Why You Will Love These

Nine months is a long time to drink plain water. These ten mocktails are specifically chosen for pregnancy: ginger-based drinks that help with nausea, hydrating options for when water gets boring, and elegant choices for events where you want something in a real glass. All caffeine-free, all safe, all genuinely delicious.

The List

1. Ginger Lemonade Sparkler (First Trimester Hero)

The best drink for morning sickness. Grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger into a glass, add juice of half a lemon, 1 tablespoon honey, and top with sparkling water. The ginger calms nausea while the lemon cuts through that metallic taste many women experience in the first trimester. Keep a pitcher in the fridge.

2. Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Blend 3 cups seedless watermelon with lime and 1 tablespoon honey. Strain and serve over ice. Watermelon is 92% water, making this one of the most hydrating drinks you can have. The natural sweetness satisfies cravings without added sugar.

3. Cucumber Lime Cooler

Blend half a cucumber with 1 tablespoon honey and juice of 1 lime. Strain over ice and top with sparkling water. Cool, refreshing, and gentle on a sensitive stomach. This works as an all-day sipper.

4. Mango Lassi

Blend 1 cup mango chunks with 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of cardamom. The probiotics in the yogurt support digestive health, and mango is packed with folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A. This is as much a snack as a drink.

5. Berry Coconut Water Refresher

Muddle a handful of mixed berries in a glass. Add coconut water and ice. That’s it. Coconut water provides natural electrolytes (potassium, magnesium) that help with the dehydration and muscle cramps common in pregnancy.

6. Peach Ginger Fizz

Blend 1 ripe peach with 1 teaspoon grated ginger and 1 tablespoon honey. Strain into a glass, add ice, and top with sparkling water. Combines nausea relief with fruit sweetness. See our full peach ginger fizz recipe.

7. Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade

Combine 2 tablespoons elderflower cordial with juice of half a lemon and sparkling water in a champagne flute. This is the drink for baby showers, date nights, and any occasion where you want something that feels celebratory.

8. Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Muddle 4 strawberries with 1 tablespoon honey. Add juice of half a lemon, ice, and cold water. Basil leaves go beside the glass. Strawberries are high in vitamin C and folate. This tastes like a fancy spa drink.

9. Hibiscus Iced Tea

Brew hibiscus tea and chill. Sweeten with honey to taste. Hibiscus is caffeine-free, rich in vitamin C, and has a cranberry-like tartness that’s perfect over ice. Note: some sources suggest limiting hibiscus in the first trimester, so check with your provider.

10. Golden Milk Cooler

Blend 1 cup cold oat milk with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoon honey, and a crack of black pepper. Serve over ice. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties can help with the joint aches of the third trimester.

Trimester Guide

First trimester (nausea, fatigue): Ginger lemonade, cucumber lime cooler, berry coconut water. Keep these in the fridge at all times. Sip throughout the day rather than drinking a full glass at once.

Second trimester (energy returns, appetite increases): Mango lassi, peach ginger fizz, strawberry lemonade. You can handle more complex flavors now. This is the sweet spot.

Third trimester (heartburn, swelling, cravings): Watermelon agua fresca, golden milk cooler, elderflower lemonade. Focus on hydrating and anti-inflammatory options.

What to Avoid

• Herbal teas with contraindicated herbs (pennyroyal, mugwort, blue cohosh). Always check with your provider.
• Excessive caffeine (all drinks on this list are caffeine-free)
• Unpasteurized juices (use pasteurized or make fresh at home)
• Artificial sweeteners in large quantities (these recipes use honey and whole fruit)