Crock-Pot Lemonade Moonshine Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does lemonade moonshine last? ›

It is preferable to consume any unsealed bottles of moonshine right away. Moonshine has a longer shelf life than other simple spirits, lasting up to six months after opening. However, once a bottle of moonshine is opened, the shelf life is only 2-3 years.

Distillation is the only way to make moonshine, and distillation in pot stills is the most popular method. Distillation occurs when the corn mash—with appropriate amounts of sugar and yeast to cause fermentation—is heated in a large tank or pot.

You'd need at least 14 lemons. With this recipe, each 8-ounce glass will be 15-proof. For a stronger moonshine (30- proof), use 3 cups water, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup alcohol, and 1 cup lemon juice. If you only have 190-proof Everclear, you can make 25 cups of 30-proof lemonade moonshine.

Either way—it depends on your preference and the type of drink. For example, you might drink straight moonshine at room temperature. Or, warm up some apple pie moonshine for a toasty, comforting drink on a cold fall or winter night. You can also drink it as a chilled co*cktail with ginger ale or iced tea.

Moonshine does go bad, and you can determine this by taking a small sip which will have a foul taste or taste worse than you expected. Drinking moonshine that is old or contaminated can result in adverse effects.

Unopened flavored moonshine can last for years, un-refrigerated and away from sunlight.

Often called, "white lightening," moonshine is technically a white whiskey. Although the majority of the grain used to make moonshine is corn, it typically is made using malted barley and rye as well. Moonshine actually got it's name because it rose to popularity during prohibition in the United States.

Moonshine usually has an ABV of 40% but can sometimes be as high as 60%-80% ABV. Alcohol content can be converted to proof by multiplying it by two. So, 40% ABV is 80-proof. The distilling process is the key to a spirit's alcohol content.

Pot stills are relatively easy to use compared to reflux stills and are an excellent way of learning the basics of the distilling process. So, for me, the clear winner when it comes to the best moonshine still for beginners is the column pot still on a keg boiler.

At 128 proof, it's clear, clean and exactly what moonshine should be. Purity and perfection are the name of the game when it comes to Ole Smoky^®Blue Flame Moonshine. Evidence of our high quality, high proof moonshine is all in the color of the flame – if it burns blue, it's true.

How do you know when your moonshine is done distilling? ›

If the condenser coil ever becomes hot to the touch, end distilling immediately. When all the elements of your temperature control come together, the condenser coil should release a steady drip of moonshine - not a stream, but a quick and regular amount that flows without interruption.

What Does Moonshine Taste Like? There's no one right answer to this question, as moonshine can taste quite different depending on the recipe and ingredients used. However, many people describe its flavor as being similar to vodka, with a slightly sweet or fruity taste.

However, for the best flavor, store in the jar with a lid in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before drinking. Shake well before serving. The longer it sits, the better it gets.

If sealed, there is no expiration date on our Appalachian Sippin' Creams. After opening, we do recommend they be refrigerated and consumed within six months. How many sizes of moonshine are available? Moonshine, Sippin' Creams, and High Rock Vodka are available in 750ml bottles and jars.

Most liqueur should be used within 6 months to a year after opening. While stable liquors mainly lose their potency and flavor after their seal is broken, liqueurs can spoil and grow bacteria over time. The more sugar in the beverage, the faster it will spoil.

Freshly squeezed lemonade typically lasts from 2 to 7 days in the refrigerator provided it is stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and bacteria growth. Can lemonade go bad? Yes, lemonade can go bad, as signs of spoilage include off smells, changes in color, or the appearance of mold.

Canned co*cktails typically expire within one year of purchase, but there are a few factors that may impact their lifespan.