cup ice
Lemon-lime pop of choice
Optional: kosher salt & sugar to rim glasses

Let's make a Mock-a-Rita!

Rim 2 mason jars with a mixture of sugar and salt. This can easily be done by swiping the rim with a cut lime, then rolling rim onto a plate covered with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Set glasses aside.
Juice limes and orange into a pour-able container. Whisk in agave nectar to sweeten. Taste to see if extra is needed.
Using a ble...