Discovering that you are expecting a baby can be the best news in the world. Quickly after the initial thrill, however, you begin to realize just how many things you can no longer enjoy. Have a headache? Say goodbye to ibuprofen. Caffeine junkie? No more coffee fixes. And, of course, no more alcohol! You will have to wait those nine, long months without an alcoholic beverage. (If you are breastfeeding, you will have to wait even longer.)
Luckily, nearly every cocktail can be re-created into a delicious, satisfying mocktail (non-alcoholic cocktail). If you feel like being creative, you can satisfy your cocktail cravings with a few key ingredients.
This article appears in Mar 1-7, 2012.