
Mulled Wine Spiced Cold Brew Concentrate
A festive cold brew with warm mulling spices and a splash of red wine
May 8, 2025
Love cold brew but craving something festive? This Mulled Wine Spiced Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with classic holiday mulling spices and a splash of red wine for a drink that's both refreshing and cozy.
This concentrate is super simple to make with your favorite medium-dark roast coffee beans, whole spices, and a good red wine. The spices and wine infuse slowly with the coffee, creating deep flavors that are perfect for holiday entertaining or weekend brunches.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
This unique cold brew concentrate brings holiday cheer to your coffee routine!
- Perfect blend of coffee and mulling spices
- Make ahead and stores for up to 2 weeks
- Versatile - serve hot or cold
- Great for entertaining and holiday gatherings

Mulled Wine Spiced Cold Brew Concentrate
A festive cold brew with warm mulling spices and a splash of red wine
Cold Brew, Mulled Wine, Coffee Concentrate, Holiday Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Boozy Coffee
Equipment
- Large glass jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Coffee grinder
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 orange peel strip
- 2 allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee, spices, and orange peel in a large jar
- Pour in cold water and red wine, stir gently to combine
- Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- Store concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator
- To serve, dilute with equal parts water, milk, or sparkling water
Pro Tips
- Use whole spices rather than ground for better flavor and easier filtering
- Choose a full-bodied red wine like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
- Store concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
- Dilute with equal parts water, milk, or sparkling water when serving
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 6g, Iron: 0.5mg