Mojito Moonshine

By draingal

Ingredients

• Moonshine
• 1 bunch of mint
• 2 59 oz containers of limeade
• 375 ml Everclear (191 proof) grain alcohol
• 1 cup light rum
• 1 batch of simple syrup recipe included
• 3 limes
• Simple Syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 bunch of mint roughly chopped or broken into large chunks

Preparation

Step 1

Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, add sugar, water and mint; bring to a boil.
Boil for 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolved.
Allow to cool.
Strain mint pieces from liquid before using.
Moonshine
In a large stock pot or container add the mint and use the handle of a wooden spoon to smash or muddle it to release the oils.
Add limeade, Everclear, rum and simple syrup.
Add the juice of 3 limes and the lime halves to the container.
Cover and store in the refrigerator for 3 days.
After 3 days, remove moonshine and strain out the limes and mint pieces.
Ladle moonshine into clean mason jars, leaving a ½ inch head.
Place lids on jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 1 month before enjoying.