Apple Pie Moonshine {a la mode}
Made with grain liquor, flavored vodka, apple cider, and spices, this Apple Pie Moonshine is a holiday drink that packs a punch! This spiced moonshine tastes just like drinking liquid apple pie. Perfect for holiday gift-giving!
Servings: 24 cups (6 quarts total)
Ingredients
- 64 ounces apple cider (1/2 gallon, pure apple cider, not apple cider vinegar)
- 64 ounces apple juice (1/2 gallon)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 12 cinnamon sticks , divided
- 3 cups 80 to 151 proof grain alcohol , such as Everclear®, depending how you strong you like it. (Or the highest proof vodka you can find.)
- 1 cup caramel vodka
- 1 cup vanilla vodka
Instructions
- Add the apple cider, apple juice, both sugars, apple pie spice, and 6 cinnamon sticks to an extra large stock pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and gently simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and COOL COMPLETELY to room temperature. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
- Stir in the grain alcohol, caramel vodka, and vanilla vodka to the cooled mixture.
- Place 6 fresh cinnamon sticks among 6, 32 ounce mason jars.
- Pour moonshine into the jars. Seal jars tightly with lids.
- This is delicious right after it's made, but it's strong. Ideally you should have the jars sit in a cool, dry, dark place for several weeks (the longer the better!) to mellow out before enjoying. This is great for sipping all winter, for entertaining, or pouring into smaller jars and giving as gifts!DRINK SLOWLY AND RESPONSIBLY AND KNOW YOUR LIMITS.NOTE: There's a ton of helpful information, tips, serving suggestions, and storage details in the article. Don't miss them!
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg