Apple Pie Moonshine

Spice up the holidays with apple pie moonshine, the fiery beverage of outlaws domesticated by a touch of grandma’s apple pie. A unique gift for adult pals.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Keyword fall cocktail recipes, moonshine recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings 16 Ounce Jars

Calories 1545kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

1 gallon apple juice
1 gallon spiced apple cider
2 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
18 cinnamon sticks, divided
2 liters 190 proof Everclear, or grain alcohol
1 1/2 cups vodka

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large pot, combine apple juice (1 gallon), apple cider (1 gallon), brown sugar (2 cups), granulated sugar (1 cup), and 12 cinnamon sticks. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugars are dissolved.
Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for an hour. Remove the pot from heat and cool completely.
Stir Everclear (2 liters) and vodka (1 1/2 cups) into cooled syrup and remove cinnamon sticks.
Pour Moonshine into 12, 16-ounce clean jars, add a fresh new cinnamon stick to each jar, screw the tops on (you're not going to process the jars for canning, you're just using the tops to cover the jars), and store in the fridge.
The moonshine is ready to drink immediately but the taste will improve significantly as the moonshine has a chance to sit and mellow for 2 weeks.

Notes

Gifting special touches: You may be wondering what to mix with apple pie moonshine. To give your jars that singular sparkle, don’t forget to plop in an extra stick of cinnamon. You could also add a couple of small slices of green apple, but warn your sippers about munching on these treats! The apple will soak up a ton of alcohol and may cause unanticipated intoxication. For another special touch, wrap the jar with a bit of twine and a handmade label.

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