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There are many websites dedicated to mocktail recipes. We have pulled out a few below to get you started:
Method:
Add everything to a blender, making sure that the ice is at the bottom for easier blending.
Blend until smooth, approximately one minute, then pour into serving cups immediately.
Method:
Make a delicious smoothie with fresh or frozen blueberries blended with bananas and semi-skimmed milk. Tip the blueberries into a blender and slice in the bananas. Add the milk.
Whizz together for a few seconds until smooth and blended, then pour into 4 glasses.
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Muddle cucumber and honey syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add the mango puree and lime juice and shake, covered, with ice vigorously for 10 seconds.
Strain into a tall glass of fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and stir to incorporate.
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Mix together the cranberry-raspberry juice with lemonade or soda water in a pitcher.
Pour in a glass filled with ice, squeeze in one of the lime wedges and garnish with the other.
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Muddle the strawberries and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add water, lemon juice and ice and shake well. Fine strain into a collins glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a strawberry slice.
Method:
Add everything to a blender, making sure that the ice is at the bottom for easier blending.
Blend until smooth, approximately one minute, then pour into serving cups immediately.
Method:
Put all ingredients in a pan and warm slowly, letting all the spices infuse.
Pour into your Dry January mug and garnish with an apple slice.
Method:
Blend coconut water, watermelon, and stevia together in a blender until smooth.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add watermelon mixture.
Cover shaker and shake until chilled.
Garnish with an orange slice, watermelon wedge, and the grapes.
There are many alcohol free activities you can plan with your partner, family and friends.
Some ideas include:
An evening of mocktail recipes, you can couple this with a scoring system to discover your favourite mocktail or tag it on to a film night or dinner party.
Making pizza from scratch is fun and cost-effective. You can select different ingredients that everyone has the option of personalising their pizza.
Board games and quiz nights are fun and provide a good structure to your evening.
Online you can find ideas of things you can make before your baby arrives. If your partner, family and friends enjoy crafts, ask them to get involved on a regular basis as their gift to you and the baby.
Being physically active is still important during pregnancy. A regular gym, jogging or swim buddy can help fill a weekly spot in your calendar. Your GP can advise you on levels of physical activity and activities that are safe during your pregnancy.
Visit www.leeds.gov.uk/sports for events and activities in your area
You can speak to your midwife or GP about FASD or any concerns you might have about consuming alcohol during pregnancy.
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking visit Forward Leeds at www.forwardleeds.co.uk
