Apple Pie Moonshine

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe, Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe, How To Make Flavored Moonshine

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: oz

Calories: 287kcal

Author: Colleen Kennedy

Make your own flavored moonshine with this easy and delicious Apple Pie Moonshine recipe. I call it a party in a jar! Makes a perfect hostess/host or food gift!

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Ingredients

64 oz / 8 cups of apple cider
64 oz / 8 cups apple juice
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
A few dashes of nutmeg
A few dashes of cinnamon
6 whole cinnamon sticks snapped in half
Optional: 2 Honeycrisp apples cut into 2 inch chunks
1 750 ml bottle Everclear 80 to 151 proof...just depends on how strong you like it or grain alcohol (start by using half the bottle and go from there)

Instructions

Combine the cider, juice, sugars and apple chunks if using and bring to a vigorous boil, sprinkle in the spices and continue to boil for 10 more minutes, reducing it a bit
Remove the mixture from the heat and cool completely.
Once the mixture is at room temperature, mash up the apples with a potato masher (if you put them in) and then strain the moonshine. Add in the Everclear, stir.
Often I can't tell how strong it is until its been chilled. Feel free to add extra Everclear in at any point, OR if you feel its to strong extra cider.
I usually place a fresh cinnamon stick in each container.
This will yield 4-5 quart sized mason jars full.
Store the moonshine in a cold garage or refrigerator.
Give it a quick shake before pouring.
I like to put this in my freezer an hor or so before serving or taking somewhere.
I serve it as shots in smapp shooter cups.

Notes

Colleen's Notes: You can easily half the recipe.

Adding in the spice is not necessary, especially if you buy a well-flavored apple cider. I like the added kick from the spices. Your call. Keeps well in the fridge 4 weeks or more (depends on how fresh your cider was). I like to place it in the freezer about an hour before drinking. It will freeze up a bit, but I love the icy bits,

You can certainly make this stronger, just add in another half-bottle (or less) of Everclear, or make it weaker by adding some extra cider. Play with it to get the bite/flavor you desire. I wanted it to taste less like pure alcohol, so this is the recipe I stick with. Plus this way - no one is fallin' on the floor!! Lol!

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