Refreshing Pregnancy-Safe Mocktails (Tea-Based Recipes for Every Trimester)

Ready to whip up some fun mocktails while pregnant this summer? Tea makes an excellent base for non-alcoholic drinks—light, flavorful, and easy to customize. Grab those tiny umbrellas and dust off the cocktail glasses. These icy sips are pregnancy-friendly, delicious, and perfect for pool days, BBQs, and baby-shower brunches.

Note: The information below is educational and not a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about herbs, caffeine, or sweeteners in pregnancy, talk with your healthcare provider.

How to Make Pregnancy-Safe Mocktails All Summer

Start with a caffeine-free herbal tea, add fresh fruit, herbs, citrus, and top with sparkling water. Keep sugar modest and taste as you go.

Third Trimester Tea Raspberry Smash

A pool-side refresher starring red raspberry leaf and nettle in our Bottom of the 9th herbal blend.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Bottom of the 9th Herbal Tea (steeped and cooled)
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup raspberries
• 3–4 fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 oz sparkling water
• 1/4 tsp simple syrup or preferred sweetener (optional)
• Ice

Instructions

1. Steep 1/2 cup Bottom of the 9th for 1–2 minutes; cool.
2. Muddle raspberries and mint in a glass.
3. Add lime juice and sweetener if using.
4. Fill with ice, pour in cooled tea, and top with sparkling water.

Breastfeeding Herbal Tea Mo’ Milk Mojito

A lightly fruity mint cooler to sip during breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, choose a pregnancy-safe tea instead of lactation blends unless your provider says otherwise.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Lactation Herbal Tea (steeped and cooled)
• 1 tbsp blackberries
• 2 chopped strawberries
• 3 chopped mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp lime juice
• 1 1/2 oz sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Steep 1/2 cup Lactation Herbal Tea for 1–2 minutes; cool.
2. Muddle berries and mint in a cocktail glass.
3. Add ice, cooled tea, lime juice, and sparkling water. Stir and garnish with mint.

Labor Prep Tea Mint Watermelon Mocktail

From our community creator Brand Ambassador @nextplaywithmrs.j. If you try it, show her some love on Instagram.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp Bottom of the 9th Tea (steeped and cooled)
• 1/2 lime
• 1/3 cup watermelon cubes
• 4 mint leaves
• 1 tsp agave nectar
• 4 oz sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Brew tea (about 3/4 cup water) using a tea strainer for about 3 minutes; cool.
2. Muddle watermelon and mint in a glass.
3. Add lime juice, then agave. Add 6–8 ice cubes.
4. Pour in cooled tea and top with sparkling water. Sip and enjoy.

📸: @nextplaywithmrs.j

Lavender Ginger Collins for Morning Sickness

This ginger tea–based bevvy is a bright, tummy-friendly cooler.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Happy Mornings Herbal Tea (steeped and cooled)
• 2 tsp dried lavender, muddled
• 2 tsp ginger syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 3–4 fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 oz sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Steep 1/2 cup Happy Mornings Herbal Tea for 1–2 minutes; cool.
2. Muddle lavender.
3. Combine tea, ginger syrup, and lemon juice in a glass.
4. Fill with ice, top with sparkling water, and garnish with mint and a lavender sprig.

Final Sips

Whether you are poolside or hosting a backyard cookout, these tea-based mocktails keep things cool and bump-friendly. Have a recipe to share? Drop it in the comments.

About The Spoiled Mama

Founded by a mama of two, we create non-toxic, OB/GYN-approved skincare and teas for pregnancy and postpartum. Content reviewed for clarity by our team. Last updated August 21, 2025.