This Peach Moonshine is one of my favorite cocktails!
A while back, I posted a recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine. It is one of my all-time favorite cocktails. So, it was no surprise when I feel head-over-heels in love with this Peach Moonshine.
I can’t even count how many times I’ve given away bottles of this Peach Moonshine. As soon as people try it, they are hooked!
While it has a silky smooth taste, you have to enjoy this drink slowly. It is extremely potent. It’s made with an entire bottle of 190 proof grain alcohol and an entire bottle of Peach Schnapps. You don’t want to knock back a big ol’ glass of the stuff. Start small and go slow.
This Peach Moonshine recipe is very easy to make too. Just be sure to factor in that you need to let it sit for a few weeks before you drink it. If you try it too early, you’ll be blown away by a very strong alcohol flavor.
This Peach Moonshine is one of those things that mellows with time. Just let it sit so all of the peachy goodness has time to become one with the alcohol. It’s worth the wait. I promise.
This Peach Moonshine recipe is very easy to make. Here’s the equipment I used to make it:
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Ingredients
- 128 oz white grape peach juice
- 30 oz sliced peaches in heavy syrup
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 - 7 cinnamon sticks
- 750 ml grain alcohol I used 190 proof Everclear
- 750 ml bottle peach schnapps
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring juice, peaches w/ syrup, sugar, and cinnamon sticks to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove from stove and allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then add the peach schnapps and grain alcohol. **CAUTION: Do not add alcohol near a flame or heat source. It is highly flammable. Make sure mixture is completely cooled before adding alcohol.
- Stir well, then pour through a strainer layered with a cheesecloth to remove peaches and any pieces of the cinnamon sticks.
- Divide peaches and cinnamon sticks evenly between the jars.
- Ladle moonshine into clean mason jars, leaving a 1/2 inch head.
- Place lids on jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 8 weeks before enjoying.
- Please enjoy responsibly.
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Estimated Nutritional Information
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This incredible recipe was adapted from Addicted to DIY.
Dakota brasuell says
Does it need to sit for 8 weeks or can it be enjoyed sooner?
Rose says
Can you drink this prior or do you really have to wait 8 weeks?
Christina Hitchcock says
If you use 190 proof grain alcohol it will be much too strong to drink immediately. It needs to sit for at least 8 weeks to mellow out.
alan minicozzi says
Hello Just have a question Do you have to put sugar in all homemade moonshines Thank You
Christina Hitchcock says
My recipes do call for sugar.
Dale says
Is this now a beverage you can drink a glass of straight?
Christina Hitchcock says
If you waited the 8 weeks, yes.
Morgan says
Will the fruit in the jars still be preserved with the 151 Everclear? Is the shelf life about the same? I’m going to make this next week!
Christina Hitchcock says
yes, it will. Good luck!
Deb m says
What is a serving size? A shot glass for 83 carbs?
Christina Hitchcock says
The nutritional estimates are based on the yield that is listed on the recipe card. In this case it is 6 quarts.
Michaela says
Will the peaches get mushy and mess up the moonshine if I put them in each individual jar?
Christina Hitchcock says
Nope. Feel free!
Lisa Miller says
I always put peaches in the individual jars and it hasn’t ever messed up the shine.
donna says
This peach moonshine sounds fantastic!
Hypothetically, if I had a quart jar of real moonshine and added a container of frozen lemonade concentrate, do you know how long would stay good if kept in the fridge?
Christina Hitchcock says
I’m not sure. I’ve never tried this.
Josef says
If I used real moonshine instead of everclear how many pints would I use?
Christina Hitchcock says
The equivalent of 750 ml.
Carol says
I like this recipe but how do you Make the heavy syrup with fresh peaches
Christina Hitchcock says
This recipe does not use fresh peaches. It uses canned peaches.
Greg Waters says
I can get some peach cider instead of the peach flavored grape juice, have you ever tried this?
Christina Hitchcock says
I have not, but peach cider sound AMAZING! It should work well.
Debbie says
Where do you get peach cider?