The mulled wine, champagne and bucks fizz are flowing at this time of the year. Before we top up our glasses, Mindful Chef Dietician Clare has shared her alcohol-free winter fruit punch recipe. Perfect for helping you find balance this December (and kid-friendly too). Cheers!

WHAT YOU NEED…

• Seeds from 1 pomegranate
• 1 handful of blackberries
• 1 clementine, sliced 
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• 1 handful of thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Vanilla pod

HOW TO MAKE IT…

1. Combine all the ingredients in a heat-proof bowl, and cover with 1 litre of boiling water. Need a hand deseeding your pomegranate? Watch out chef’s tips video here.
2. Allow to infuse for an hour until the water is at room temperature.
3. Store in a sealed container in the fridge, serve chilled or warm. For those wanting your fruit punch on the cooler side, the mixture over crushed ice. Finish off by garnishing with a handful of thyme, fresh pomegranate seeds and some seasonal citrus peel.

CLARE’S 5 TIPS FOR MINDFUL DRINKING

1. Don’t use your alcoholic drink to quench your thirst – instead, sip it slowly and savour the taste (having a glass of water handy helps)
2. Try to drink alcohol with a meal, and don’t drink on an empty stomach
3. At parties alternate between your alcoholic drink and a soft drink
4. Aim for at least 3 alcohol-free days a week and spread your units over the other days
5. Try alcohol-free, sugar-free alternatives 

For more healthy hacks this December, check out Clare’s full blog here.

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