Preggatinis™: Mixology for the Mom-to-Be

By Natalie Bovis and Claire Barrett

Things move quickly in the cocktail fast lane—but slow to a crawl when pregnancy kicks in. Right? Wrong! Even when sporting a “baby bump,” modern moms can stay in the social swing of things with Preggatinis, featuring lip-smacking, liquorless libations designed by master mixologist Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, aka “The Liquid Muse.”

Within these pages are 75 original Preggatini recipes highlighting fresh juices, herbs, and garnishes as well as ideas for Preggatini Parties—a modern spin on the humdrum baby shower. Organized by pregnancy stages and symptoms, this lavishly illustrated, pocket-sized, virtually intoxicating guide also offers quotes from famous moms and sidebars about pregnancy and health and such options as “De-virginize for Dad”—making these drinks applicable to all.

Includes a recipe exclusively provided by Celebrity Chef Michel Richard, recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Chef James Beard award, author of Happy in the Kitchen, and owner of the legendary Citronelle restaurant in Washington, DC.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing
• Release date: Jan 13, 2009
• ISBN: 9781599217307

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PreggatinisTM Mixology for the Mom-to-Be Natalie Bovis aka The Liquid Muse Photographs by Claire Barrett Guilford, Connecticut Guilford, Connecticut

Copyright © 2009 by Natalie Bovis

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Mediterranean Layer Dip with Toasted Pita Triangles on p. 105, from The Most Decadent Diet Ever! by Devin Alexander, copyright © 2008 by Devin Alexander. Published by Broadway Books, a division of Random House, Inc. Reprinted with permission.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Bovis-Nelsen, Natalie.

Preggatinis : mixology for the mom-to-be / Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, aka The Liquid Muse ; photographs by Claire Barrett.

p. cm.

e-ISBN 978-0-7627-9852-0

1. Non-alcoholic cocktails. 2. Pregnant women. I. Title.

TX815.B745 2009

641.8’75—dc22

2008031759

This book is dedicated to my mother,

Sylvia Wilson Bovis-Nelms;

my sister, Amy Bovis;

and my dad, Pierre Bovis,

for their support, love, and

encouragement.

The recipes and claims made about specific recipes, vitamins, and other information in this book have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The information in this book is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or health-care professional.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to acknowledge the following people, for whom I have heartfelt gratitude:

My girlfriends, who share an enthusiasm for cocktails (even nonalcoholic ones).

My community of fellow cocktail bloggers, mixologists, bartenders, and Sipsters (people who read The Liquid Muse Blog).

Claire Barrett, whose gorgeous photos bring my recipes to life.

Lilly Ghahremani, who gave me deadlines when I needed them and then went to bat to make this project a reality.

And Mary Norris, who understood my vision, heard my voice, and gently guided me through the thrilling and daunting process of writing my first book!

Contents

Prelude to a Preggatini

PART 1: The Liquid Muse Home Bar Basics

The Tools of the Trade

Stemware

Kitchen Appliances

Ingredients for Preggatini Fun!

PART 2: De-Virginize for Dads (and Others)

PART 3: The Recipes

1 Pre-Pregnancy: Procreate

THE LAST HURRAH

Bouquet of Rosé

Trump This!

Queen of Hearts

Billion-Ayre’s Bet

CLEANING HOUSE

Clean Liver

Inside Spa

Pomegranate Cooler

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS

Sweet Nothings

Oyster Shot

Pants on Fire

DRUM ROLL, PLEASE

Anticipation

2 First Trimester: Germinate

IMPREGNATION CELEBRATION

Three’s Company

Drinking for Two

Baby on Board!

THE MORNING AFTER (AND AFTER, AND AFTER ...)

Apricot Gingerini

Gingerly Gestating

Preggie Paradise

FROLICKING WITH FOLIC ACID

Folic Fizz

Glass of Glow

Fruity Folate Shake

Feel the (Heart) Beet

3 Second Trimester: Proclamate

BELLY UP TO THE BAR

Madras Mia

Salty Puppy

The Liquid Muse Easy-Peasy Preggatini

Momosa

OLDIES BUT GOODIES

Mamarita

Make Mine a Momjito!

Virgin Lemon Drop

Cosmom

BABYMOON LIBATIONS

Hawaiian Highball

Hot Buttered Mum’s Rum

White Hot Mama

Coconut Key Lime Momtini

4 Third Trimester: Cultivate

PREGNANT AND PROUD!

Baby Bump Breeze

Milfshake

Call Me Princess Preggatini

HELLO IN THERE!

Sweet-n-Sassy

Double Trouble

Little Boy Blue

EASY DOES IT

Sleeping Beauty

Release Me

Funky Monkey

AND FINALLY . . .

Garden Rose

5 The Preggatini Party™: Commemorate

PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR WITH CELEBRIBABY PREGGATINIS

Kingston Krush

Miami Mommy Mojito

Apple Martin-i

Berry Cherry Blossom

Flossy Aussie

Mr. Mom

Yellow Tomato Party Dip with Gruyere Chips

ZEN OUT

Yogi-teani

Sparkling Jasmine Blossom

Mediterranean Layer Dip with Toasted Pita Triangles

Lychee Snow Cone

Preggie Provençe

PREGGATINI PUNCHES

Citrusy Red Sangria Punch

Ginger Bellini Punch

Minty Mango Cooler

6 Holidays: Celebrate

New Year’s Day: Baby New Year Brunch Punch

Valentine’s Day: Love Triangle

Easter: Sparkling Citrus

Mother’s Day: The Perfect Pear

Father’s Day: My Honeydew

Fourth of July: Watermelon Cooler

Halloween: Ghoulish Goblet

Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Pie Preggatini

Hanukkah: Bubbly Bubbala

Christmas: Spice of the Season Mulled Wine

New Year’s Eve: Sparkling Pomegranate Snowflake

7 Breast-Feeding and Beyond: Reinstate

BEER COCKTAILS

Panaché

Mexican Michelada

Black Velvet

WINE COCKTAILS

First Crush Blush

Green and White Sangria

The Liquid Muse Champagne Cocktail

LOW-CALORIE PREGGATINIS

Hot Mama

Skinny Minnie Preggatini

Cosmompolitan Cooler

Index

About the Author

Prelude to a Preggatini

Welcome to one of the biggest decisions of your life . . . to give up cocktails for nine months! Nonalcoholic Preggatinis are designed to make that transition easy—and even enjoyable. Created with the fun and stylish modern mom-to-be in mind, Preggatinis retain the glitz of any alcoholic tini drink. They are colorful and exotic and presented in fancy stemware. Best of all, you’ll have a blast shaking, stirring, and muddling when you belly up to your own Preggatini home bar.

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