How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 2 quarts apple juice
• 2 quarts apple cider
• 2-4 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (750 ml) bottle of 100 to 150 proof alcohol such as vodka or Everclear®

Preparation

Step 1

Combine apple juice, cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and both sugars in a large stockpot. Heat over medium heat and bring almost to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for about one hour. Cool completely
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2. Strain out cloves and cinnamon sticks and stir in alcohol. If giving as gifts, pour into sanitized mason jars. Otherwise, serve hot or cold garnished with a cinnamon stick and/or apple slice. (Store in refrigerator).