I've always said the lovely husband makes a hefty gin and tonic, but there's nothing like Supergranny walking straight through the screen door to prove it. It was one of my favourite moments during her stay. There is something so entertaining about your mum doing something you would have been told off for as a kid.After two weeks of great company and help with the house and kids, I am feeling sad that Mum is flying home. My liver, on the other hand, is breathing a sigh of relief. Mum is something of a wine connoisseur and we have had a professional pairing with every evening meal. At one point I was drinking something with an expressive nose, aromas of grapefruit and lychee, mixed with nuances of white flowers and black tea. It was all a bit baffling. I mean what qualifies people to write like this? A stint at Hallmark and three years naming nail polish?Now I'm not complaining. Having someone hand you a glass of wine after popping the kids in bed is bliss, in fact, it's practically medicinal.I'm just not sure my liver is up to it. Maybe it's the lack of sleep, or God forbid, my age, but having a glass or two of wine every night has left me feeling a bit worse for wear. There is something lovely though about the ritual of sitting down with a drink, when peace finally settles over your household. And so, I've been trying to come up with some alternatives.The trouble with most non-alcoholic cocktails however is that they are sickly sweet, and huge. Drinking a large serving of fruit juice will deliver the equivalent of 15 (or more) teaspoons of sugar into your bloodstream. A pick-me-up it may be, but healthy it's certainly not.As an alternative, if you think you should swap out a few glasses of wine a week for something non-alcoholic, why not try this little concoction below it's delicious!NojitoA non-alcoholic take on my very favourite cocktail, the mojito. This still packs a tangy, limey punch, but without the rum. Using agave syrup instead of sugar provides sweetness without the sugar rush.Agave is low on the glycemic index, so releases its sugar much more slowly.Ingredients (serves one):8 large (or 15 small) fresh mint leaves1 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice1 tbs agave syrupIce cubes 5 or 64 fl oz club sodaDecoration wedge of limeMethod:With a cocktail shaker:Wash the mint leaves, blot them dry and then tear them in halfPlace the mint leaves, lime juice, agave syrup and 5 or 6 ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake wellAdd the club soda and shake extremely gently, once or twicePour everything (including the ice cubes) into a tall glass, decorate with a wedge of lime and enjoy!Without a shaker:Wash the mint leaves, blot them dry and then tear them in half.Place the mint leaves, lime juice and agave syrup in a glass and stir till well mixed. Add a large handful of ice cubes and the club soda. Stir gently.Decorate with a wedge of lime.The advice given in this article is not intended to replace medical advice, but to complement it. Always consult your GP if you have any health concerns. Catherine Burns BA Hons, Dip ION is a fully qualified nutritional therapist trained by the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in the UK. Please note that she is not a registered dietitian. She can be contacted at nourishbda[AT]gmail.com.