1. Honey Moonshine Drinks

Honey moonshine tastes just as good as it sounds, especially when you do everything right. Fortunately for the novice distiller, a proper honey moonshine isn’t that hard to make. How to make moonshine - click...

Honey Moonshine

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The bees won't know what hit 'em!

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Ingredients

• 5 Gallons of Filtered Water
• 1 Gallon of Honey
• 1 Small Packet of Distillers Yeast

• 1 Tsp of Yeast Nutrient
  
  Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Mixing Paddle
• Fermentation Bucket
• Auto Siphon
• Airlock
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 120°F.
2. Add 1 gallon of honey and stir until completely dissolved.
3. Mix honey water with 2.5 gallons of 70°F water, the resulting temperature being around 95°F.
4. Let mix cool to 70°F or below, transfer to fermentation bucket, then add the yeast and nutrient.
5. Close the lid, put airlock in place, and let ferment at 70° F for at least 2 weeks.
6. After fermentation is complete let settle for 5 to 7 days.
7. Transfer the wash to moonshine still using siphon tube, leaving any sediment in the fermenter.
8. Distill and collect all the cuts as you normally would.

Notes

Using yeast nutrient is recommended since it will help the yeast to process all the sugars in the honey into liquor. When mixing honey with water make sure that no lumps or layering takes place, everything has to be uniform for fermentation.

The final proof and flavor will largely depend on the type of still you use, though we’d recommend shooting for a slightly lower proof in order to retain more delicate honey flavor.

2. Water Melon Moonshine Recipe

With so many watermelons all over the place come ripe season, it’s no wonder that you’d want to make a watermelon moonshine. The good news is that watermelon is full of simple sugars that can be used for fermentation. The not so good news is that you’ll have to work a bit to get those sweet sugars into your mash.

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Ingredients

• 10 Peaches
• 25 cups of Sugar (granulated)
• 5 gallons of Filtered Water
• 15 Limes
• 1 1/4 Large Watermelon
• 1 Small Packet Yeast (Wine or Distiller's Yeast)

• 1 1/4 Cup of Chopped Raisins
  
  Equipment​s

• Boiling Pot
• Fermentation Bucket
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Fine Cheesecloth
• Mixing Spoon
• Blender
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Extract juice form watermelon and peaches making sure to save pulp.
2. In five quarts of water, boil pulp for half an hour.
3. Strain and add water to juice.
4. Let cool to lukewarm and add water until you have five gallons total.
5. Add in all ingredients to primary fermentation vessel omitting only the yeast.
6. Cover with cloth and let sit.
7. After one day add yeast.
8. Let sit for one week making sure to stir daily.
9. Strain off raisins.
10. Next fit fermentation trap and let sit for four more weeks before bottling.
11. Cut the peaches and the watermelon into cubes and run them through the blender.
12. Put the resulted blend into the cheesecloth to strain the juice from the pulp. Apply pressure to maximize output.
13. Strain the resulting juice into the boiling pot, add raisins and bring the liquid to 160°F for quick pasteurization.
14. Mix in sugar until fully dissolved.
15. Add water to get 5 gallons of liquid in total then let it cool to room temperature.
16. Transfer the mixture to fermentation bucket
17. Pitch the yeast into the bucket
18. Close the bucket and attach the airlock, ensuring an airtight seal.
19. Let it ferment fully until all activity in the airlock stops, then wait for at least 3-4 days more.
20. Open the fermenter and use the siphon tube to transfer the wash off the yeast and other sediment into your still's boiler.
21. Distill the mash as normal.

Notes

We’d recommend making some more peach and watermelon juice to mix with the spirit for the final drink. Freeze & Blend the fruits for a great moonshine smoothie!

It is very important to discard the first 5oz or so (the foreshots) of the collected runnings as these usually contain methyl and other harmful fusel oils.

Make sure to collect the liquid into glass vessels, do not use plastic, as the spirit coming out of the still is hot.

It's recommended to use smaller vessels in order to observe the exact distinction between different fractions (cuts) of the moonshine.

If needed, taste the spirit by mixing a small amount with an equal amount of cold drinking water.

3. Strawberry Brandy Moonshine Recipe

If you ever wondered if it’s a good idea to make a spirit while eating fresh strawberries, this strawberry brandy is exactly the confirmation you’ve been waiting for. 

Just make sure to have some frozen strawberries stashed in the freezer or make a trip to a local grocery store and pick something good. Hence this recipe is quite simple and easy to make, without any complex processing. Just mix things up, pitch that yeast, ferment then distill. It doesn’t get any better than this!

Strawberry Brandy 

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Nothin' like a good summertime brandy!

Click here for detailed information on this moonshine recipe.

Ingredients

5 lbs of Sugar
5 Gallons of Drinking Water
6 lbs of Frozen Strawberries
1 Small Packet of Distillers or Turbo Yeast

Equipment - See our guide here!

Large Mixing Bowl
Boiling Pot
Mixing Spoon
Fermentation Bucket
Airlock
Siphon Tube
Moonshine Still

Instructions

Put strawberries into a bowl and let thaw.
Pour one gallon of water into a pot, warm to about 90°F, then add 5 pounds of sugar, mix well until fully dissolved.
Once the strawberries have thawed mash them into puree, then add the sugar syrup.
Dump the mix into the fermenter then add the remaining 4 gallons of water.
Add yeast, close the lid, put airlock in place and let ferment completely for about 10 days at room temperature.
Once the fermentation is done, strain the wash off any solids in the fermenter into the still using a siphon tube.
Distill as you normally do, divide into cuts then package for storage and sippin'!

4. Sour Mash Moonshine Recipe

The truth is that sour mash is a very powerful technique from the professional distilling toolkit that lets you maintain virtually the same flavor and quality of the shine over numerous runs. This is achieved by keeping the original mash and adding backset to it, which lowers the pH of the mash and wards off any unwanted bacteria or wild yeast.

Sour Mash Moonshine 

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Prove your mastery of 'shining with this handy guide!

Ingredients

1. 10 lbs of Cracked white corn
2. 5 lbs of Corn meal
3. 2 lbs of Table Sugar (granulated)
4. 2 lbs Malted barley
5. 8 Gallons of Filtered Water
6. 1 Small Packet of Distillers Yeast
   
   

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Fermentation Bucket
• Boiling Pot
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Strainer/Filter (optional)
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Take corn out of manure and wash
2. Roll corn to crack it
3. Place corn into 55 gallon barrel
4. Next add half bushel of corn meal
5. Pour in five pounds of sugar
6. Fill remainder of barrel with water.
7. In about 21 days a red skim will appear.
8. Push a hose with a stopper at the end to the bottom of the barrel.
9. Blow out stopper.
10. Next step is to siphon off mixture until approximately 4 inches are left at the bottom of the barrel.
11. Strain the remainder of the liquid.
12. Place in cooker and cook until it boils, then simmer.
13. This should yield 1.5 gallons of 105 proof moon shine.
14. Heat 5 gallons of water to 150°F in the boiling pot.
15. Mix in 5 pounds pf cracked corn, 5 pounds of corn meal, 1 pound of table sugar and 2 pounds of malted barley and hold at 150°F for about 2 hours.
16. Chill to room temperature, transfer to the fermenter, add yeast, close the lid, and place the airlock ensuring an airtight seal.
17. Let ferment for 10-14 days until airlock activity stops completely for 1-2 days.
18. Rack the wash off the yeast sediment into the still using the siphon and strainer.
19. Do not discard the yeast sediment and grains from the fermenter, add about 3 gallons of warm water for the duration of the distilling run.
20. Run the still hot and fast, collect all the runnings without making cuts, run down to 20 proof.
21. Collect the remaining wash from the distiller (backset), mix in 1 pounds of sugar until completely dissolved, cool to room temperature then add to the fermenter with the diluted sediment from the previous fermentation.
22. Add fresh yeast, close the lid, place airlock and let ferment for 10-14 days.
23. When the fermentation is finished, transfer the wash with a siphon tube into the still.
24. Do not dump the yeast sediment and grains, add 3 gallons of warm water and set the fermenter aside.
25. Add the collected runnings from the previous distillation run into the still with the wash.
26. Run the distillation as you normally would, in this case managing all the cuts properly.
27. Collect the backset from the still, chill it to room temperature, mix in 1 pound of sugar and add to the fermenter.
28. Repeat steps 9 to 14 several times to generate a proper sour mash moonshine.

Notes

With proper skill and grain management the sour mash cycle can be repeated almost indefinitely.

It makes sense to maintain the cycle if you’re planning to distill on a regular basis with a proper schedule.

Check the smell and taste of the mash after every fermentation cycle, replace the spent grains with fresh ones or restart the cycle if you feel like the quality is not as good as in the previous run.

If you’re distilling only occasionally, maintaining a sour mash cycle may prove to be too much trouble.

5. Barley Corn Moonshine Recipe

The approach is really simple and doesn’t involve any sophisticated methods to get things done. Just make sure to ferment it thoroughly and manage the cuts well while distilling. If ya get it right it’ll be a splendid old-school moonshine that’ll make a great drink on a cold winter night, or just anytime you fee’like sipping on it!

Barley Corn Moonshine

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As ol' fashion as it gets!

Ingredients

• 15 lbs of Barley
• 10 lbs of Dark Molasses
• 10 lbs of Cracked Corn
• 1 Can of Malt Syrup
• 6 Gallons of Filtered Water
• 1 Small Packet of Distillers or Bakers Yeast
• 1 Teaspoon of Amylase Enzyme (Optional)
  
  
  Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Mixing Paddle
• Fermentation Bucket
• Siphon Tube
• Airlock
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Pour 6 gallons of water into a boiling pot, bring to around 90°F, then add barley, dark molasses, cracked corn and malt syrup.
2. Mix the ingredients well, remove any grains that float on top.
3. Transfer the mixture with all the remaining solids into a fermentation bucket, let cool to room temperature, then add yeast.
4. Close the lid, put the airlock in place, allow to ferment completely (should take about 2 weeks).
5. After fermentation has stopped, wait for 2 more days then use a siphon tube to transfer the wash to the moonshine still, leaving all the solids and sediment behind in the fermenter.
6. Distill as you normally would to get optimal efficiency and proof from your still.

Notes

We’d suggest using amylase enzyme to ensure proper starch conversion in such a grain-heavy mash. For this, you need to add 1 teaspoon of enzyme to the mash right after transferring it to the fermenter and leave it for about an hour before pitching yeast.

Simple barley can be substituted with malted barley for better efficiency and to avoid using amylase enzyme in the first place.

The final flavor and proof of the moonshine depends on the type of still you’ll be using to distill it. Check out our guide to stillin' to learn more!

6. Popcorn Sutton Moonshine Recipe

This recipe is based on his renowned moonshine that uses both sugar and corn meal to make the timeless Tennessee spirit that the man used to sell from the back of his legendary truck.

Popcorn Sutton Moonshine

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A simple recipe from the Master himself: Popcorn Sutton!

Ingredients

• 5 lbs of Sugar
• 4 gallons Filtered Water
• 2 1/2 lbs of Coarse Ground White Corn Meal
• 1 small packet Yeast (preferably Distiller's Yeast)

• 1 gallon of Malt (rye, corn or barley)
  
  Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Fermentation Bucket
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Cheesecloth
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Add 1 gallon of water to the pot and bring it to boil.
2. Add cornmeal and cook, don’t forget to stir occasionally.
3. Remove the heat and let the cornmeal cool down some, then add the remaining water, then mix in the sugar and ground malt.
4. Transfer mixture into the fermenter, let it cool to room temperature then add yeast.
5. Let the mash ferment completely until no visible activity can be detected.
6. Rack the wash off the yeast sediment with a siphon tube into the still's boiler.
7. Distill the wash as normal.

Notes

Classic Popcorn Sutton mash undergoes open fermentation, so just need to cover the bucket with a cheesecloth and let it ferment.

More cautious folk are concerned the mash might get infected with wild yeast or bacteria. We are of that mindset and recommend using a proper fermentation bucket with an airtight seal and an airlock in place.

Preferably use a copper pot still for this one in order to keep it true to the way Popcorn Sutton used to do it. 

Manage the cuts thoroughly, as you’re aiming for the very hearts to get that legendary moonshine flavor.

Adjust recipe to size of container. Cornmeal should equal about half or less of container.

7. Applejack Moonshine Recipe

Applejack moonshine is probably as old as the USA, and it’s darn good drinkin’ if you ask us. Making this one, however, is a bit different from what you’re probably used to as a moonshiner.

Applejack Moonshine

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A historical method to a unique and tasty beverage! Impress your friends by making your own!

How to Make Applejack?

Ingredients

• 5 gallons Unpasteurized Apple Cider
• 5 pounds Table or Cane Sugar (granulated)

• 1 packet of Yeast (preferably Cider Yeast, check out our guide on yeast)
  
  Equipment​s

• Boiling Pot
• Fermentation Bucket
• Mixing Spoon
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Strainer/Filter (optional)
• Storage Vessel (5 gal is ideal size)
• Freezer w/ space for 5-gallon storage vessel

Instructions

1. Pour one gallon of apple cider into the boiling pot, heat it up to about 160°F then mix in the sugar until dissolved completely.
2. Mix the resulting syrup with the remaining 4 gallons of apple cider in a sanitized fermentation bucket.
3. Let mixture cool to below 75 degrees and then add yeast.
4. Cover the bucket with an airtight lid, place the airlock and let ferment for a minimum of five days until complete stop of any activity in the fermenter. The airlock shouldn't have any movement for 1-2 days.
5. After fermentation is complete, separate the liquid from the yeast by siphoning off the liquid into a separate storage vessel.
6. Put the vessel with the strained cider into the freezer.
7. Check back periodically for ice crystal formation atop of the liquid and remove them.

Notes

The more ice you remove, the higher the proof will be of the remaining cider.

Typically, ice formation will slow significantly around 30-40% ABV.

8. Sweet Feed Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Sweet Feed Moonshine 

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Where there's a will there's a way!

Ingredients

• 5 lbs of Sugar
• 10 lbs of Sweet Feed or Similar Horse Feed
• 5 Gallons of Water
• 1 Small Packet of Distillers Yeast

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Mixing Spoon
• Fermentation Bucket
• Thermometer
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube or Cheesecloth
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Pour one gallon of water into the boiling pot, bring to boil.
2. Mix in 5 pounds of sugar until fully dissolved.
3. Pour 4 gallons of water into the fermentation bucket, then add 10 pounds of sweet feed, mix well.
4. Add the sugar syrup, let cool to room temperature, then add yeast.
5. Close the lid tightly, put airlock in place, let ferment for about 10-14 days at room temperature.
6. Separate the wash from the solids either by pouring through a cheesecloth or using a siphon tube, collect the was in the moonshine still.
7. Distill as usual, manage cuts accordingly, collect the spirit, and jar for use later. (or now!)

Notes

Horse feed is likely to burn to the bottom of the pot of the still, so make sure to filter the wash well when transferring it from the fermenter.

Distillers yeast seems to be the best pick for this type of mash, however you can experiment with other types as well. The flavor and proof of the spirit will largely depend on the type of still you’ll be using.

9. Corn Mash Moonshine Recipe

Just make sure that you’re using quality corn seeds for the mash, well-ground (but not into flour, mind you). Both the fermentation and distillation steps should be fairly simple with this moonshine recipe, so even inexperienced runners can get great results with this one.

If you’re still learning how to perfect your shine, we recommend you check our guides on how to make moonshine and common distilling equipment!

How To Make Corn Mash Moonshine Cocktail 

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A timeless classic, corn mash moonshine!

Ingredients

• 7 Pounds of Corn Seeds (cracked or milled)
• 7 Pounds of Table Sugar(granulated)
• 5 gallons of Filtered Water
• 1 Small Packet of Yeast (usually is 11grams)

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Fermentation Bucket
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Strainer/Filter (optional)
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Heat the water to ~100F to aid with mixing
2. Mix sugar with corn and water in the fermentation bucket by thoroughly stirring the liquid with a spoon for a couple of minutes.
3. Add the yeast then seal the bucket with the lid.
4. Place the airlock in the respective opening, making sure that the seal is airtight.
5. Allow the mash to ferment completely, which should take about 2 weeks in total. Once the bubbling in the airlock stops, leave for an additional 2-3 days.
6. Open the fermenter and rack the wash (filter off any solids and sediment) by using a siphon tube and (optional) filter.
7. Place the collected wash inside your still's boiler and fire it up!

Notes

Depending on your still type you may obtain different final proof of moonshine as well as drop rate. Pot still users may require a second (or third) still run to obtain higher proof moonshine. It is very important to discard the first 5oz or so (the foreshots) of the collected runnings as these usually contain methyl and other harmful fusel oils.

Make sure to collect the liquid into glass vessels, do not use plastic, as the spirit coming out of the still is hot. It's recommended to use smaller vessels in order to observe the exact distinction between different fractions (cuts) of the moonshine.

If needed, taste the spirit by mixing a small amount with an equal amount of cold drinking water. Patience and restraint are a 'shiners best companions!

10. ​Grape Juice Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Grape Juice Moonshine Brandy

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Distilling your own brandy is a true point of pride for any shiner, master your craft!

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Ingredients

• 10 Cans (11.5 oz.) of Welches 100% Frozen Grape Concentrate
• 7 lbs of Sugar (granulated)
• 5 Gallons of Filtered Water
• 1 packet of Wine or Distillers Yeast - check out our guide here!

Equipment

• Boiling Pot
• Fermentation Bucket
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Strainer/Filter (optional)
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Pour a gallon of water in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved completely.
3. Remove from heat and then add frozen grape concentrate.
4. Top it off with more water to get a total of 5 gallons.
5. Chill the wort to room temperature and pour it into the fermenter.
6. Pitch yeast, close the lid, put the airlock in place ensuring an airtight seal.
7. Let the mixture ferment for a couple of weeks until any activity in the airlock stops for at least 1-2 days.
8. Rack the wine off the yeast using a siphon tube directly into the still’s pot leaving any sediment in the fermenter.
9. Fire up the still and perform the distillation as usual.

Notes

It is very important to discard the first 5oz or so (the foreshots) of the collected runnings as these usually contain methyl and other harmful fusel oils.

Make sure to collect the liquid into glass vessels, do not use plastic, as the spirit coming out of the still is hot. It's recommended to use smaller vessels in order to observe the exact distinction between different fractions (cuts) of the moonshine.

If needed, taste the spirit by mixing a small amount with an equal amount of cold drinking water.

Optionally, you can put the resulting moonshine into a barrel to mature for added complexity. These barrels are made for whiskey ageing, but should suit the purpose just fine (avoid the ones with whiskey-specific spices)

11. Sugar Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Sugar Shine Alcoholic Beverage 

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Sugar Shine: the definition of keeping it simple!

Ingredients

• 8 lbs White Sugar
• 5 Gallons Filtered Water
• 2 Small Packets of Yeast (see our guide on great yeasts to use)
• 1 lb Raisins (optional)

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Fermentation Bucket
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Strainer/Filter (optional)
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Pour two gallons of water into a pot and heat it to no more than 120°F.
2. When the water reaches the desired temperature start adding a few pounds of sugar at a time.
   Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding more.
3. Keep adding sugar until all is dissolved.
4. Pour sugar syrup into the fermenter and add three more gallons of water.
5. Let the temperature drop to room temperature and then add yeast.
6. Close the fermenter, place the airlock in place and let the mash ferment. Raise temperature to about 70-80°F for faster fermentation and higher liquor yield.
7. Once the bubbling activity in the airlock stops completely, allow 2-3 more days for complete fermentation then open the fermenter.
8. Rack the wash off the yeast sediment into the still’s pot using a siphon tube.
9. Fire up the still and perform the distillation run.

Notes

Depending on still type used you may obtain varying proof readings of the final spirit.

If the proof is too low for your liking, collect all the fractions (without the foreshots) and distill again.

It is very important to discard the first 5oz or so (the heads) of the collected runnings as these usually contain methyl and other harmful fusel oils.

Preferably use smaller glass vessels to collect the runnings in order to better manage the resulting fractions.

If necessary, taste the spirit by mixing a small amount with an equal amount of cold water.

Keep in mind , that it’s best to stay sober and focused during the run!

12. Corn Whiskey Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Corn Whiskey and Moonshine

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A 'shiners delight!

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Ingredients

• 10 Lbs Cane Sugar
• 10 Lbs Cracked Corn
• 5 Gallons of Filtered Water
• 1 Tablespoon of Amylase Enzyme
• 4oz Toasted White Oak Chips
• 1 Small Packet of Turbo or Distillers Yeast

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Fermentation Bucket
• Siphon Tube
• Airlock
• Immersion chiller (optional)
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Pour 5 gallons of water into the pot and bring to 165°F.
2. Add 10 lbs of cracked corn, mix well, add amylase enzyme and let sit for 90 minutes.
3. Throw away all the kernels that are left floating on top.
4. Add sugar and stir well until sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Use immersion chiller to cool the wort or let it cool down on its own, then transfer it to the fermenter.
6. When the wort is at room temperature add yeast, cover the fermenter with a lid, put airlock in place.
7. Keep the bucket at room temperature or slightly higher, in shade, let the wort ferment completely until no activity is seen in the airlock (should take about 2 weeks).
8. Transfer the wash into the still using a siphon tube, leaving the yeast sediment and corn in the fermenter.
9. Distill the wash as you normally would and collect all your hearts into a single jar.
10. Add oak chips after the moonshine has cooled and let it sit a couple of days to get more color and flavor.

Notes

Use a hydrometer to check the potential liquor content before and after fermentation.

You can substitute the siphon tube with a cheesecloth to strain the wash off the corn.

Optionally, you can replace the amylase enzyme with 1.5 of ordinary brewers or distillers barley malt added together with cracked corn.

The moonshine is good to drink right after distilling and cooling without the oak chips. However, to get more flavor and complexity it’s better to age the moonshine for a couple of days.

13. Potato Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Potato Moonshine Cocktail Drink

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A great recipe to test out your shinin' skills to achieve a high proof run!

Author: Marcia Scott

Ingredients

• 20 lbs of Potatoes
• 1 lb of Table Sugar (granulated)
• 2 lbs of Barley Malt (basic brewers or distillers, non-caramelized)
• 7 gallons of Filtered Water
• 1-2 packets of yeast (read our guide on moonshine yeast types)

Equipment

• Boiling Pot
• Potato Masher
• Fermentation Bucket
• Mixing Spoon
• Airlock
• Siphon Tube
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them in small 1-inch cubes.
2. Put the potatoes in a pot and fill it with water until it covers the potatoes.
3. Boil the potatoes for at least 15 minutes.
4. Mash the boiled potatoes (it doesn't need to be perfect)
5. Transfer all of the solids and liquids from the pot into the fermentation bucket.
6. Top it all off with at least 5 gallons of clean drinking water.
7. Mix in the sugar with a spoon.
8. Mix in malted barley (preferably pre-milled).
9. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (or use a homebrew chiller to speed things up).
10. Pitch the yeast.
11. Close the fermenter, make sure the lid is airtight, put the airlock in place
12. Monitor airlock activity, the fermentation should take about 2 weeks, wait until the bubbling in the airlock has stopped for at least 3-4 days.
13. Open the fermenter, rack off any solids and sediment from the mash with a siphon tube into the still’s boiler.
14. Fire up your still and run as normal!

Notes

Depending on still type you may get varying proof readings and dripping speeds.

To get authentic vodka you will either need a column still for a single run or a pot still with at least two, preferably three distillations back to back. See our guide on moonshine to learn more!

Discard the first 5oz (the heads) of your run.

Use small glass vessels to collect the spirit and divide the cuts.

Taste test the runs if necessary by mixing a small amount with cold water.

If you’re making vodka, the high proof spirit needs to be diluted (cut down) with an equal amount of clean drinking water.

14. Dreamsicle Moonshine Recipe

Get ready to fall on your butt with this Dreamsicle Moonshine recipe because it’s that good!

How To Make Dreamsicle Moonshine Cocktail 

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A recipe that's oh so dreamy!

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Ingredients

• 3 Cups of 190+ Proof Moonshine
• 1/2 Cup of Powdered French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
• 4 Teaspoons of Vanilla Extract
• 2 Cups of Table Sugar
• 1 Gallon of Orange Juice

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Mixing Spoon
• Storage Container or Moonshine Jars

Instructions

1. Pour 1 gallon of orange juice into the pot and bring it to a boil.
2. Mix in vanilla extract, sugar, and coffee creamer, stir well until fully dissolved.
3. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool to room temperature, then add moonshine.
4. Transfer to storage container or bottles and keep for at least a couple of days before drinking.

Notes

Preferably keep the mixture in a cool and dark place like the fridge.

The longer you mature it, the mellower the taste will become.

Use Everclear if you must, but we recommend you experience the glory that is making infusions with your own shine. Check out our guide on how to make moonshine!

15. Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe

Read this fun moonshine recipe named Apple Pie Moonshine. This great tasting apple pie cocktail drink does pack quite a kick if your not careful. The longer it sits in the fridge the better it seems to get. It makes a great gift for your family, friends, loved ones. Pinterest PIN [https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/570690584033988569/] for this apple pie moonshine recipe

How To Make Apple Pie Moonshine Cocktail Drink Recipe 

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Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider (preferably organic)
• 4 cups apple juice (preferably organic)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 (750 ml) bottle of moonshine

Instructions

1. Combine the cider, juice, sugars, and cinnamon sticks in a large saucepan.
2. Over medium high heat, bring to a boil.
3. Turn off heat and let it cool to room temperature.
4. After it is cooled, stir in the moonshine.
5. That’s it! You’ve just made apple pie moonshine.
6. Pour it into sterile mason jars (straining through cheesecloth if you wish), you can also had a cinnamon stick to each jar if you would like.
7. It’s ready to drink now, but it gets even better with a little age on it.
8. This made about 2 and 1/2 quarts.

Notes

Also read Extra Thought for uninterrupted supply trick

16. Drunken Gummy Bears Moonshine Recipe

Caution: Drunken Gummy Bears can become an addiction on their own if you’re not careful enough, but add liquor and they get even more irresistible! The perfect party snack everyone will love and get drunk on without even noticing.

How To Make Drunken Gummy Bears Cocktail

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The greatest party trick of all time!

Author: Marcia Scott

Ingredients

• 1 Jar of Moonshine or Bottle Vodka
• 1 Pack of Gummy Bears (Haribo recommended!)

Equipment

• Glass Container / Bowl - NOT Plastic

Instructions

1. Fill the glass container with Gummy Bears leaving plenty of headspace as bears will expand considerably.
2. Add your moonshine/vodka so it covers the Gummy Bears.
3. Shake the container, close it, and put it in the fridge.
4. Store for at least 3 days, shake gently twice a day to ensure proper mixing.
5. Pour on tray or into glasses and serve.

Notes

Gummy Bears will absorb all the liquor and expand considerably, so make sure that the vessel has plenty of room for that. You can vary the amount of spirit used to make the bears more or less boozy according to taste. Using your own moonshine adds tons of kudos to the mix, impress your friends!
These glasses make a perfect serving container!

17. Basil Lemon Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Basil Lemon Moonshine 

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Basil Lemon Moonshine Drink Recipe - Both Alcoholic and Non fermented versions.

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Recipe type: Infusion

Cuisine: Basil Lemon Moonshine Drink

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup of Sugar
• 6 Fresh Basil Leaves
• 3 Tablespoons of Water
• 3 Cups of Shredded Fresh Basil
• 2 (2- x 1-inch) Lemon Peel Strips
• 2 (2- x 1-inch) Lemon Peel Strips
• 1 (750-milliliter) Bottle of Moonshine (Ex. Ole Smoky Original Tennessee Moonshine)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan cook water and sugar over medium heat.
2. Stir often for 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Let cool for 10 minutes and stir in 2 lemon peel strips, moonshine, and shredded basil.
4. Pour mix into a large glass jar and seal with a lid.
5. Let chill for 24 hours to two weeks.
6. Strain into a bowl making sure to discard any solids.
7. Return to jar and add two lemon peel strips and basil leaves.
8. Place in refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Notes

Basil Lemon Moonshine Cocktail Recipe

18. Apple Cider Moonshine Recipe

We’ll be mixing the tasty moonshine you should already have at hand with apple cider and some extra ingredients with the goal of having a bright and pronounced apple flavor in the final drink.

How To Make Apple Cider Moonshine Cocktail

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A great infusion to test out your 'shine!

Ingredients

• 1/2 Gallon Apple Juice
• 1/2 Gallon Apple Cider
• 4 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 Whole Clove
• 1 Cup White Sugar
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 5 Cups Moonshine Vodka
• 1/4 Cup Vanilla Extract

Equipment

• Boiling Pot
• Mixing Spoon

Instructions

1. Pour apple cider and apple juice into a pot, bring to about 150°F.
2. Mix in white and brown sugar until completely dissolved.
3. Add cinnamon stick and whole clove, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and cool completely.
5. Mix in moonshine and vanilla vodka into the cooled mixture.
6. Pour into bottles and refrigerate.

Notes

If 'fer some reason you don’t have any moonshine in the stash, you can make do with store-bought high-proof spirit such as Everclear or similar but you'll definitely miss out on the wow-factor!

19. Margarita Moonshine Recipe

You can use moonshine or any lime flavored fermented beverage will pack a punch at your any holiday party. If you want a less potent version, you can always sub vodka for the everclear.

How To Make Margarita Moonshine Drink: 

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Cuisine: Moonshine Margarita Cocktail Drink

Ingredients

• 1 Ounce of Lime Juice
• 0.5 Ounce of Orange Juice
• 1 Teaspoon of Granulated Sugar
• 1 Ounce of Moonshine
• Ice
• 1 Lime Wedge
• Sea Salt or Margarita Salt

Instructions

1. Into a cocktail shaker or cocktail glass add sugar, orange juice, and lime juice.
2. Pour ice and moonshine into cocktail shaker.
3. Shake well making sure to cover completely.
4. Run the lime wedge along the rim of the chilled cocktail glass.
5. Dip rim into salt.
6. Strain liquid into glass and serve.

Enjoy & Drink Responsibly! Not for underaged.

20. Jello Shots Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Moonshine Jello Drink Shots

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The perfect party favor. Surprise your guests with your very own moonshine jello shots!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Filtered Water (cold)
• 2-3 Jello Packages
• Small Plastic Jello Shot Cups
• 2 cups of Boiling Water
• 1-1 1/2 cups of Moonshine or Everclear

Instructions

1. Bring two cups of water to a boil in a pot.
2. Pour in Jello & stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
3. Next pour in desired amount of moonshine or vodka.
4. Add cool water to the mix until at the volume indicated on the Jello packets.
5. Place in small paper cups and chill.
6. Allow to sit in refrigerator for a minimum of four hours.

Notes

From our experience, Jello liquor mixtures will work up to the point where about 1/2 of the total water volume is replaced with liquor. So, if the Jello packet says to add dissolve in 1 cup, then add 1 more cup after, you can safely replace approx 1 cup of water with your moonshine.

Be aware of the proof of your shine! Adding 1 cup of plain store bought Vodka vs. adding 1 cup of your fire-breathing shine is a big difference! Feeling adventurous? Try hollowing out some lime halves to pour/set the mixture in instead of the cups!

21. Chocolate Peppermint Stick Moonshine Recipe

Chocolate Peppermint Moonshine 

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Author: Marcia Scott

How To Make Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cane Moonshine

Ingredients

• Moonshine
• Chocolate (dark)
• Peppermints

Instructions

1. Fill bottom of large jar with 1/2 cup soft peppermints.
2. Roughly chop 1 medium bar of dark chocolate and sprinkle on top.
3. Fill jar with moonshine and let sit for 2 weeks (mints should be fully dissolved)
4. Shake once every other day.
5. Serve warm.

Notes

You can use moonshine or any peppermint candy cane flavored fermented beverage will pack a punch at your any holiday party. If you want a less potent version, you can sub vodka for the everclear.

22. Cherry Pie Moonshine Recipe

Cherry Pie Moonshine Cocktail Drink Recipe 

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Author: Marcia Scott

How To Make Best Cherry Pie Cocktail:

Ingredients

• 4 Cups of Sugar
• 1 Gallon of Apple Cider
• 3 Sticks of Cinnamon
• Gallon of Cherry Juice
• 1.5 Cups of Everclear1
• 0.85 l.of Cherry Rum

Instructions

1. Mix juices, sugar, and cinnamon sticks into large pot.
2. Bring mixture to a boil and let boil for five minutes.
3. Let cool completely and add rum and Everclear.
4. This should make about 3 gallons.

Notes

1. You can use moonshine or any cherry flavored fermented beverage will pack a punch at your any holiday party. If you want a less potent version, you can sub vodka for the everclear.
2. Can be served with slice of lemon.
3. Hint of Strawberry really worked for us. Do not hesitate to add some strawberry flavors if you feel like it.

23. Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe

Apple Pie Moonshine Cocktail Drink Recipe

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How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine

Recipe For Moonshine Apple Pie Drink

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider (preferably organic)
• 4 cups apple juice (preferably organic)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 (750 ml) bottle of moonshine

Instructions

1. Combine the cider, juice, sugars, and cinnamon sticks in a large saucepan.
2. Over medium high heat, bring to a boil.
3. Turn off heat and let it cool to room temperature.
4. After it is cooled, stir in the moonshine.
5. That’s it! You’ve just made apple pie moonshine.
6. Pour it into sterile mason jars (straining through cheesecloth if you wish), you can also had a cinnamon stick to each jar if you would like.
7. It’s ready to drink now, but it gets even better with a little age on it.
8. This made about 2 and 1/2 quarts.

Notes

Also read Extra Thought for uninterrupted supply trick. Pinterest PIN [https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/570690584033988569/] for this apple pie moonshine recipe

24. Peach Pie Moonshine Recipe

Very easy to make, yet delivers a hefty punch in a wrapping you can’t get enough of. This party moonshine mix is dangerously tasty and deceitfully light until you try to stand up after a couple!

The ingredients can be sourced at any decent grocery store, and even in case you don’t have any moonshine on you, this part can also be substituted with something store-bought.

Dreamsicle Moonshine 

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A recipe that's oh so dreamy!

Ingredients

• 3 Cups of 190+ Proof Moonshine
• 1/2 Cup of Powdered French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
• 4 Teaspoons of Vanilla Extract
• 2 Cups of Table Sugar

• 1 Gallon of Orange Juice
  
  Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Mixing Spoon
• Storage Container or Moonshine Jars

Instructions

1. Pour 1 gallon of orange juice into the pot and bring it to a boil.
2. Mix in vanilla extract, sugar, and coffee creamer, stir well until fully dissolved.
3. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool to room temperature, then add moonshine.
4. Transfer to storage container or bottles and keep for at least a couple of days before drinking.

Notes

Preferably keep the mixture in a cool and dark place like the fridge.

The longer you mature it, the mellower the taste will become.

Use Everclear if you must, but we recommend you experience the glory that is making infusions with your own shine. Check out our guide on how to make moonshine!

25. Green Tea Moonshine Recipe

Green Tea Moonshine

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Also called green tea shot! Can be made sweet or with NO SWEET as you wish. Both versions below.

How To Make Sweet Green Tea Cocktail

Ingredients

Version 1 - NO SWEET

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• 4 Green Tea Bags
• 1 Jar of Georgia Moon Raw Corn Whiskey (Moonshine)

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Version 2 - SWEET

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• 4 Green Tea Bags
• 1 Jar of Georgia Moon Raw Corn Whiskey (Moonshine)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• Midori Melon Liqueur

Instructions

1. Version 1 - NO SWEET - Place tea bags into jar of moonshine and let bags steep for two weeks.
2. Version 2 - SWEET
3. Mix the water and sugar together in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the green tea bags to the pot. Take the pot off the heat and let the tea bags steep for about an hour, letting the syrup get back to room temperature. Once the green teasimple syrup has cooled, add a splash of Midori melon liquor.

Notes

1. Georgia Moon Raw Corn Whiskey (Moonshine) CAN be replaced with Everclear.
2. Once the green tea simple syrup has cooled, add a splash of Midori melon liquor for extra taste.
3. Can be served with slice of lemon.

26. Strawberry Lemonade Moonshine

This strawberry lemonade moonshine is quite simple to make and oh so good to enjoy. This is an infusion recipe, so no still is required. But of course, you can also use moonshine from your stash instead of the Everclear to get even better results.

The key to getting great taste with this recipe is using really fresh strawberries and lemon since these ingredients will have a huge impact on the final flavor.

How To Make Strawberry Lemonade Moonshine 

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A great party gift for the Spring and Summertime!

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Ingredients

• 4 Cups of Table Sugar
• 12 Cups of Water
• 4 Cups of Fresh Lemon Juice
• 4-5 Cups of Strawberry Purée
• 5 Cups of 190 proof Everclear (if you're a true 'shiner, substitute your hard work in here)

Equipment -Learn More Here!

• Mixing Vessel
• Mixing Spoon
• Storage Vessel

Instructions

1. Pre-heat water to about 90°F.
2. Stir in sugar until completely dissolved.
3. Let cool to room temperature.
4. Mix in strawberry purée and lemon juice.
5. Add in Everclear and stir well.
6. Strain the mix to remove all pulp.
7. Pour the mix into a storage vessel and put it in the refrigerator.
8. Let it mature for at least a couple of weeks.
9. The longer it matures the mellower the taste.
10. Pour mix into a jar and let sit in refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.

Notes

The more time jar sits in the refrigerator, the better it will get. When jarring the final mix, jar a small amount separate to taste test. This way, you do not have to open a large jar if it is not ready. You can adjust the amount of Mooonshine / Everclear depending on desired liquor content.

27. Lemonade Moonshine Recipe

This lemonade moonshine recipe infusion gives a great spin to ordinary lemonade turning it into a tasty booze bomb. The best part – it’s really simple to make. All the ingredients can be sources at any grocery store, and making it takes about half an hour.

How To Make Lemonade Moonshine 

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Pucker up with this Lemonade Moonshine Recipe!

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Ingredients

• 6 Cups of Water
• 2 Cups of Table Sugar (Granulated)
• 2 Cups of Vodka Moonshine or Everclear
• 2 Cups of Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  

Equipments - See our guide here!

• Boiling pot
• Mixing spoon
• Storage vessel or Jars

Instructions

1. Add water into the pot and heat it to around 75°F.
2. Add sugar and stir with a spoon until completely dissolved.
3. Let the water cool to room temperature then add moonshine and lemon juice.
4. Pour the mixture into the storage vessel or bottle it.
5. Store in the fridge for at least a couple of days.

Notes

The longer the mixture sits in maturation the more balanced the flavor gets.

It may taste too tart for some depending on the lemons used, so add a bit of sugar when serving according to taste.

Add some flair and bragging rights by using your own moonshine vodka for this recipe!

29. Jelly Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Jelly Moonshine Drink At Home

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A unique twist on a great treat!

Serves: 6 Pints

Ingredients

• 5 1/4 Cups of Table Sugar
• 1/2 Tsp. of Margarine
• 3 Cups of Your Best While Lightning (or White Wine if you wanna be lazy)
• 1 Packet of Gelatin (or Pectin for Vegan version)

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling pot
• Mixing spoon
• Mason jars (serving size - these work great!)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into the boiling pot.
2. Boil and stir until mix starts coagulating.
3. Skim off all foam from the pot.
4. While the mix is hot, pour into mason jars.
5. Screw on lids and place the jars in the fridge.
6. Let sit for around 2-3 days for the jelly to set properly.

Notes

Use heat gloves when handling the jars after boil to avoid burning your hands. Some users suggest making a water bath to cool the jelly before putting it in the fridge. Replace the wine with moonshine for a heftier kick and stronger flavor.

30. Spicy Apple Pear Gin Moonshine Recipe

It’s more common to use straight moonshine or vodka for infusions, so you rarely see a gin in the mix. Quite understandable, since gin already comes with a hefty spicy punch of juniper packed into it.

How To Make Spicy Apple-Pear Gin

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A unique infusion for our gin lovers!

Author: Marcia Scott

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of premium gin
• 3 red apples
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 red or orange pears

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Mixing vessel
• Storage vessel
• Siphon tube or cheesecloth

Instructions

1. Slice the apples and pears into cubes or slices and put them in the mixing vessel.
2. Add cinnamon sticks then pour in the gin so it covers the ingredients completely.
3. Cover the mixing vessel with a lid and put it in a cool and dark place.
4. Let the mixture sit for at least two weeks, shaking the vessel briefly once a day.
5. Taste the mixture periodically, and once the flavor is to your liking strain the liquid off the fruits into the storage vessel.
6. Store like any liquor.

Notes

We’d highly recommend distilling your own gin for this infusion to get maximum flavor. You can use dried fruits if fresh ones are hard to source, yet the flavor will be somewhat subdued. Do not use crushed cinnamon as it will affect the appearance and texture of the final drink.

Serve warm during winter months or on ice in summer with cinnamon sticks for garnish.

31. Watermelon Peach Brandy Moonshine Recipe

How To Create  Watermelon Peach Moonshine Brandy 

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Ingredients

• 10 Peaches
• 25 Cups of Sugar
• 5 gallons of Water
• 15 Limes (Juice Only)
• Wine or Distillers Yeast
• 1 1/4 Large Watermelon
• 1 1/4 Cup of Chopped Golden Raisins

Instructions

1. Start by extracting juice form watermelon and peaches making sure to save pulp.
2. Next boil the pulp in 5 quarts of water for half an hour.
3. After boiling, strain and add water to extracted juice.
4. Let cool to lukewarm temperature and add water until you have a total of 5 gallons.
5. Add in all other ingredients to primary fermentation vessel omitting the yeast.
6. Cover with cloth and let sit for 24 hours.
7. After 24 hours add yeast and stir daily for the next week.
8. Strain off raisins.
9. Lastly fit on fermentation trap and let sit for 4 more weeks.

32. Popcorn's White Lemonade Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Popcorn’s White Lemonade Alcoholic Drink 

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Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Recipe type: Infusion

Ingredients

• 3/4 Part Simple Syrup
• 1 Part Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 Parts Lemon/Lime Soda
• 1 1/4 Parts Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey

Instructions

1. Pour simple syrup, lemon juice, and whiskey into highball glass and fill with ice.
2. Top off with Lemon/Lime Soda.
3. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Notes

Enjoy this moonshine in any gathering with your friends and family. This moonshine has refreshing lemon taste. You can use some cinnamon powder and mint leaves for extra punch flavor.

33. Popcorn Southern Sweet Tea Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Popcorn’s Southern Sweet Tea

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A tribute to the Legend: Popcorn Sutton

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Sweet Iced Tea
• 1 Cup of Lemon or Lime Soda
• 1/2 Cup of Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Cup of Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey Or Similar Moonshine
• 1 Whole Lemon
• Ice

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Mixing Vessel
• Mixing Spoon

Instructions

1. Pour sweet iced tea, lemon juice, and moonshine into a mixing bowl.
2. Add lemon or lime soda.
3. Cut lemon into wedges.
4. Pour the mix into a serving glass, preferably with some ice, garnish with lemon wedge.

Notes

If you don’t have Popcorn Sutton’s moonshine ready, you can substitute with a similar moonshine, preferably lacking a very pronounced fruit character such as a good sugar shine recipe (we've got you covered).

In case there’s no moonshine in your stash at the moment, you can do with store-bought high-proof spirit such as Everclear.

34. Popcorn Julep Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Popcorn Julep Cocktail | Drink Recipe

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Very easy to make, share this recipe with anyone.

Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Recipe type: Infusion

Cuisine: Popcorn Julep

Ingredients

• 4 Mint Leaves
• Lemon/Lime Soda
• 2 Parts Agave Nectar
• 2 Parts Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey

Instructions

1. Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass omitting Lemon/Lime Soda and mix.
2. Fill with ice and add Lemon/Lime Soda.
3. Finish by garnishing with a mint spring.

Notes

Popcorn Julep Drink Recipe - Alcoholic versions

37. Apple Pie Brandy Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Apple Pie Brandy Moonshine Cocktail

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It makes a great gift for your family, friends, loved ones. I let the juices simmer for an hour so the liquid would reduce. It worked out great.

Cuisine: Alcohol Drinks Brandy

Ingredients

• 1 Cup of Honey
• 2 tsp. of Nutmeg
• 2 tsp. of Cinnamon Oil
• 1 Gallon of Apple Juice

Instructions

1. Heat 1 gallon of apple juice making sure not to exceed temperature 150 degrees.
2. Pour in 2 tsp. of cinnamon, 2 tsp. of nutmeg, and 1 cup of honey.
3. Stir mixture until everything dissolves.
4. Leave mixture to cool to room temperature.
5. Add in one fifth of rum, vodka, or shine. (Rum is preferred)Apple Pie Brandy Recipe
6. Pour into jars and let set for two weeks.
7. Extra Thoughts: I added a little vanilla after it cools... all I can say is FABULOUS!!

Notes

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38. White Whiskey Moonshine Recipe

Also famously named Popcorn’s Tennessee Spring Tea, Iced Tea Cocktail Whiskey Recipe – Sweet Cocktail.

Popcorn’s Tennessee Spring Tea 

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Author: MoonshineRecipe.org

Popcorn’s Tennessee Spring Tea | White Whiskey Recipe | Popcorn’s Tennessee Spring Tea 

Ingredients

Iced tea
6 Mint Leaves
3 Lemon Wedges
3/4 Parts Agave Nectar
3/4 Parts Peach Schnapps
1 1/4 Parts Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey

Instructions

Into mixing glass, pour in all ingredients omitting the iced tea and mix.
Fill with ice and add iced tea.
Finish by garnishing with lemon wedges.

40. Banana Brandy Moonshine Recipe

How To Make Banana Brandy Moonshine Drink 

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This one'll have you go - well, bananas!

Ingredients

• 20 Pounds of Ripe Yellow Bananas
• 5 Pounds of Table Sugar (Granulated)
• 5 Gallons of Water
• 1 Teaspoon of Yeast Nutrient
• 1 Small Packet of Wine Or Distillers Yeast

Equipment - See our guide here!

• Boiling Pot
• Blender
• Mixing Paddle
• Fermentation Bucket
• Auto Siphon
• Airlock
• Moonshine Still

Instructions

1. Peel bananas and blend to an uniform pulp.
2. Pour 1 gallon of water, bring it to a boil, then mix in sugar until fully dissolved.
3. Dump the banana pulp and the sugar syrup into the fermentation bucket, add the rest of the water as well.
4. Make sure that the mix is at room temperature, then add yeast nutrient and yeast.
5. Cover with lid, put airlock in place and keep the fermenter in a dark space with constant room temperature.
6. Allow to ferment completely (10-14 days) until no visible activity in the airlock for at least 2-3 days.
7. Open the fermenter, rack the wash off the yeast and fruit sediment into the still pot using a siphon tube.
8. Distill as you normally would to obtain maximum flavor. First timer? Learn how!

Notes

Your final proof and flavor will largely depend on the type of still used.Make sure to pick only ripe bananas that are full of flavor, avoid the green ones.

The moonshine is good to drink right after distillation, however you can play around with barrel-aging to get a more complex flavor profile. Picking the right type of yeast will have a significant impact on flavor, so we strongly recommend reading our guide on the moonshine yeast types.

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