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Cranberry Moonshine
Cranberry moonshine is the easiest, boldest way to enjoy cranberry flavor in a festive, spiced spirit. With just cranberries, high‑proof alcohol, and simple sweeteners or spices, you get a homemade sipper that’s tart, colorful, and totally gift‑worthy. No distillation needed, just infusing.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
In a large pot, bring juice, cranberries, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and cloves to a boil.
- Step 2
Reduce heat and simmer until all of the cranberries have popped.
- Step 3
Remove from stove and pour mixture through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into another large pot.
- Step 4
Reserve 20 or so of the burst cranberries and the cinnamon sticks.
- Step 5
Allow mixture to cool to room temperature then add the grain alcohol.
- Step 6
**CAUTION: Do not add alcohol near a flame or heat source. It is highly flammable. Make sure mixture is completely cooled before adding alcohol.
- Step 7
Add 2-3 burst cranberries and a cinnamon stick to each mason jar.
- Step 8
Ladle moonshine into clean mason jars, leaving a ½ inch head.
- Step 9
Place lids on jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 1 month before enjoying.
- Step 10
Please enjoy responsibly.
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