Ways to Drink Club Soda During Pregnancy

When alcohol, caffeine and the other beverages of your choice are out because of the danger they pose to your unborn baby -- or because you have developed a distaste for them -- consider taking a break from everyday water by substituting club soda. Pumping plain water with carbon dioxide is how club soda is made and it is a staple for many cocktails. There are a variety of ways to make club soda just as satisfying as the drinks that are now off limits.

  1. Club Soda Smoothie

    • Club soda will add a little kick to your favorite fruit smoothie. Process the fruit of your choice in a blender or food processor -- with or without adding sugar -- but do not add any liquid, making a puree. Fill a glass halfway with the fruit puree, then pour cold club soda to fill the remaining space in the glass. Stir and enjoy.

    Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

    • If you are craving a margarita or mojito, or if you want to fit in at a party serving alcohol, make a non-alcoholic version with club soda. While grocery shopping, look for the cocktail section of the drinks aisle. There you will find a wide variety of non-alcoholic drink syrups and mixes. Pick your drink and follow the mixing directions on the bottle, substituting club soda for alcohol.

    Fruit Sparkler

    • You can add flavor to plain club soda with your favorite fruit juice. Choose a 100 percent fruit juice and pour an equal amount of juice and club soda in a glass. Garnish it with a lemon, lime or other fruit slice and add ice. Club soda can also be mixed with powdered drink mixes to add some fizz.

    Fruit Ice

    • To prevent your club soda from getting watered down by ice cubes, add a little twist. Cut pieces of your favorite fruit into chunks and place them into an ice tray in the freezer. After they're frozen, pop them into a glass of club soda to keep it cool and add a subtle flavor. When your soda is gone, you can snack on the fruit chunks.

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