4 Mocktails That Help With Urinary Tract Health

One thing that people with incontinence typically have to give up is alcoholic beverages. While having one every so often won’t hurt, alcohol is a trigger that causes people to urinate more often. This trigger is the last thing you want when dealing with incontinence.

However, avoiding alcoholic drinks doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun at parties or family gatherings. With the right mocktails, you can still sip on a delicious beverage while actively helping your urinary tract health. Here’s a list of some popular ones you should try.

Cranberry Cooler

Bold yet tart, cranberries have long been an ally to urinary tract health due to their ability to prevent bacteria from sticking to your bladder. This refreshing, non-alcoholic cooler takes advantage of cranberry’s natural benefits by featuring the ever-popular cranberry juice as its main ingredient.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1/2 cup sparkling water
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• Ice
• Lime slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a tall glass, combine cranberry juice and pineapple juice.
2. Add ice and top with sparkling water.
3. Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately.

Cucumber-Mint Quencher

Few ingredients come close to the powers of cucumber and mint when it comes to staying hydrated and maintaining proper urinary tract health. Plus, cucumber can help fight possible inflammation. This refreshing mocktail not only keeps you cool during warm days but also helps aid your body.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 lime, juiced
• Ice
• Mint leaves and cucumber slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves in a pitcher.
2. Add water, honey, and lime juice and stir until well combined.
3. Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over it.
4. Garnish with cucumber slices and mint leaves and serve immediately.

Ginger-Lemon Spritzer

Known for their anti-inflammatory properties, ginger and lemon can play a significant role in promoting urinary tract health. This fresh and zesty mocktail combines these powerful ingredients to create a perfect blend of flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ginger ale
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• Ice
• Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix ginger ale, lemon juice, honey, and grated ginger in a tall glass.
2. Add ice and stir until combined.
3. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint and serve.

Watermelon-Fennel Fresca

With its high water content and natural sweetness, watermelon is an ideal ingredient for promoting hydration and flushing out your bladder. Paired with the subtle flavor of fennel, this delicious mocktail will have you sipping your way to wellness throughout your day.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups watermelon, cubed
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine watermelon, fennel seeds, ice, water, and honey.
2. Blend until smooth and pour into a tall glass.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Please note that even though these mocktails are great at helping improve your urinary tract health, they’re not a replacement for proper care. If you suffer from incontinence, speak with your healthcare provider and use proper adult health products to protect yourself and better your condition.