It’s so easy to make Lemonade Moonshine! You’re going to love this delicious, refreshing drink!
Papa C is in the house!
Of course, Mamma C is writing this post. But when it comes to homemade moonshine or cocktails, you know my hubby is involved.
And by involved, I mean he developed the recipe and typed it out for me. I love when that happens!
My hubby always has some homemade drink concoction going in our basement kitchen, along with his wine. It’s not unusual for me to be cooking on the main floor while he’s tinkering with flavored booze downstairs.
We’ll be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary soon and have learned that separate hobbies make for a happy marriage. Plus, we always have something good to eat and drink.
But, we were out of lemonade moonshine, so I ended up in the liquor store in the middle of the afternoon, awkwardly asking for the Everclear. (#foodbloggerproblems)
But, hey, I did it for you! (Hiccup!)
You guys really are going to enjoy this lemonade moonshine. It was a huge hit last summer at our house. I mean, friends in the neighborhood would randomly stop by just to have a glass or two.
It’s refreshing, sweet-tart and oh-so delicious. It’s lemonade with a kick. Perfect for spring break, don’t you think?
Plus, it’s even easier to make than my hubby’s Apple Pie Moonshine. (That one’s developing a cult following, by the way. Have you tried it?)
The lemonade version’s ready in less than 20 minutes. No overnight business involved.
If you can dissolve sugar in a pot of water on the stove, you’ve conquered the most challenging part of the recipe. You don’t even have to boil the mixture.
Just let the simple syrup cool, then whisk in your 151-proof alcohol and lemon juice. Transfer your lemonade moonshine to bottles or mason jars, (affiliate links) and suddenly, it’s summer.
Even if it is snowing outside.
Enjoy!
P.S. The lemonade moonshine would be great served with this Red, White and Blueberry Salsa or Guacamole with Cherries, Gorgonzola and Walnuts. Yum!
(Recipe Source: Papa C, aka my hubby, the drinks master)
Watch the video to learn how to make Lemonade Moonshine!
- 6 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup 151-proof alcohol (such as Everclear)
- 2 1/4 cups lemon juice (bottled juice is fine)
- Add your water and sugar to a large pot on the stove and whisk to combine. Heat the pot over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. (There is no need to boil the mixture.)
- Move the pot to a cool burner and let the sugar water (simple syrup) cool. (The 151 alcohol is flammable, so it's important to make sure the water mixture is no longer hot when you add the alcohol.)
- When the water mixture is cooled off, whisk in the alcohol and lemon juice.
- Transfer your lemonade moonshine to bottles or mason jars and refrigerate for up to two weeks. Serve chilled, with ice, if desired.
With this recipe, each 8-ounce glass will be 15 proof.
For a stronger moonshine (30 proof), use 3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup alcohol, and 1 cup lemon juice.
Dennis says
Made stronger one with moonshine 170 proof great
Mamma C says
Hi Dennis – I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting us know.
Canada says
Is there a one liter 195 proof recipe!?
Mamma C says
Hi Canada – Where I live, the highest proof alcohol we can purchase is 151. Then, that gets watered down when the other ingredients are added. So, I don’t have a recipe for 195 proof.
Karly says
This is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing!
Mamma C says
Hi Karly – I think you’ll love this! Thanks for stopping by!
Terrie Cooper says
What do you do if it is a little to lemony I want it to be more lemonadey
Mamma C says
Hi Terrie – You can add a little more water. If you’ve got a full batch, try adding 1/4 cup water at a time until it seems more like lemonade.
Joanne Pagani says
I really liked the recipe, but wondered how I can make the base recipe a little more lemonade-y less watery without ruining the whole batch? I still enjoy it but overall thought it might be a little watery flavored
Mamma C says
Hi Joanne – My hubby says to add more lemon juice. You can even add it to the batch already made.
Angie says
Happy Anniversary! Oh boy, Pinning this one!
Mamma C says
Thank you so much, Angie! Enjoy.
Lisa Huff says
Lemonade moonshine?! OMG yes! Can’t wait to try this summer!
Mamma C says
I didn’t know it was a thing either, until my hubby started making it. Thanks, Lisa!
Sarah says
What a fun and refreshing drink! This will be perfect for when we FINALLY get warmer weather here in New England!
Mamma C says
We’re not even waiting for the warmer weather here in Cleveland, Lol.
Susie says
Wow.. this looks tasty, and strong! This will be the perfect spring cocktail for me and my friends. Thanks for the great recipe!
Mamma C says
The base recipe is 15-proof for an 8-ounce glass, so it isn’t super strong. But you can dial it up to 30 proof. Thanks, Susie!
Jill says
As a fellow food blogger this made me laugh – asking for Everclear in the middle of the day, LOL Looks like a drink I need to try this summer.
Mamma C says
Haha! I felt ridiculous. Thanks, Jill!
Christina Shoemaker says
Ooooo that lemon makes me soooo ready for Spring! I’d like a glass of this on a warm evening while we’re grilling!
Mamma C says
Yes, that would be perfect. Thanks, Christina!