Mulled Wine
Yes, certain wines can be good for us, but mulled wine? Not so much. Warming cloves, anise and fruit zest make for a winning cold-weather cup. However, once fruit juice or apple cider and honey is thrown into the mix, this beverage can add up to more than 200 calories per serving and average 23 grams of sugar.
Hot Toddy
A hot toddy is great for curling up by the fireplace on a cold evening night or kicking a cold. This concoction of black tea, honey, lemon juice and brandy (bourbon or whiskey) is likely to give you a boost of antioxidants. For each serving, you get around 186 calories.
Winter Snap
Attention all gingersnap cookie lovers! This organic vodka-based libation is basically like drinking a dozen of warm cookies, sans a caloric coma. For just 160 calories, you can have both dessert — molasses, fresh ginger, cinnamon, cloves and allspice — and get your drink on!
Pomegrante Champagne Cocktail
Pomegranate season typically runs from October through February. So, the holidays are the perfect time to enjoy the seasonal fruit in a cocktail. Mix 4 ounces of champagne with a splash of pomegranate juice for just 95 calories per serving.