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Lemonade Moonshine

March 14, 2018 18 Comments

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

Lemonade Moonshine - You have to try this refreshing cocktail! It's so easy to make. #moonshine #lemonade #lemonademoonshine #cocktails #drinks #lemon #homemademoonshinePapa 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!)

Lemonade Moonshine - So easy, refreshing and delicious! You're going to love this drink. #moonshine #lemonade #lemonademoonshine #cocktails #drinks #lemon #homemademoonshineYou 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?)

How to Make Lemonade Moonshine - #moonshine #lemonade #lemonademoonshine #cocktails #drinks #lemon #homemademoonshineThe 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.

Lemonade Moonshine - So easy, refreshing and delicious! You're going to love this drink. #moonshine #lemonade #lemonademoonshine #cocktails #drinks #lemon #homemademoonshineEnjoy!

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)

 

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Lemonade Moonshine - It's so easy to make this refreshing drink! #moonshine #lemonade #lemonademoonshine #cocktails #drinks #lemon #homemademoonshine
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Lemonade Moonshine
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
19 mins
 
Enjoy this Lemonade Moonshine from Papa C!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemonade moonshine, moonshine
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 144 kcal
Author: Cooking with Mamma C
Ingredients
  • 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)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. 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.)
  2. 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.)
  3. When the water mixture is cooled off, whisk in the alcohol and lemon juice.
  4. Transfer your lemonade moonshine to bottles or mason jars and refrigerate for up to two weeks. Serve chilled, with ice, if desired.
Recipe Notes

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.

Nutrition Facts
Lemonade Moonshine
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 56mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Sugars 21g
Vitamin C 25.8%
Calcium 0.8%
Iron 0.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Karly says

    November 28, 2018 at 8:47 am

    This is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      November 28, 2018 at 9:04 am

      Hi Karly - I think you'll love this! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  2. Terrie Cooper says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    What do you do if it is a little to lemony I want it to be more lemonadey
    ★★★★☆

    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      September 5, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      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.
      Reply
  3. Joanne Pagani says

    May 25, 2018 at 8:33 am

    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
    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      May 25, 2018 at 8:47 am

      Hi Joanne - My hubby says to add more lemon juice. You can even add it to the batch already made.
      Reply
  4. Angie says

    March 15, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Oh boy, Pinning this one!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 15, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Angie! Enjoy.
      Reply
  5. Lisa Huff says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    Lemonade moonshine?! OMG yes! Can't wait to try this summer!
    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:33 am

      I didn't know it was a thing either, until my hubby started making it. Thanks, Lisa!
      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    What a fun and refreshing drink! This will be perfect for when we FINALLY get warmer weather here in New England!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:32 am

      We're not even waiting for the warmer weather here in Cleveland, Lol.
      Reply
  7. Susie says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Wow.. this looks tasty, and strong! This will be the perfect spring cocktail for me and my friends. Thanks for the great recipe!
    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:31 am

      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!
      Reply
  8. Jill says

    March 14, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    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.
    ★★★★★

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    • Mamma C says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:29 am

      Haha! I felt ridiculous. Thanks, Jill!
      Reply
  9. Christina Shoemaker says

    March 14, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Ooooo that lemon makes me soooo ready for Spring! I'd like a glass of this on a warm evening while we're grilling!
    ★★★★★

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    • Mamma C says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Yes, that would be perfect. Thanks, Christina!
      Reply

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