Apple Pie Moonshine
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Apple Pie Moonshine
Description
Apple Pie Moonshine combines apple cider and apple juice with brown and granulated sugar and cinnamon sticks, all simmered together to create a spiced base. Once simmered and flavored, vodka is stirred in to create a strong but smooth, apple-flavored alcohol drink. The process of simmering the mixture gently extracts the warmth and aroma of cinnamon, blending it with the natural sweetness and tartness of the apples.
This drink can be enjoyed warm, providing a cozy beverage with soothing spice, or cooled and stored for later use. The balance between the sweetness from sugar and the acidity from the apple components gives the drink a harmonious character. It is suitable as a seasonal cocktail, especially in autumn when apple and cinnamon flavors are appreciated.
Make sure to remove the cinnamon sticks before serving or bottling to avoid overly strong or bitter notes. The finished product can be refrigerated in airtight containers to preserve its flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 qt apple cider 32 ounces
- 2 qt apple juice 32 ounces
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 750 ml vodka 24.5 ounces
Instructions
- In a large stock pot add apple cider, apple juice, brown and granulated sugar and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a soft boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vodka. Remove cinnamon sticks.
- Enjoy warm or cool and place in airtight containers and refrigerate.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.