A Thoughtful Pregnancy Gift with 45+ Delicious Mocktail Recipes

Selected as a "Favorite Must-Read Pregnancy Book" by The Bump, Drinking for Two is a plant-based mocktail recipe book created especially for moms-to-be. It's a practical and celebratory baby shower gift, pregnancy gift, or holiday present for an expecting mom.

Created by registered dietitians Diana Licalzi and Kerry Benson, every alcohol-free recipe was carefully developed and tested using whole foods, everyday ingredients, and all-natural sweeteners.

Inside, readers will discover:
• 45+ refreshing, plant-based mocktail recipes
• Quick, easy-to-prepare drinks for every stage of pregnancy
• Nutrient-rich ingredients and sources of antioxidants
• Ingredient notes addressing common pregnancy concerns, including nausea and swelling
• Many gluten-free recipes
• Helpful nutrition information for supporting a balanced pregnancy diet

Enjoy playful, alcohol-free twists on familiar favorites, including the Mocktail Mule, Virgin Mary, and No Way Rosé.

Whether you're shopping for a newly pregnant friend, building a baby shower gift basket, or looking for flavorful alcohol-free drinks to enjoy during pregnancy, Drinking for Two makes healthy hydration feel fun, festive, and special.

Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE, is a registered dietitian and holds a master's degree in Nutrition Science and Policy from Tufts University. Originally from Puerto Rico, Diana is dedicated to helping the Hispanic community meet their nutrition and health goals. She co-founded ReversingT2D, an online platform that provides nutritional guidance for individuals with pre- and type 2 diabetes. Diana also has experience working as a dietitian at Boston Medical Center, InsideTracker, and UC San Diego Health. You'll often find Diana outside-running, hiking, or practicing yoga-or experimenting in the kitchen.

Kerry Benson, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian and holds a master's degree in Nutritional Epidemiology from Tufts University. Prior to becoming a dietitian, she earned a master's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience and worked in a research lab for more than six years studying the effects of alcohol exposure during pregnancy on the developing brain. This experience sparked her interest in the topic of drinking, particularly in the context of pregnancy, and inspired her to embark on an alcohol-free journey. She is a licensed dietitian in the state of Pennsylvania and lives with her husband and two cats.

Selected as one of Food Network's "Best Healthy Cookbooks of 2019" and as a "favorite must-read" by The Bump, Drinking for Two is perfect for pregnant women, the health conscious new mom, or any woman just trying to stay healthy. It also makes a great baby shower or pregnancy gift!

This mocktail recipe book features 45+ delicious, plant-based recipes carefully crafted to deliver essential nutrients and antioxidants, and target common pregnancy symptoms, all leading to a healthy pregnancy. With recipes for flat, bubbly, apres-dinner, and warm comfort drinks, registered dietitians Diana Licalzi and Kerry Criss carefully developed and tested each mocktail to include whole foods and all-natural sweeteners. Quick-to-prepare recipes (including many that are gluten free!) feature plant-based and everyday ingredients that are healthy for mom and baby, accompanied by notes to highlight the benefits of various ingredients with respect to common pregnancy symptoms like nausea and swelling. The book also features other valuable nutrition information to help women modify their diets and stay healthy throughout their pregnancy. Recipes include:
• No Way Rose
• Mocktail Mule
• Ging-osa
• Virgin Mary
• Sour Mock-a-rita
• ...and many more