Alcohol-free mulled wine.

Mulled 'wine' can be enjoyed without the need for alcohol! Did you know that high consumption of alcohol can increase breast cancer risk in women? There is no safe level; any amount of alcohol affects a women's risk. So, this holiday season, why not enjoy the festivities with this delicious alcohol-free option? It has the same great, warming taste but has the added benefit of reducing your risk of breast cancer. 

Ingredients

• 500ml pomegranate juice  
• 1-2 tsp of honey  
• A handful of frozen blackberries  
• 250ml apple juice  
• 1 cinnamon stick  
• 1 star anise  
• 4 cloves  
• 3 black peppercorns  
• 1 orange – sliced 

How to make it:    

1. Heat the juices: heat the pomegranate juice, honey, blackberries, and apple juice in a saucepan and bring them to a boil. 
2. Add spices: add cinnamon, star anise, cloves, peppercorns, and slices of orange. 
3. Simmer: heat through, gently simmer for around 3-4 minutes, no less, as the drink can otherwise become bitter. 
4. Adjust and serve: taste for sweetness before adding any additional honey. Strain the liquid into your best heatproof glasses and enjoy your festive beverage. 

Why your body will thank you: 

By choosing this flavorful, alcohol-free alternative, you are actively making a choice that supports your long-term health: 

• No alcohol: By substituting your mulled wine with this alcohol-free version, you are taking a crucial step in reducing your breast cancer risk whilst it still feeling like a festive treat. 
• Antioxidant boost: pomegranate juice, blackberries and oranges contain carotenoids, a plant compound responsible for the bright red, yellow, orange and purple colours of certain fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids act as antioxidants and may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer, especially when you eat lots of them! 

Your turn: 

Whip up this Alcohol-free mulled wine, snap a picture, and share it with us on social media @breastcanceruk. We love seeing your creations! 

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