Name: Pumpkin Pie Moonshine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 96 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 gal Apple cider; 29 ounces Pumpkin puree; 2.5 cups Dark brown sugar; 2 cups 190 proof grain alcohol; 2 cups Whipped cream vodka; 6 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin Pie Moonshine isn’t just a drink, it’s fall in a jar. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or prepping homemade gifts, this cozy cocktail brings the spice, the nostalgia, and the wow factor. This drink is simple, satisfying and completely customizable. I love to make this moonshine cocktail for Thanksgiving parties or to give away as Christmas gifts. It is so warm and inviting, perfect for fall.

Drink

20 m

American

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Instructions

In a large stock pot, combine all of the ingredients, EXCEPT the grain alcohol and vodka.

Simmer until all ingredients combine, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Add grain alcohol and vodka to cooled mixture.

Line a funnel with several layers of cheese cloth.

Ladle moonshine through the funnel into clean mason jars, leaving a ½ inch head. You want to filter out any remaining solids. (Cheese cloth may need to be changed after 1-2 jars)

Place lids on jars and allow to sit in refrigerator for 1 month before enjoying.

Please enjoy responsibly.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Infusion Steeping Strategy 🌟
Allow your pumpkin puree and spices to infuse in the grain alcohol for at least 2-3 weeks before adding other ingredients—this deepens the pumpkin flavor and mellows the harsh alcohol bite significantly.
Spice Bloom Technique 🎃
Gently warm your pumpkin pie spice in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds before adding to the mixture to release essential oils and amplify the warmth and complexity of the fall spices.
Sugar Dissolution Balance 🍂
Mix dark brown sugar with a small amount of warm apple cider before combining with high-proof alcohol to ensure even sweetness distribution and prevent crystallization at the bottom of your jar.
Layered Bottling for Gift-Giving 🎁
When gifting, layer the mixture in clear mason jars with visible pumpkin puree on top and whipped cream vodka as a distinct layer to create an Instagram-worthy presentation that showcases the premium ingredients.
Proof Management for Smoothness 🥃
Dilute your 190-proof grain alcohol with the apple cider in a 1:1 ratio before mixing to bring the final proof to around 95-100 proof, making it more palatable and preventing harsh alcohol burn while maintaining potency.