Apple Cider Moonshine
- Louisburg Cider Mill
- Nov 17, 2024
- 1 min read
Thanksgiving is right around the corner - and for some, family events usually include a festive drink. This is just one way to use a bit of Louisburg Cider Mill Old Fashioned Apple Cider in with your celebrations.
Ingredients
1/2 Gallon Apple Juice
1 C. Brown Sugar
1 C. Granulated Sugar
A few dashes of Nutmeg
A few dashes of Cinnamon
6 Cinnamon Sticks, snapped in half
2 Honeycrisp Apples, cut into 2 inch chunks
1 750 ml bottle Everclear 80 to 151 Proof
Instructions
Combine the cider, juice, sugars and apple chunks, bring to a vigorous boil, sprinkle in the spices and continue to boil for 10 more minutes, reducing it a bit.
Remove the mixture from the heat and cool completely.
Once the mixture is at room temperature, mash up the apples with a potato masher (if you put them in) and then strain the moonshine.
Add in the Everclear, stir.
Place a fresh cinnamon stick in each container. This will yield 4-5 quart sized mason jars full
Store the moonshine in a cold garage or refrigerator.
Give it a quick shake before pouring.
Shop at LouisburgCiderMill.com for some of these ingredients and see what other items you can add to your pantry this season!
If you can't find it online, visit our Country Store in Louisburg, KS for some more options!
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