Mojito Flavored Moonshine has all the flavors you loved from a mojito, lime juice, sugar, and mint. Plus it has the real kick of moonshine in it. This flavored moonshine is refreshing and tangy but with a punch that we love about moonshine.
This mojito flavored moonshine is perfect for the hot weather months. Usually, I make moonshine around the holidays, however, this is my favorite go to summer drink. The diy moonshine is perfect to serve over ice or mix with ginger ale or sprite and top with some fresh mint.
MORE FLAVORED MOONSHINE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE
Best Apple Pie Moonshine | Peach Moonshine | Moonshine Cherries
What We Love About This Mojito Moonshine Recipe
If you want to bring a wonderfully unique handcrafted gift to a summer party, than this flavoured moonshine is for you.
- Quick Prep It takes only a few minutes to prepare and about an hour to cook.
- Rest: Will take 4 weeks to mellow and blend.
- Adaptable: Can make it so many different versions.
- Makes Great Gifts: A wonderful Wedding Favor or party gift if they enjoy an adult beverage.
Ingredient Notes
- Fresh Mint: One bunch of fresh mint.
- Limeade: Two 59 ounce containers of limeade.
- Everclear: Everclear Grain Alcohol (191 Proof) 375 ml
- Rum: Light Rum: 1 cup for that classic mojito flavor.
- Simple Syrup: White sugar, water and mint.
- Limes: Fresh Limes are best but you can use lime juice.
Equipment Needed
- Stock pot or large container with cover.
- Canning jars or bottles for moonshine.
- Funnel
- Cheese cloth or fine mesh strainer to remove debris.
How to Make Moonshine Mojito Recipe
These are the basic steps for making everclear moonshine recipes. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information. Overall alcohol content will vary based on what you mix with your homemade moonshine recipes.
STEP 1: MUDDLE AND MIX
First, Make the simple syrup mixture, make sure all the sugar dissolves, then in a large pot or container stir the mint and use the handle of a wooden spoon to mash and muddle the mint so it releases the oils. Add limeade, Everclear, rum and flavored liquid simple syrup. Add the juice of 3 limes and the lime halves to the container.
STEP 2: REFRIGERATE
Then cover and store in the refrigerator for 3 days. After 3 days, remove moonshine and strain out the limes and mint pieces and then ladle moonshine into clean mason jars, leaving a ½ inch head.
STEP 3:REST
Finally, place lids on jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 1 month before enjoying this alcoholic beverage. So much better then the liquor store and you know the purity is perfect.
Prep and Storage Tips for Legal Moonshine
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
This recipe has to rest for about a month before enjoying. Otherwise it is way to strong and the flavors for moonshine do not have a chance to blend and meld together. Therefore, you should prepare about a month before you are ready to use it.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
There is no need to refrigerate after you place the everclear moonshine in the mason jars. Simply keep in a cool dark place until you are ready to enjoy.
WHAT TO USE WITH THIS MINT MOONSHINE?
Truly, the possibilities are endless, however to make it a little easier for you, there is a companion book that will give you great cocktail ideas and other flavored moonshine recipes.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN MOONSHINE FROM A STILL?
If you are interested in learning the basics on how to distill your own moonshine. If you want to make your own distilled alcohol find recipes, kit and supplies. Here. is a great resource to learn and get the necessary supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Flavoured Moonshine
Have a lot of questions? I created an ultimate flavored moonshine guide to flavored moonshines. Check it out for all the important information and suggestions.
Fresh lime is the way to go for this recipe. One of the best ways to extract the juice is by microwaving the lime for a few seconds before attempting to juice. Also, try rolling the lime on the counter for a few seconds, applying pressure with your palm.
Of course, make the amount that you need. But it is nice to make extra and have it on hand for gift giving and impromptu parties.
Indeed, you can use a flavored rum,white rum, dark rum, tequila, whiskey or vodka for flavoring moonshine.
Expert Tips for Making This Flavor Moonshine Recipe
- Add Mixers: Ginger ale, Sprite, or club soda can be added. Decorate with fresh mint and a slice of fresh lime. Pour over ice. Apple Juice or apple cider can be added with a cinnamon stick for a fall flavor. Or try the apple pie moonshine recipe for your fall party.
- Short cut tip: Lime juice can be used from a bottle if fresh lime is not available.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add as fresh berries or watermelon to give a refreshing flavor, for example, strawberry or raspberries.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Instead of a small saucepan, the instant pot can be used to make the simple syrup. Simply add the ingredients and on saute until a think simple syrup forms.
- Dietary consideration tip: Sugar can be adjusted for your personal tasting preference. more or less can be added for that perfect mojito.
What to Serve with Mojito Flavored Moonshine
- Must Have Summer Salad Recipes
- How to Host the Perfect Summer Party
- Pina Colada Popsicles
Did you try this recipe?
⭐ Click below to leave a review and rating! ⭐
Mojito Moonshine
Ingredients
Moonshine
- 1 bunch of mint
- 2 59 oz containers limeade
- 375 ml Everclear (191 proof), grain alcohol
- 1 cup light rum
- 1 batch 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
Instructions
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.
- Please enjoy responsibly.
Expert Tips
- Add Mixers: Ginger ale, Sprite, or club soda can be added. Decorate with fresh mint and a slice of fresh lime. Serve over ice.
- Short cut tip: Lime juice can be used from a bottle if fresh lime is not available.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add as fresh berries or watermelon to give a refreshing flavor, for example, strawberries or raspberries.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Instead of a small saucepan, the instant pot can be used to make the simple syrup. Simply add the ingredients and on saute until a think simple syrup forms.
- Dietary consideration tip: Sugar can be adjusted for your personal preference. more or less can be added for that perfect mojito.
Estimated Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided are estimates. To learn more about how I calculate this information go to www.itisakeeper.com/about-its-a-keeper/privacy-disclosure-policies/
Recipes You Might Have Missed
Get our best easy recipes delivered straight to your inbox.
This is a party favorite!!
The fresh mint syrup puts this mojito moonshine right over the top:)
Literally the best-flavored mojito! Homemade makes such a cute gift too!
I’ve never made a mojito like this. We’ll have to try it out this summer!
The recipe says to refrigerate the first 3 days. Does this recipe need to be kept in the refrigerated all the time?
Yes, it does.
I put in Fridge for the first 3 days to get everything married together, but once I jar it up, I put mine in the basement where its cool (50’s) and dark. During the winter when I make it I throw it right out on my deck in the snow in the post with lids on. I’ve actually left it out there for almost 2 weeks before I jarred it up. Even under freezing temperatures it never froze. I think when I do it that way it tastes so much better, not sure why.
Would love to use this recipe with real limes sub the limeade. How do you reccommend subbing that?
I have never used that method before, I would use the same amount as the limeade.
I love these Moonshine recipes, but I don’t know how to serve them? I would like to make some up for Christmas gifts and put tags on jars telling how to serve. Example: Is Pumpkin served warm? The cranberry warm? Is the Mojito served over ice straight or mixed with soda, etc? Thank you for your reply.
I usually enjoy them straight out of the jar but you can easily mix them to make other cocktails. You can serve them warm, just remember that some of the alcohol may evaporate out.
I usually do straight out of the jar as well. When I bring jars to a party or gathering I will generally bring small plastic shot glasses and just pass them out with the jars. They never last long
This sounds so good and I’d love to make it but I’m confused about one of the ingredients. Is “2 oz containers of limeade 59” correct? Do you mean 2 ozs from a limeade container?
My apologies…when I updated my website, the recipe didn’t format correctly. It’s 2 59 oz containers. The recipe has now been fixed.
Can I just basically use a gallon total?
If you’re referring to limeade, then yes, you can.
The recipe is not very clear on the limeade portion. Can you give me that measurement please? (Just finished making a 24-quart batch of strawberry lemonade shine – bring on summer!)
It’s updated now 🙂 Strawberry lemonade shine sounds AMAZING!