Pink means girl and Blueberry Maple Mojito Mocktail means we’re having a BOY!!!!!
Alasdair and I have suspected we were having a boy since our 12 week ultrasound when the ultrasound lady told us she was pretty sure she saw some boy parts (hello spoiler alert!). Of course, we had to wait till the 20 week ultrasound to confirm but now it’s for sure. Despite pretty much every online gender prediction quiz telling me I was having girl… Sorry Google – you didn’t get that one right!
I was going to let you guys in on the pregnancy secret a little earlier but then I came up with the idea of a pregnancy rollout week (can you tell I used to work in Communications?), and I got all excited about an announcement followed by a gender reveal followed by some pregnancy recipes and I decided to wait it out. #blognerd
I’ll you give all the deets of my pregnancy and the parts of my life I’ve been hiding these past few months tomorrow, but for now, let’s talk mocktail. I didn’t really miss alcohol during the first half of my pregnancy (except the occasional yearning for a brunch mimosa) nor did I want mocktails. It’s been all tea, water and ginger ale for me. Oh, except for a few smoothies and that amazing watermelon cooler over the summer.
BUT, I recently threw a baby shower for my friend, and I got all obsessed over the idea of a blueberry mojito mocktail. The combo of the healthy blueberry juice (we’re talking organic, no sugar added), fresh mint herbs, tart lime and the subtle sweetness of the fall-inspired maple syrup addition was just perfect for my taste buds.
And it’s even more perfect to announce that we’re having a baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. The kitties are super excited for their new baby brother! OK, maybe they’re still in shock at the news and worried about the baby encroaching on their cuddle time but I’m sure they will get excited soon….right…?
Blueberry Maple Mojito Mocktail
- 8-10 mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon good quality maple syrup
- 1/3 cup organic (no sugar added blueberry juice)
- 1/2 cup club soda
- Frozen blueberries (for garnish)
- Add the mint leaves to a glass (size depends on how much ice you want). Muddle well until the mint releases its flavor.
- Add the lime juice, maple syrup, blueberry juice and club soda to the glass and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Add ice and a handful of frozen blueberries for garnish. You can garnish with additional mint leaves if you’re feeling fancy. Drink up!
Congratulations on the great news! 🙂
Funny thing, I was joking about my drinking problem with my boyfriend, that it’s gonna be so tough if I get pregnant in the future and I cannot drink wine for almost a year! In the end we came up the idea that we need to develop a lot of mocktail recipes. You’re already one step ahead! Bookmarking this one for the future 😉
Btw, the cat looks like shocked! lol
Ha! Yeah I thought it would be a problem as well but I actually haven’t missed alcohol that much. I have a pregnant friend though who is rocking the mocktails every time we go out! I think our cats are going to be very surprised when the baby shows up and turns their lives upside down!
Such a fun way to reveal your fabulous news, Michelle! You guys must be over the moon 🙂
The mojitos are fabulous, too. Beautiful colour!
Thanks Robyn!! We’re very excited. 🙂 🙂
Congratulations on the exciting news! And what a “cocktail” to celebrate with as well…
Thanks Thalia!!
Congratulations!!! How exciting.
Thanks Michelle!
This drink looks sssooo good, and I love the color! It’s so festive looking, and I love that it’s a mocktail. Your kitties are cute too – I have a lynx point kitty as well – and I’m a huge cat lover! Pinned!
Thanks so much Kristi! It’s great to meet another cat lover. 🙂 🙂 My kitties are in for a huge surprise when the baby arrives because they are very needy and clingy cats!
Big congrats on the baby news Michelle! You guys must be so excited! I literally just came home from a baby shower; babies seem to be everywhere right now! Lol Also lovin’ this mocktail. I love blueberries and I don’t get to use them often enough…
Thanks Christine!! Babies seem to be everywhere around me too right now! Or maybe I’m just noticing them more…. 🙂
This looks amazing Michelle– I’ve been craving iced cold drinks. I usually drink coffee and hot tea most of the day– but not since about day 1 of my pregnancy. Iced water, iced water with a splash of juice, I’ve started with iced tea– but this looks like a lot of fun! Yesterday I was photographing a salsa recipe, and it really made me want a margarita– I didn’t have the stuff for it, but I blended up frozen strawberries with lemon juice and some other juice, and it was .. okay.. I need to go buy blueberry juice and give this a try!
Thanks Michelle!! I was definitely craving ice drinks at the beginning – smoothies and frosties and that kind of thing. Oh and so much ginger ale! Now I’m back into hot tea! Let me know if you try it out!