Moms in the City - Cocktails

Want to participate with the girls with the drinking fun but you are either pregnant or don't drink alcohol? Don't fret my friends, you still have options! While there are drinks like Shirley Temple cocktails and sparkling wines we aren't exactly 14 years old anymore and would prefer something with a little more flavor. There is the option for non-alcoholic beer and virgin margaritas sometimes the occasion just calls for a simple glass of wine. Ariel wines are perfect for all of these reasons and not only do they come in different varieties of red and wines but they are also inexpensive and easy to find at your local wine store. Visit their website here for more information on the awards they have won as well as how to order through the website.

Now that it's summer what better way to enjoy the weather and good conversation than over a nice glass of wine. Here are some great summer wines that will please your pallet and your wallets. LaMarca Prosecco ($14) For a surprisingly nice sparkling wine, try the new LaMarca Prosecco. The nose hints at sweetness, but there's plenty of acidity to give this lightly fizzy wine good snap, and a sort of sweet-tart quality. Jekel Riesling 2008 ($11) Breathe in a wonderful bouquet of peach, apricot and orange blossom, while your taste buds experience a basket of fresh fruits with a melange of lemon, apple, peach and pineapple. Bring anything spicy, salty or smoked to fruition with this easy sipper. Wild Rock Rose Vin Gris 2008 ($15) This blush is the ideal summer sipper thanks to its ripe strawberry and red cherry flavors, with tropical fruit notes and a refreshing lift of acidity. Try it with chicken satay or spicy Singapore n...