Warm Apple Pie Moonshine: 1 Cozy Cocktail
Whip up a batch of Apple Pie Moonshine, a delightful boozy apple cocktail, perfect for sharing with friends. It’s a simple, warming drink with a festive flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 gallon
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering and Steeping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 (750 ml) bottle of 100-proof unflavored vodka or neutral grain spirit
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine apple cider, granulated sugar, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it steep for another hour.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices. Discard the spices.
- Allow the cider mixture to cool completely.
- Once cooled, stir in the vodka or neutral grain spirit.
- Pour the Apple Pie Moonshine into clean bottles and seal them tightly.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add an extra cinnamon stick.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
- This moonshine can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a year.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (varies based on alcohol content)
- Sugar: Approximately 25-30g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: 0mg