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 the stuff. 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 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 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.
I have quite the collection of flavored moonshine recipes. You can get them all in my eBook, How to Make Flavored Moonshine. You’ll get 16 moonshine recipes with step-by-step instructions and photos and 34 cocktail recipes you can make with the flavored moonshines. You can find out more about my ebook here.
This Peach Moonshine recipe is very easy to make. Here’s the equipment I used to make it:
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Peach Moonshine
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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This incredible recipe was originally from Addicted to DIY.
Jane says
Where can I find recipe adjuster for scaling recipe up or down. I don’t see the link.
Thank you
Christina Hitchcock says
Right about the “print recipe” button in the recipe card, you’ll see where you can adjust the number of servings. Make the adjustment and the ingredients will update.
buffey says
do you have to filter with the cheese cloth? it just removes the floaters??
Christina Hitchcock says
I would to remove any solids that accumulate.
Margaret says
Can I substitute real peaches?
Christina Hitchcock says
Of course! YUM!
Ashley says
I was wondering how long dose the moonshine last after it’s made ANF sat.
Christina Hitchcock says
I’ve kept mine for several months. The alcohol content is so high that it enables it to last longer.
Lari says
MORE OF A QUESTION.. this calls for 2 15 oz cans of peaches but I just purchased the ebook and it calls for 2 64oz cans.. that seems like alot just wondering which it is?
Christina Hitchcock says
it’s 2 15 oz cans.
Ron says
it’s peach season wherei live. can i use fresh peaches? if so then how much. thanks.
Christina Hitchcock says
Yes! Use the same amounts.
Helga says
I made peach,raspberry,pineapple,strawberry and limoncello.The peach is the very best.And the peaches are delicious on ice cream.The next flavor is going to be blueberry moonshine.The only thing is,that it gets expensive,because I do not scrimp on the alcohol.I order 200 Proof from Amazon by the gallon.
Christina Hitchcock says
YAY!!! I’m so glad you like the recipes! 200 proof is some serious stuff. Make sure you enjoy responsibly. 🙂
Rachel says
Do you mind posting a link to the 200 roof on amazon? Just want to make sure I’m getting the right thing.
Christina Hitchcock says
Here you go! https://amzn.to/32UXqRM
Heather says
Which one is your favorite?
Christina Hitchcock says
It’s too hard to pick a favorite…it depends on my mood. My top three are Apple, Peach and Sweet Tea.
Linsey says
If I make this same recipe with Smirnoff Vodka instead of Everclear, any idea how long it would be good for? Is that enough alcohol content to preserve the fruit?
Christina Hitchcock says
I’m not sure when using Smirnoff, but with the 190 proof Everclear, the alcohol content is high enough to preserve the fruit. I’ve had some in my pantry for 6+ months and it’s fine.
Carolyn says
Can’t wait to make. I have frozen peaches in my freezer from my last crop. Thank you so much!!!
Christina Hitchcock says
You are very welcome!
Lucy says
I have been making this and other flavors for years. The girls at golf love them all. I put them in the freezer and they don’t freeze, naturally with all that alcohol lol, but they do get slushy and it tastes great!
Christina Hitchcock says
They really are tasty! Especially frozen! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Charles Hubbard says
Tastes great! Any idea of the proof of the final product?
Christina Hitchcock says
Unfortunately, I don’t have any way to measure this so I’m not sure.
Jill says
Hi! Do you know how strong this as the final product? Ie. What proof? Thanks!
Christina Hitchcock says
I am not sure of the final proof. I have no way of measuring it accurately.
Karen W says
How do you prefer to drink this? Any other uses?
Christina Hitchcock says
I like to drink it straight but you can also mix in cocktails or serve it from the freezer (it won’t completely freeze but it gets nice and slushy!).
Vickie says
I made this and it is excellent! I put the peaches in the hard and they taste great. I will definitely be making this again.
Doris adams says
Very disappointed you advertise FREE eBook for the moonshine recipe n when I when to get it downloaded the recipes were of good NOT moonshine but a cost for the book. False n misleading
Christina Hitchcock says
I’m not sure how my free moonshine ebook is misleading. When you click on the button to download the free moonshine ebook, you enter your email and the ebook is immediately sent to your inbox. There is absolutely no cost for the free ebook. If you didn’t receive the ebook immediately, I recommend you check your SPAM folder. If you’re still having problems you can email me directly at hello@itisakeeper.com.
Mare says
Can I completely drain out the cinnamon sticks and peach slices, and add fresh cinnamon sticks and fresh sliced (uncooked) peaches ( not canned) before I give as gifts??
Christina Hitchcock says
You can, but the ones that are in there are soaked with flavor (and moonshine). If you plan to use fresh peaches, you will want to add some simple syrup to the recipe because the syrup in the canned peaches adds sweetness to the recipe. You’ll have to play around with the measurements. I’ve never used fresh peaches in this recipe so I don’t have measurements for you.
Sonny O'Brien says
Do I simmer with the lid on or off? Thank you.
Christina Hitchcock says
Lid off 🙂
Kim Wilcher says
I’m use to canning where you seal the jars. Since this isn’t sealed how long will it last?
Christina Hitchcock says
Because of the high alcohol content from the grain alcohol, it preserves the moonshine. I’ve had some in my pantry for well over a year without using canning methods to seal the jars.
Brenda says
I have a tree full of fresh peaches. Can I use them for this recipe? Do I need that heavy syrup that is in the canned peaches? Thanks
Christina Hitchcock says
I’ve never tried it with fresh peaches but I don’t see why not. It would probably be great!
Patricia says
I made it with fresh peaches and added a half cup of Torano salted caramel syrup (coffee flavoring syrup) to make up for the syrup in the peach cans. It was yummy when I tasted before adding the alcohol, anxious to see what it becomes!!
Christina Hitchcock says
YUUUUUUMMMMMM!!! That is a great idea! I”m going to have to try that! I love Torani syrups!
sandy says
I just made this last night? Can you keep it in the refrigerator for the 1st month or is that too cool?
Christina Hitchcock says
Either in the fridge or a cool, dark place. I keep mine in the pantry.