The belly-ni is my signature baby shower mocktail recipe. Easy to make, you can set up a bar for guests to help themselves to their favorite flavor combinations or serve them individually as guests arrive.
Bellinis are a classic cocktail that are perfect for brunches or afternoon get togethers with the girls.
Signature cocktails for parties certainly don’t have to include alcohol. I wanted something other than the traditional punch for a friend’s baby sprinkle, so I set up a little belly-ni bar. Who doesn’t love a little sparkle?
These baby shower drinks are so light and refreshing and they are especially perfect if you are hosting a spring or summer shower.
Decorate the bar with some cute flowers, add some cute themed stirrers and a handwritten note on how to make them with a jigger. The girls had so much fun making their own.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Sparkling Grape Juice – I prefer to use white grape juice for these mocktails, but you can also serve red for more variety.
- Nectar – For my bar, I offered mango, pear and apricot…all 3 were delicious! Nectar is thicker than juice and offers a fruity base for these baby shower mocktails.
- Lemonade – I used clear lemonade. You can use your favorite brand and also try cloudy.
Variations
If you are looking for a more boozy drink, you can of course make these with alcohol. Simply substitute the grape juice for champagne or prosecco!
Tips
- I like to use store bought nectars for ease, but you can easily make your own buy blending fresh fruits together and then keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- To keep the grape juice chilled, add it to a large bottle and keep it in an ice bucket on the bar or keep it in the fridge between pours.
- It’s best not to make these too far ahead of time so that the grape juice keeps its sparkle.
- If you do what I did and make a bar, you can set up the ingredients in different jugs with glasses and cute stirrers so everyone can help themselves. It’s really fun way to get everyone to mingle!
Baby Shower Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ounce lemonade
- 2 ounces nectar I offered mango, pear and apricot
- sparkling grape juice to the top
Instructions
- Add lemonade and nectar to a champagne glass.
- Top off with sparkling grape juice.
Julie’s Tips
- I like to use store bought nectars for ease, but you can easily make your own buy blending fresh fruits together and then keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- To keep the grape juice chilled, add it to a large bottle and keep it in an ice bucket on the bar or keep it in the fridge between pours.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
great idea~ I’ll have to remember this !
Fantastic! I’m glad I came across here from pinterest. My friend is having a baby shower next weekend, now I know what to take for the BBQ! Thanks for sharing xo