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.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 851 kcal per serving

Ingredients

64 ounces - Cranberry juice
64 ounces - Apple cider
1 lb - Fresh cranberries
2 cups - Granulated sugar
6 stick - Cinnamon
2 - Whole nutmeg seeds
1 tsp - Whole cloves
25 ounces - Grain alcohol

Instructions

In a large pot, bring juice, cranberries, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and cloves to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until all of the cranberries have popped.
Remove from stove and pour mixture through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into another large pot.
Reserve 20 or so of the burst cranberries and the cinnamon sticks.
Allow mixture to cool to room temperature then add the grain alcohol.
**CAUTION: Do not add alcohol near a flame or heat source. It is highly flammable. Make sure mixture is completely cooled before adding alcohol.
Add 2-3 burst cranberries and a cinnamon stick to each mason jar.
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.

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