NoLo drinks are enjoying increasing popularity. See below for recipes for high-quality, alcohol-free drinks for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Alcohol-free drinks for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
Probably no one doubts that the status “future mom” = “healthy habits”.
Stimulants and unhealthy habits are forgotten for a long time, but this doesn’t mean that a mom has to be excluded from social life. Quality non-alcoholic drinks are not easy to make, which is why we have prepared several recipes specifically for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Pregnant and nursing women fit perfectly into the trendy and healthy NoLo movement, to which we owe a large increase in available low-alcohol or alcohol-free substitutes.
The NoLo Trend
NoLo is short for “No- and Low Alcohol Beverages,” a term used in English-speaking countries to describe drinks traditionally associated with percentages (wine, beer, cocktails) but with reduced or zero alcohol content. It was started by Millennials and embraced by Gen Z, who openly declare in studies that they want to party and live soberly.
Whoever started this transformation deserves a round of applause because it is definitely changing the world for the better. NielsenIQ data shows that sales of non-alcoholic alternatives are constantly growing – last year Poles spent PLN 1.9 billion on them, which is 17.9% more than in 2023. According to experts, the fashion for alcohol-free drinks, or NoLo, continues to grow, evidenced by new brands on the market offering fully alcohol-free alternatives.
NoLo Drinks
One such option is our Mix Me bases. We created them with both alcohol drinkers and those preferring zero-percent beverages in mind. Reaching for Mix Me gives you complete freedom of choice in what to mix them with. They go well with water or tonic, as well as sparkling wines and zero-percent spirits. This advantage allows you to create various drinks based on ingredients you like or just happen to have on hand.
We noticed that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding check labels more often and pay attention to what they consume, reaching for natural products without preservatives and chemical additives. Most syrups and drink mixers available on the market are filled with dyes and preservatives, which can cause various allergies. That is why, when creating Mix Me, we wanted to create a fully natural product made from natural juices, fruit purees, dried flowers, fresh herbs, essential oils from citrus peels, and aromatic spices. We compose, macerate, and cook them ourselves so that the effect is perfect, universal, and simple to serve – the best quality and suitable for people looking for artisanal products like ours.
Recipes for drinks for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
Mix Me is perfect for home cocktail lovers, because preparing one cocktail takes about 30 seconds, and most importantly, the flavor compositions have been created in such a way that, apart from alcoholic variations, they can be combined with sparkling water, tonic, wines, and alcohol-free spirits.
To prepare drinks for pregnant women with Mix Me, we only need Mix Me and the ingredient with which we want to create a mocktail (mocktail = a cocktail without alcohol); this can be sparkling water, alcohol-free wine, or a substitute for strong alcohol, such as 0% gin.
- The first alcohol-free proposal is “Italiano 0%” based on Mix Me Cherry Bitter with the taste of tart hibiscus flower, pink grapefruit, and sweet cherry supplemented with tonic. Definitely recommended for hot days.
In the photo, the alcohol-free mocktail “Italiano 0%”:
– 50 ml Mix Me Cherry Bitter
– 100 ml tonic
The garnish and ingredient is a squeezed slice of grapefruit.
Night Tango 0% – a drink with mango, ginger, and lime
2. The next proposal for drinks for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers is “Night Tango 0%” (Nocne Tango) based on Mix Me Mango Punch. It is ideal for those who appreciate oriental flavors, typical of Thailand, for example, where combinations of sweet and spicy products often occur.
It is a fruity, exotic drink based on alcohol-free gin, which boosts the flavors of aromatic Alphonso mango, warming ginger, and sour lime.
In the photo, shaken in a jar with ice and then strained, the drink contains:
– 40 ml 0% gin
– 60 ml Mix Me Mango Punch.
As a garnish and ingredient, we recommend squeezed orange zest.
3. A light and refreshing drink for pregnant women and beyond is the “Summer Spritz” based on Mix Me Fresh, a combination of alcohol-free sparkling wine with cardamom, basil, and lime.
Summer Spritz – a drink with lime, basil, and cardamom.
Spritzes look best in stemmed glasses; in this edition, we have a combination of:
– 50 ml Mix Me Fresh
– 100 ml alcohol-free sparkling wine
As a garnish, we recommend a slice or wedge of lime.
4. The last recipe is based on Mix Me Tropical, which is a base for creating the classic, currently very popular “Porn Star Martini” cocktail – in the alcoholic version, it contains vodka and prosecco.
In the non-alcoholic version, it is worth trying the “Summer Falko Fizz“ based on Falko Chardonnay 0%. The lightness of the wine combined with juicy passion fruit, aromatic Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, and sour lime juice is a composition for any time of day or night.
Here you can buy these two products in a set: https://falkodrinks.pl/products/falko-fizz-set
Summer Falko Fizz – a drink with passion fruit, lime, vanilla, and Falko Chardonnay.
In the photo, a serving suggestion in a pitcher, where we combined:
– 350 ml Mix Me Tropical
– 700 ml F’alko Chardonnay 0%
A great solution for people wanting to prepare quick drinks for several people.
It is worth tossing in a few slices of lime or orange for extra refreshment.
Of course, remember that NoLo drinks are not just for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. The popularity of non-alcoholic drinks is growing at a surprising pace, and interestingly, alcohol-free drinks are not only chosen by non-drinkers but also by those who love cocktails but are looking for new, or their favorite flavors, without the percentages. So regardless of whether you drink alcohol or not, the drinks proposed above for pregnant women and nursing mothers can appeal to everyone, and most importantly, regardless of the time of day or night.
Cheers!