Mulled Wine Espresso with Cranberry and Clove
A cozy winter coffee with rich mulled wine, cranberry, and warm holiday spices
June 8, 2025
Love holiday drinks? This festive Mulled Wine Espresso combines the warmth of Italian espresso with the cozy flavors of mulled wine, tart cranberries, and aromatic cloves. It's the perfect fusion of your favorite winter drinks!
This creative coffee drink is surprisingly simple to make. Using a dark roast espresso as your base, you'll add homemade mulled wine syrup and a touch of cranberry for brightness. The cloves add that classic holiday warmth that makes this perfect for winter entertaining or quiet evenings by the fire.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This festive coffee creation brings together the best of both worlds - coffee and mulled wine! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect holiday entertainer
- Unique blend of coffee and wine
- Makes your home smell amazing
- Can be made ahead of time
Mulled Wine Espresso with Cranberry and Clove
A cozy winter coffee with rich mulled wine, cranberry, and warm holiday spices
Mulled Wine Coffee, Holiday Coffee, Boozy Coffee, Espresso Cocktail, Winter Coffee, Spiced Coffee
Equipment
- Espresso machine
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 shots espresso
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine wine, cranberry juice, honey, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise
- Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until reduced by half
- Strain and set aside the mulled wine syrup
- Pull 2 double shots of espresso
- In each serving glass, combine 2 oz mulled wine syrup with hot espresso
- Stir gently and garnish with fresh cranberries
Pro Tips
- Use a dark roast espresso to stand up to the wine flavors
- Make the mulled wine syrup ahead and store for up to a week
- Warm your serving glasses first for the best experience
- Don't over-steep the cloves as they can become bitter
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 98mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 20g, Iron: 1mg, Calcium: 15mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT25M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
