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Apple Pie Moonshine

This apple cider-infused cocktail, made with vodka, apple cider, lemon, ginger, and spices, is very strong, but undeniably spectacular.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
10 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 4 small lemons halved, preferably organic
  • 2 small navel oranges halved, preferably organic
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise
  • Two (2-inch) pieces ginger root peeled
  • 4 cups moonshine (or substitute unflavored vodka)
  • 4 apples unpeeled and quartered (any variety), preferably organic

Instructions

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  1. In a 2-gallon (7.6-liter) pot, bring the cider, sugar, lemons, oranges, spices, and ginger to a gentle boil. Cook for 5 minutes. Take the pot off the heat and let it cool completely.
  2. Stir the moonshine and apples into the cooled cider. Cover and let it sit overnight at room temperature.
  3. The next day, remove and discard the citrus. Take a nip and, if a stronger spice flavor is desired, leave the spices in the moonshine; otherwise, strain them out.
  4. Transfer the moonshine to 1-quart Mason jars with lids wide enough to contain the apples. Screw on the lids and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve or gift your apple pie moonshine. (If you can, put this apple pie moonshine together ahead of time and let it mellow in the fridge for a week.)
  5. When you're ready to impress friends or just get a little tipsy, serve it chilled over ice.

Notes

  • Make-ahead--The apple pie moonshine is best if made at least a week before using. 
  • Make-ahead--The apple pie moonshine is best if made at least a week before using. 
  • Storage--Store moonshine in glass containers or jars in the fridge for up to 4 months.
  • Scaling the recipe--The recipe can be halved to make a smaller batch.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Trans Fat 0g Sodium 12mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 33g 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.