Sangria is a popular summertime beverage, but who says we can't enjoy it year round? After all, it's never a bad time of the year for wine. With how much time we're spending with family and friends in the winter months, this Winter Sangria is the perfect addition to any holiday parties or family get-togethers. In an effort to keep the pounds down during the winter, we kept the ingredients all-natural and free of any added sugar thanks to the help of Salt and Lavender.

Mug cakes are never a bad idea. You can reduce your mess and leftover waste, while still getting to enjoy a fluffy cake you're craving. This pumpkin ginger mug cake from Salt and Lavender is as easy as they come, and contains no added sugar - just stevia and Zevia Ginger Ale. In fact, all you need to make this is a mere 8 ingredients and a mug and a fork.

Earthy and savory cocktails are all we need during the winter months. As much as we love delicious cocktails, we do our best to keep the ingredients simple and free of added sugar. With this Ginger Apple Swizzle from Holly and Flora, we could accomplish all of that. The sweetness and spice from the Zevia Ginger Beer pairs perfectly with the earthiness and savoriness from the rosemary and brandy.

New Years is the perfect time to make a positive change. For many people, it's taking a step towards being a healthier person. That's exactly where we come in. With Zevia Mixers, you can now unwind a little bit without any of the extra sugar and calories from regular soda and mixers or the artificial sweeteners that come from diet soda.

When temperatures drop, so might our desire to exercise. Tempting as it is to burrow into the couch, it's important not to let your body hibernate just because it's winter. These 5 tips will help you motivate yourself to break a sweat and stay active all winter long.

1. Caffeine please!

If you're anything like us, which you probably are, you're a big fan of winter baking. This time, we're combining ginger and cranberry for a sweet, yet slightly spicy and tart dessert. As always, we used no added sugar, just some stevia and our new Zevia Ginger Beer Mixer to sweeten. Even better, we didn't use eggs or milk to keep this one vegan.

Old fashions are the definition of a classic. Sometimes, classics needs to be updated though. Not everyone likes old fashions, and there's nothing wrong with that. We put a little pomegranate citrus twist on this one using some Zevia Dry Lemon Lime Mixer and some fresh pomegranate juice. With the help of Modest Marce, we upgraded this cocktail without any extra calories or sugar. Who wouldn't love that?

Baked goods for breakfast are a pretty popular staple. Most people don't realize that most starchy and/or baked breakfasts contain loads of hidden sugar. As always, we whipped up our own rendition that features zero sugar and upgraded it to a whole wheat version. These spiced orange scones made with Zevia Orange Soda will save you a stop at the donut shop from here on out. You're welcome.

During the holidays, it's super easy to over-do it on the sweets. Now, we're not saying to completely cut them out. We just suggest to be a little more conscientious. Keep that sweet tooth satisfied by swapping out ice cream or pie for a sugar-free, sweet treat. With this Ginger, Lemon, and Mint Granita from My Diary of Us made with Zevia Ginger Ale, you'll be able to get the best of both worlds.

Punch bowls are the vital for a lively holiday party. Most punches are full of sugar and loads of other junk. Bonus: omitting the alcohol means that we save calories, and lets both kids and adults join in on the fun. To complement the season, we're going with a wintery flavor combination of apple, citrus, and ginger. This Sparkling Ginger Apple Punch from Paleo Gluten Free Eats will surely be the hit of the party.

Decorating cookies is a holiday tradition that we're always up for! Even though we're not into eating loads of sugar, that doesn't mean we have to give up cookies! Just like we're not like every other diet soda, these cookies from Luxe and the Lady aren't like your everyday cookies. With zero added sugar or artificial coloring, you'll never want to make any other Christmas cookie again!

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Dark and stormy cocktails are great, but they're even better when you make them with our Zevia Ginger Beer Mixer. What if we told you that you could have a dark and stormy in cookie form? Yup. Seriously. Thanks to A Sweet Pea Chef, we've managed to turn our favorite drink until our new favorite cookie. Note: baking alcohol evaporates most of it, so making these boozy cookies likely won't work.

Holiday cocktails don't always need to be decadent, but they certainly need to be delicious. The tartness from the grapefruit and the earthiness from the rosemary and tarragon pair perfectly to make this simple cocktail the hit of your holiday party. As always, we used zero sugar and sweetened solely with Zevia Grapefruit Citrus Soda for a cleaner treat thanks to the help of Nutrition in the Kitch.

Usually, people's go-to cake is something standard - vanilla, chocolate, etc. Those are great, but we crave variety. After all, you know what they say, "Variety is the spice of life." To zest things up, we're using Zevia Grapefruit Citrus Soda for this perfectly light and airy Grapefruit Rosemary Bundt Cake with no added sugar from My Diary of Us. Skip the pre-made grocery store cake this time.

Moscow mules are a great winter cocktail. For us, we like to go the extra mile and go all out for the holidays. Nothing says holiday cheer like cinnamon, rosemary, and cranberries. With all of the temptations around during the holidays, we're giving you one less thing to feel guilty about: Sugar Free Cranberry Smash Moscow Mules made with Zevia Ginger Beer Mixer from The Wooden Skillet!