This Peach Moonshine is one of my favorite cocktails!
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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.
Do you have to add the cinnamon?
No It just adds to the flavor.
Do you know the approximate proof of the final moonshine?
I believe that it has been calculated in the apple pie version in the comments.
1.5 L at 140 proof added to a 3.64 L juice + 0.85 L peaches of 0 proof leads to a final volume of 5.99 L…. so ((1.5 L)(140 proof))/ 5.99 L equals 35 proof or about 17.5% alcohol by volume.
If you don’t have a cool place, should you keep it in the fridge
Room temperature is fine. Just not in an area that gets temperature fluctuations, such as a kitchen.
Does it need to sit for 8 weeks or can it be enjoyed sooner?
Make it better by buying Simply Peach 100% juice in the cooler section of the grocery produce section. I only cook my mixture for about 30 minutes. When it’s cooled, add the real ‘shine and pour over large ice cube to not dilute much. The Apple Pie is good warm too. I added real apple pie filling like the peach recipe. Enjoy!
Dennis
Can you drink this prior or do you really have to wait 8 weeks?
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.
Hello Just have a question Do you have to put sugar in all homemade moonshines Thank You
My recipes do call for sugar.
Is this now a beverage you can drink a glass of straight?
If you waited the 8 weeks, yes.
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!
yes, it will. Good luck!
What is a serving size? A shot glass for 83 carbs?
The nutritional estimates are based on the yield that is listed on the recipe card. In this case it is 6 quarts.
Will the peaches get mushy and mess up the moonshine if I put them in each individual jar?
Nope. Feel free!
I always put peaches in the individual jars and it hasn’t ever messed up the shine.
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?
I’m not sure. I’ve never tried this.
How long is it good?do u refrigerate it?
It is great for months.
If I used real moonshine instead of everclear how many pints would I use?
The equivalent of 750 ml.
I like this recipe but how do you Make the heavy syrup with fresh peaches
This recipe does not use fresh peaches. It uses canned peaches.