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    Home » Drinks

    Lemonade Moonshine

    Published: Mar 14, 2018 · Modified: May 2, 2019 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    It's so easy to make Lemonade Moonshine! You're going to love this delicious, refreshing drink!

    overhead view of two glasses of lemonade moonshine with lemon garnish surrounded by ice cubesPapa 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.

    Lemonade Moonshine - It's so easy to make this refreshing drink! #moonshine #lemonade #lemonademoonshine #cocktails #drinks #lemon #homemademoonshineWe'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!)

    overhead photo showing two glasses of lemonade moonshine, a jar of lemonade moonshine, a plate with a lemon and a napkinYou 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?)

    two-photo collage showing water and sugar in a pot, then alcohol and lemon juice being whisked inThe 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.

    close up photo of lemonade moonshine in a glass in front of a jar 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!

    glass of lemonade moonshine with a lemon garnish in front of a jar of lemonade moonshine

    Lemonade Moonshine

    Enjoy this Lemonade Moonshine from Papa C!
    4.42 from 29 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 19 minutes
    Servings: 10 cups
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 6 ¾ cups water
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup 151-proof alcohol (such as Everclear)
    • 2 ¼ cups lemon juice (bottled juice is fine)
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    Instructions

    • 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.

    Notes

    With this recipe, each 8-ounce glass will be 15 proof.
    For a stronger moonshine (30 proof), use 3 cups water, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup alcohol, and 1 cup lemon juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 21.3mg | Calcium: 8mg
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    Comments

    1. Hadiya Allen

      August 23, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      Hi Mamma C,
      How long does it.last if placed in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 24, 2021 at 8:05 am

        Hi Hadiya - Two weeks. It's stated in the recipe. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Bambama

      August 17, 2021 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      Hey Mamma C,
      I am so excited to finally try this recipe out. Thank you so much. But I have a question, what is the actual amount of finished simple syrup you put into the recipe? Since we are on the go all week, but still need a moonshine pick me up, we thought we'd save us time and just get a bottle of ready made simple syrup. Much luv

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 17, 2021 at 2:42 pm

        Hi Bambama - We've never measured the volume of the simple syrup after dissolving the sugar into 6 3/4 cups of water. If the volume changes at all, it's probably 7 cups of simple syrup, at most. Enjoy.

        Reply
    3. Ginger

      July 16, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Try freezing it! It is amazing

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 19, 2021 at 6:57 am

        Hi Ginger - That does sound amazing! Thanks for letting us know.

        Reply
    4. Richard M Freeman

      July 12, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      How can I turn this recipe in to making 5 gallons? Lol I'm not smart with math. Thanks for your help, Rick Freeman

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 12, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        Hi Rick - You'd have to multiply the ingredients by 8. The base recipe makes 80 ounces. There are 128 ounces in a gallon. Five gallons is 640 ounces.

        Reply
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