DELICIOUS ROOT BEER MOONSHINE RECIPE
This root beer recipe is the tastiest moonshine to sip on in the summer! Root beer moonshine will dress up any summer cookout or help you relax with a refreshing beverage after a long day. Sip slowly though, because it’s a lot stronger than the root beer you were used to as a kid.
Provided by: Smallrecipe
Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Yield: 20
Ingredients:
| 10 cups water |
| 2.5 cups granulated sugar |
| 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed |
| 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract |
| 750 ml moonshine |
Steps:
- Add water, sugars, and vanilla extract to a large pot or crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high for two hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat (or turn off crock pot) and stir in root beer extract.
- Allow the liquid to cool completely. Once the liquid has cooled, add in the moonshine.
- Ladle the liquid into clean jars and seal tightly. Store in a cool dry place!
Nutrition Facts:
ServingSize 20 people, Calories 484, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 35, Sugar 35
Recipe Note
- Shake before drinking.
- Remember this is a strong alcoholic drink and caution should be used when drinking. The alcohol makes this shelf stable but you can also store it in the refrigerator. The longer this drink sits, the better the flavor will be. 30 days is recommended.
- Pair it with some vanilla ice cream for a homemade, adult root beer float!
FAQs:
Can you get root beer extract from Moonshine?
Instead, root beer extract gives the moonshine its final sickly sweet flavor. If you can’t find it in a grocery store near you, there are plenty of options online. Throw it in mason jars with a homemade label and you have your very own root beer to go!
How do you make moonshine from scratch?
Add water, sugars, and vanilla extract to a large pot or crock pot. Cover and cook on high for two hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat (or turn off crock pot) and stir in root beer extract. Allow the liquid to cool completely. Once the liquid has cooled, add in the moonshine. Ladle the liquid into clean jars and seal tightly.
What alcohol is used to make moonshine?
To make this wonderful sipping flavored “moonshine,” we’re using Everclear grain alcohol or vodka, which has been sweetened and flavored with root beer extract. This is the first in a monthly series featuring a different alcoholic beverage recipe.
How to make moonshine in a crock pot?
Add water, sugars, and vanilla extract to a large pot or crock pot. Cover and cook on high for two hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat (or turn off crock pot) and stir in root beer extract. Allow the liquid to cool completely. Once the liquid has cooled, add in the moonshine.
Conclusion:
This moonshine recipe is delicious and easy to make. It is a great way to enjoy the flavor of root beer without alcohol. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for an alternative to traditional moonshine.