Flavoring Moonshine

[Bob Roberts]

I recently "aquired" a little White Lightnin' and wondered if anyone knows how to flavor it. I had some Apple Pie Shine in Bristol and it was incredible. I've been told I can add flavoring to plain. Anybody know how?

[rednekkPH]

Best I've ever had was Lemon. Just take a lemon, slice it in 1/4" slices and put the slices in the jar for about a month. Fantastic.

I have a case of stuff at home that was done with peaches (2 whole peaches in each quart jar). Also very, very good.

I've also had strawberry (8 strawberries/quart), grape, blackberry, and blueberry.

If you're not into fruit flavoring, a handful of the wood chips used for smoking meats really make for good sippin' shine.

One thing to remember - the finished product is only as good as the shine you started out with. If it's nasty in the clear, no amount of flavoring is gonna make it good.

[land_shark3]

It will be weaker than shine, because it is diluted, but I had this one in Knoxville...

INGREDIENTS
1 gallon apple juice
1 gallon apple cider
3 cups white sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
1 bottle of moonshine

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, combine apple juice, apple cider, sugar and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool completely.

When juice mixture is cool, Stir in the moonshine.
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Personally, I just slice up peaches or strawberries and let them soak for at least a few weeks if not months.

[rednekkPH]

Another thing - and y'all hardcore Southerners may wanna hang me for this - after the flavoring is done, I keep my shine in the freezer. IMO - nothing better than a smooth shine sipped ICE cold.

[ragtopW]

Where I come from.. you don't flavor "shine..

[flipflopgirl]

moonshine scares me!!!!!