During tales of the cocktail this summer, i had the pleasure of enjoying a barbeque dinner paired with midnight moon cocktails at boucherie. Jun 16, 2015 basic moonshine mash recipe moonshine is distilled from the fermented sugar of a malt grains like oats, cornmeal, or wheat. Jul 08, 2015 moonshine recipes southern whiskey moonshine recipe. About two years ago, erik decided to start working his way through all the cocktail recipes in harry craddock s the savoy cocktail book making each and every one. The best online source for finding moonshine recipes, information, and guides on how to make your own moonshine. Moonshine may be unaged, but the white whiskey has certainly grown up since it came down from the hills and into the cocktail bar. If you like it, make sure to check out our other articles on making moonshine.
The tv series surged in popularity with its portrayal of individuals who produce illicit alcohol, whats known to us as moonshine. We also discuss the legalities of distilling and owning a still at the end of the video. One cup of honey per every ten gallon batch 1 3 ozs yeast per ten. Popcorn sutton recipe discovery channels moonshiners broke new ground in the long tales of moonshining in the u. The 15 best moonshine recipes, homemade from apple pie to. Mar 27, 2020 skip the fermentation bucket and gallons of mash, were going to assume you have moonshine on hand already. Jul 27, 2017 moonshine may be unaged, but the white whiskey has certainly grown up since it came down from the hills and into the cocktail bar.
Jul 11, 2018 moonshine has come a long way in flavor from the depictions of eyepoppingly strong stuff of the past. In the late 60s, in the mountains of north georgia, a high school english teacher and his students produced a magazine as a class project. It produces short shanked, well filled, 8 ears with 1618 rows of bright yellow, deep kernels on strong 7 plants. Theres also flavored moonshine recipes, creative moonshine cocktails and moonshine gifts moonshine. If the beverage was made in kentucky, then after 2 years of maturing in oak barrels it has a right to be called bourbon. So in basic terms, creating a distilled spirit is a two stage process. The highproof, often illicitly distilled spirit, along with some incredibly delicious moonshine. Build the cocktail in a saltrimmed old fashioned glass over ice. This process is also used to make real rum, brandy, and schnapps in countries where it. Moonshine unaged corn whiskey moonshine may be known as some backwoods creation, but black button has taken care in the process to make this a smooth spirit that will hold up in any cocktail. We also have complete guides on how to make vodka, how to make rum, and how to make gin.
It doesnt have to be like flour just break it up real good. While distillers still trace their roots to rustic origins in appalachia, bartenders are using the bright, crystalclear whiskey in cosmopolitan cocktails that our. These 15 moonshine recipes can help guide your way into the world of high proof grain alcohol. Please refer to your order confirmation email for pick updelivery instructions. How to make bourbon corn moonshine recipe moonshiners club. This is and excellent book for anyone starting out.
Theres sweet corn on the nose, vegetation and brine on the palate and its surprisingly dry and smooth on the finish. See more ideas about alcohol recipes, fun drinks and homemade alcohol. Real moonshine is made from corn meal, sugar, yeast, and water and tastes like a mix. This stuff is so good, and by good i mean maybe a little too good. Very nice looking book and a great cocktail recipe book to have on hand for your clear liquors. These three moonshine cocktail recipes could make you a believer.
Making pure corn whiskey a profesional guide for amateur and micro distillers by ian smiley. Frankfort, ky the strongest of the lot, at 125 proof, this raw whiskeywhich grows up to become buffalo trace bourbondelivers an authentic moonshine burn punctuated with notes of sweet corn and malt. We make it with 100% corn and bottle it at 50% abv. To make this moonshine mash we use flaked corn, crushed barley, and craft distillers yeast made by whitestar. Alcohol distilling books are a great way to learn the fine art and craft of distilling spirits. Yes, the book dedicates a full section to making your own moonshine including a diy still. Mile hi distilling has a large selection of distilling books and moonshine books that range from alcohol recipes to the in depth science behind distilling to starting a distillery. Add your toasted white oak chips to your distilled corn whiskey and let set for at least 7 days.
Moonshine cocktails discover the secret world of moonshine cocktails. Mountain spirits is a scholarly yet entertaining look into this staple of southern appalachian history. The best moonshine corn mash recipe recollected recipes. Fire up the still or snag some hooch and get mixing.
Raspberry moonshine recipe okay, so lets just get this out of the way. One kentucky master, wheeler stinson, developed a reputation for making excellent whiskey in the backwoods of wayne county. Kalifornia moonshine is handcrafted from 100% estategrown corn and barley then distilled at least four times in an old school reflux still in the same authentic tradition that moonshine has been made for hundreds of years. It has been known to cause blindness and shouldnt be consumed. Making pure corn whiskey gives a thorough treatment of the history and the methods of making whiskey, and explains how to make a highseparation fractionating still to distil it with. Moonshine is corn whiskey, traditionally made in improvised stills. Moonshine recipes southern whiskey moonshine recipe.
While i might not like candy corn, i cant deny a good cocktail and this candy corn moonshine is an easy, delicious way to whip up deliciously sweet cocktails in no time. When ready, strain through cheese cloth and add more distilled water until you corn whiskey reaches 50% abv and bottle and enjoy some of the finest corn whiskey. The attractive, mediumdark green husk protects that ear well over the tip and has pl. Original moon shine corn whiskey moonshine is a clear corn whiskey that is distilled from fermented corn mash. Anna archibald is a kansas freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience. We aim to highlight products and services you might find. Distilling books and moonshine books mile hi distilling. The book includes a bunch of other recipes as welltwo more for moonshine, and several each for vodka, whisky, rum, schnapps, and more. This is a grownup version of your favorite halloween candy.
At a flea market off of highway 129 in knoxville, tennessee, cars pack into the parking lot. In order to make it, you must have five gallons of filtered water, seven pounds of granulated sugar, seven pounds of cracked corn and a tablespoonfull of yeast. If youve never tried it, let one of these 12 recipes make your next tailgate a memorable one. We sell about 17 different books for home distilling with moonshine and whiskey recipes. Vodka the first vodka cocktails appeared on the heels of prohibition and. Inside the secret club of illegal moonshine esquire. How to make the smoothest mash recipe for moonshine. Basic moonshine mash recipe whiskey still pro shop. If youre looking for instructions on how to make corn whiskey moonshine, youre in the right place. Add yeast at 80 degrees and let ferment for 7 to 14 days and distill. So, it was no surprise when i learn how to make flavored moonshine in my new moonshine recipe book. Its time to discover the world of moonshine cocktails.
Unlike cooked mash, this moonshine mash recipe does not require grains in order to acquire starch. This peach moonshine is one of my favorite cocktails. When aged for two years it becomes bourbon whiskey. A strong alcohol, the recipe for moonshine is very basic, which is why it has been popular throughout the years as something that can be made by amateur and professional distillers alike. This has led to the rise of flavored moonshine that is becoming increasingly popular. In her debut book, joyce provides a highly readable survey of the economic, legal, and culinary aspects of the drink from prerevolutionary days through prohibition and on to the current craft brewing renaissance.
Moonshine cocktails by paul knorr overdrive rakuten. Coowner craig pakish describes clear madness as dayshine, since we pay all the taxes on it, and in a way this product clearly derives from the appalachian. Moonshine unaged corn whiskey black button distilling. How to make flavored moonshine recipe book 50 incredible. Popcorn sutton moonshine recipe whiskey still company. Aug 26, 2016 americans are famous for their love to corn moonshine. The original moonshine corn whiskey moonshine quality. The principles of the distilling process are explained in a straight forward manner that anyone can understand. So much so that vans and trucks with lift kits pull over on. Our housedistilled moonshine follows in this tradition, as authentic as it can safely get. Moonshine is a full season yellow supersweet that has very good early season seed vigor and excellent yield potential. Moonshine is making its way from appalachia to the big city, where its helping mixologists beef up classic drinks. Call it unaged corn whiskey, white lightning, or just likker, homebrew moonshine has been a part of american cultural consciousness since colonial times. If you have ever had homemade flavored moonshine, it was probably either cherry flavored or this apple pie nectar of the gods right here.
The recipe below can be found on page 167 in ricks book the joy of home distilling. Making pure corn whiskey moonshine books moonshine. By eliminating the corn flavor tones, creative distillers can create anything from apple pie to chocolate flavored moonshine. Moonshine recipes complete homemade moonshine recipe guides. The ultimate cocktail companion for clear spirits and home distillers paul knorr on. This special moonshine has the distinct taste of the south and makes for a real kicker for those looking for something more potent. Become a whiskey connoisseur with these five books. The corn popper hats off to erik ellestad, proprietor over at underhill lounge.
The original moonshine whiskey can also be served on the rocks or as an ingredient in a variety of unique cocktails since its very versatile. The best corn whiskey drinks recipes on yummly sex in the woods, 1 corn whiskey, apple cider whiskey cocktail. Platte valley corn whiskey weston, mo this ones clean, light, and bright, with a subtle pear and vanilla finish. Among the guys featured in the show, a great appalachian bootlegger named marvin popcorn sutton had the limelight. A while back, i posted a recipe for apple pie moonshine.
The best moonshine drink recipes on yummly caramel apple moonshine, grandmas apple pie ala mode moonshine, apple pie moonshine. Following is a detailed corn whiskey moonshine recipe, illustrated with pictures. Its also a great gift for friends, and an awesome way to use up extra candy corn. Platte valley corn whiskey weston, mo this ones clean, light, and bright, with a.
Corn mash, sugar mash, even some light fruity mashes for those looking to experiment. This candy corn moonshine is a great drink to kick off the autumn season and a welcome guest at your next halloween party. How to make moonshine the oldfashioned way in 6 easy steps. Moonshine cocktails ebook by paul knorr 9781627887670. Moonshine margarita cocktail kit black button distilling. The folklore of moonshine whiskey is full of fact and fiction, but the real characters tell stories even more humorous and exciting.
Real bourbon is made from corn malt germinated grains, which are then dried, crushed, boiled. Yes, the book dedicates a full section to making your own moonshineincluding a diy still. Moonshine recipe aka nocook mash while the term moonshine actually describes any illicitly distilled liquor, it is. Moonshine margarita cocktail kits available for curbside pickup at our tasting room located at 85 railroad street or free delivery within monroe county when combined with other purchases. One of the webs largest collections of corn whiskey longdrink recipes, with a list of the most popular drink recipes in this section. Best moonshine cocktails for mason jar sophisticates. With nectary peach juice and fizzy ginger beer, this cocktail is a boozy slice of pie in a glass. The first 5% of the moonshine flowing from your still is known as the foreshots.
Always infamous and often outlawed, moonshine is a highproof distilled spirit, generally produced by home distillers, most often from corn mash. Moonshine some savvy bootleggers were successful at making moonshine that pleased the palate. Also, everclear works as an equivalent substitute, though i know some southerners whod like to slap me for suggesting that corn trash. Warm up part of the water only warm enough to dissolve the corn sugar. The bee sting in particular stands out its made with honey, squeezed. Finish adding cool water to help cool down the mash to 80 degrees. It goes down so smooth that you dont really realize the potency of it. A fun homemade shimmery cocktail recipe, this shimmery raspberry moonshine tastes just like a jelly donut. Before the internet, if you were a city boy and you wanted to learn how to make moonshine, you went down to the library and checked out the foxfire book. Moonshine may be known as some backwoods creation, but black button has taken care in the process to make this a smooth spirit that will hold up in any cocktail. Fermentation happens when microorganisms, usually yeasts, metabolize convert sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This moonshine mash recipe will produce five gallons. Corn whiskey is too intense for many and is extremely high in alcohol, making it a difficult drink to imbibe.
Learn how to make the best flavored moonshine recipe with my stepbystep guide, 50 incredible flavored moonshine cocktail recipes. Also contains a recipe for lemon simple syrup to make this a strawberry lemonade moonshine perfect for strawberry cocktail mixing christmas drink recipes. If you secretly love candy corn, but you think its too much of a kids treat, wait til you try this candy corn moonshine. While distillers still trace their roots to rustic origins in appalachia, bartenders are using the bright, crystalclear whiskey in cosmopolitan cocktails that our hillbilly forefathers would scarcely recognize. Finally, there is the hybrid approach where we augment our corn mash with added sugar. For a more complete guide on making moonshine, check out our how to make moonshine article. Moonshine nation by mark spivak is the story of moonshine s history and origins alongside profiles of modern moonshinersand a collection of drink recipes from each moonshine is corn whiskey, traditionally made in improvised stills throughout the appalachian south. The next 30% of the moonshine flowing from your still is known as the heads. Skittles moonshine recipe moonshine recipes, homemade. Within a week of each other, two new books about moonshine landed in my mailbox. Tennessee restaurant the loveless cafe is proud to show off its collection of moonshine cocktails. Place your mash pot on its heat source and pour in 5 gallons of water. If you order moonshine or a moonshine cocktail while youre out at a bar, youll certainly pay an upcharge for the bartenders service as well as the bars general. Our corn whiskey is considered a premium sipping whiskey.