There’s no shortage of tasty apples here on the Eastern Shore. Here’s a great apple moonshine recipe to take advantage of this wonderful fruit supply and make amazing cocktails for your next party.
This is a super easy-to-make, no-still moonshine. The key steps to great no-still moonshine are to plan well in advance (I like to let the moonshine sit for several weeks so the flavors can fuse) and use quality grain alcohol.
No-Still Apple Moonshine
No-Still Apple Moonshine is a fun and easy way to make a flavorful, homemade drink with a kick. This recipe blends the sweetness of fresh apples with warm spices and a touch of smooth alcohol for a drink that’s perfect for sipping or sharing. I love making this during the fall when the flavors of apple and cinnamon feel just right. It’s a great addition to any gathering or a cozy night by the fire!
Ingredients
- 750 ml grain alcohol – 190 proof, or the highest available. Get Everclear, if it’s available
- ½ gal apple juice
- ½ gal apple cider
- 3 cups sugar
- 12 cinnamon sticks, divided
- ½ tsp cinnamon, ground
Instructions
- Bring to a boil, apple juice, cider, sugar, nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and 6 cinnamon sticks.
- Simmer and cover for 1 hour.
- Remove from the heat source and let cool.
- After the mixture is completely cooled, add alcohol.
- Add grain alcohol to the mixture. **NOTE – Do not handle near open flame or heating source. Grain alcohol is highly flammable.
- Remove cinnamon sticks out and pour into jars.
- Place remaining (uncooked) 6 cinnamon sticks into jars.
- Affix lids onto jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 10 weeks before enjoying.
Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 750ml of grain alcohol – 190 proof, or the highest available. Get Everclear, if it’s available
- 1/2 gallon of apple juice
- 1/2 gallon of apple cider
- 3 cups of sugar
- 12 cinnamon sticks – divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
- Bring to a boil, apple juice, cider, sugar, nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and 6 cinnamon sticks.
- Simmer and cover for 1 hour.
- Remove from the heat source and let cool.
- After the mixture is completely cooled, add alcohol.
- Add grain alcohol to the mixture. **NOTE – Do not handle near open flame or heating source. Grain alcohol is highly flammable.
- Remove cinnamon sticks out and pour into jars.
- Place remaining (uncooked) 6 cinnamon sticks into jars.
- Affix lids onto jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 10 weeks before enjoying.
