Cloves Cocktails
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Cloves bring an unmistakable warmth to cocktails: intensely aromatic, gently sweet, and boldly spicy, with a lingering, almost peppery finish that can make a drink feel instantly more layered. A little goes a long way—one or two whole cloves can perfume an entire serve—so they’re best used with a light touch, whether steeped into a syrup, infused into spirits, or simply added as a garnish to release their fragrance with every sip. That concentrated character is exactly what makes cloves special in mixology: they add depth without needing extra sweetness, and they pair beautifully with citrus, honey, apple, and dark spirits.
You’ll most often find cloves starring in comforting, cold-weather favourites like Mulled Wine, Mulled Cider, and the Hot Toddy family (including Hazelnut Hot Toddy and Hot Tea Toddy), where their warming spice amplifies the drink’s cozy appeal. But they’re not limited to hot serves—cloves can also lend structure to stirred, spirit-forward cocktails or bring a festive edge to punches and sours when used in syrups or bitters-style infusions. Expect drinks that feel richer and more “complete,” with a fragrant nose, a rounded mid-palate, and a satisfying spiced finish that invites slow sipping.
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Top Cloves Cocktails
Aromatic warmth in a glass.
Mulled Wine
Orange liqueur, Red wine, Lemon juice, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cinnamon, Orange, Honey
Warmth in a cup
Hot Toddy
Whiskey, Lemon juice, Sugar / simple syrup, Honey, Cloves
Warm up with spiced, fruity flavors
Mulled Cider
Cider, Vanilla pod, Cloves, Pomegranate, Nutmeg, Orange, Sugar, Cinnamon
Cozy up with a hazelnut-infused hot toddy.
Hazelnut Hot Toddy
Bourbon, Frangelico, Cloves, Sugar, Vanilla essence, Cinnamon
Warm and soothing, a hug in a mug
Hot Tea Toddy
Dark rum, Cognac, Honey, Lemon, Tea, Cloves
Warm spices in every sip.
Glühwein
Brandy, Red wine, Cloves, Lemon, Orange, Sugar, Cinnamon
Berry Bliss in a Glass
Winter Berry Bellini
Champagne / prosecco, Lemon juice, Raspberry, Sugar, Cinnamon, Cloves
Scandinavian warmth in a glass
Glogg
Red wine, Ginger, Sugar, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom pods
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Q&A
What is the most popular cocktail made with cloves?
Mulled Wine is one of the most popular clove-forward cocktails, where cloves add a warming, aromatic spice to red wine. They’re typically infused during gentle heating alongside other winter spices.
What ingredients pair well with cloves in cocktails?
Cloves pair well with cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, citrus (especially orange and lemon), and sweeteners like honey or brown sugar. They also complement dark spirits such as whiskey and rum, and work especially well in warm drinks like toddies and mulled cider.
How many cocktails can you make with cloves?
You can make 18 cocktails with cloves. This includes popular warm serves like Mulled Wine, Hot Toddy, and Mulled Cider.
What are cloves and what do they taste like?
Cloves are dried flower buds from the clove tree, used as a spice in cooking and mixology. They taste intensely aromatic and pungent, with a warming, slightly sweet-spicy profile that adds depth and complexity to cocktails.
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