Ingredients:

• 1 bottle dry red wine
• 1 cup Cranberry Juice
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 2 cloves
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 bottle (12 oz) Izze Sparkling Pomegranate, at room temperature

How to make it:

1. Combine red wine, juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise and cloves in saucepan set over medium-high heat; bring to simmer.
2. Stir in apple slices. Reduce heat to low; simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until flavors are well combined. Stir in sparkling juice. Serve warm.

Tips:

• Use a full-bodied wine for mulling: try Merlot, Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Spike mulled wine with a splash of brandy or orange liqueur if desired.