Preggo non-alcoholic margaritas (because calling them "virgin" margaritas doesn't make sense, does it?)
The pregnant and nursing mamas of the world thank you, Annette! A delicious non-alcoholic margarita only requires one simple substitution:
I absolutely LOVE margaritas. However, as I have a nursing 10 month-old and am 13 weeks preggo, I have basically been dry for almost 2 years now. Well, after yet another unsatisfying virgin margarita (basically lemon Kool-aid), I made a wonderful discovery: if I replace the booze with sparkling water, it adds almost the same little dry bite as the real thing. Freaking out my in-laws is just a bonus...
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Now if someone could come up with a drinkable "virgin" Bloody Mary, I'd be in heaven.
Posted by: carmie | 30 May 2008 at 05:43 AM
LOL! Love it! I'm hoping to get pregnant sometime this summer. This will definitely make those summertime barbeques a lot more fun. I've got inlaws I like to mess with too. ;)
Posted by: Nancy | 30 May 2008 at 07:08 AM
This really takes me back! I used to pour a glass of wine for myself and just smell it. Occasionally I would sip about a 1/2 teaspoon and swill it around a little too. Good times.
Posted by: Jamie | 30 May 2008 at 07:12 AM
I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and I am hosting a Sex in the City party tonight. I cried a little as I was mixing up the various pitchers of martinis last night. My hubby had to be my official taste tester. I did read however that substituting club soda for alcohol in most martinis produces favorable results. At least I will get to hold a pretty cocktail in my hand :)
Posted by: Liz | 30 May 2008 at 07:24 AM
I have no idea why, but virgin margaritas helped my morning (more like all-day) sickness with all three pregnancies.
Posted by: mama2etc | 30 May 2008 at 08:19 AM
Nice! Another "unleaded" drink I've enjoyed a lot: fake mojitos, made with sparkling water, a little apple juice (instead of rum), and fresh mint or basil. Blissful.
Posted by: SutraT | 30 May 2008 at 08:55 AM
SutraT: the mojito recipe sounds yummy - I'm trying it this weekend!
Posted by: Annette | 30 May 2008 at 09:06 AM
@carmie: Re a virgin Bloody Mary, if you are even in or near San Francisco, you must get a "Virgin Mary" from the Slanted Door in the Ferry Building. Most delicious and very drinkable, and it comes with a pickled carrot and green bean - mmmm... now I'm craving one!
Posted by: Peggy | 30 May 2008 at 10:22 AM
We call them Mamaritas!
Posted by: Jenn | 31 May 2008 at 06:46 PM
HA! I totally had a Sex & the City party too, with two preggo friends and we totally whipped up Virgin Cosmos replacing the vodka with either ginger ale or no-name Diet 7-up (not as sweet as the real deal, and almost a wee bit bitter like the vodka would've been!) They were totally delish and I couldn't even tell the difference between mine and theirs!
Posted by: rednexmama | 01 June 2008 at 08:49 PM
i love this idea. i drink the lime flavored "virgin" margaritas, and i have found that it helps me with my nausea. i was completely suprised, it workes wonders for me. all i do is blend the lime flavor and ice, than drink. yum yum
Posted by: Valerie | 10 June 2008 at 03:04 PM