“Rocking Around the Christmas Tree at the Christmas Party Hop”
From early December until after the New Year, it seems as though there is a party, event, or small gathering every week. Many holiday parties are held at restaurants, bars, or homes where alcohol is served. You may get the urge to try some of Aunt Betty’s “punch”, eggnog or even a glass of wine. But, if you’re pregnant, it’s best to stay away from the alcohol. I have heard of some doctors telling their patients that it’s ok to have a little alcohol during the third trimester. This advice has not been proven to be safe!
Have you ever heard of ACOG? ACOG is an acronym for the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. ACOG is the group of professionals who determine safety procedures and practices for the doctors who take care of you during your pregnancy. Do you want to know what they say about alcohol use during pregnancy? They state that “no amount of alcohol consumption can be considered safe during pregnancy.” Yes, you heard it folks. The people who tell doctors what they should be doing say that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Please listen to the majority of professionals who say no alcohol during pregnancy and not the select few who say otherwise.
Source for this blog entry: http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-06-08-1.cfm
You can find some really yummy ones here: http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Drinks/Mocktails/Top.aspx
I think I’m going to try the Cherry Fizz – it sounds yummy.
To find more, just google “Mocktails”!
MommyofTwo, thank you so much for your response and the wonderful recipe! The non-alcoholic Appletini sounds delicious! I’d love to hear of any other yummy non-alcoholic recipes our audience members have.
I’m so glad to hear this! I think it is a good message to get out. A trend I have noticed is that a lot of women seem to think a glass of wine is okay – well why should wine be any different than any other drink? Whether it’s a shot of whiskey, a beer or a glass of wine, it is still alcohol. So many women willingly take this risk – the risk of SEVERE birth defects – for just one drink. What is the point of just one drink, anyways? There are plenty of festive non-alcoholic drinks you can make – and honestly, I think they taste better than their alcohol-laden counterparts! Here’s a good one for a non-alcoholic Appletini!
Ingredients:
2 oz freshly pressed apple juice (green or gold apples)
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/4 oz lemon juice
granulated sugar for rimming
apple slice for garnish
Preparation:
Add apple juice, simple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with granulated sugar.
Garnish with an apple slice.