Alyssa Gusenoff, originally from San Francisco, now lives in Newton, Massachusetts. When not concocting tasty beverages, she works as a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Alyssa and her husband recently welcomed their first child, Zachary. Click here to contact her by e-mail.

Tired of skipping cocktails with the girls just because you're pregnant? Feel more like your old self again with Margarita Mama: Mocktails for Moms-to-Be® , by Alyssa Gusenoff (Quirk Books, March 2008). These pregnancy-appropriate, alcohol-free cocktails will soon have you knocking ‘em back with the best of them.

Divided into three chapters “Frozen Delights,” “On the Rocks,” and “Martinis & More,” Margarita Mama offers more than 60 delicious mocktails specifically designed for the mom-to-be. Every drink is 100 percent alcohol free, and they not only taste great, they also provide a healthful treat for both mom and baby! Recipes include twists on old favorites, such as Mudslides, Mojitos, Cosmopolitans, and Mimosas, as well as yummy new concoctions like the Materni-tini, Rock-a-bye Bellini, and Dazed Dad.

Decorated with cute illustrations throughout, Margarita Mama makes the perfect gift for every fun-loving mom-to-be in your life.

Available wherever books are sold and online at Quirkbooks.com and Amazon.com

  • September 22, 2008 - Ultimate Baby Shower. Wellesley, MA.
  • October, 2008 (TBD) - Tulip Grove. Oakland, CA.
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