🍎🔥 Apple Pie Moonshine (with Fireball)
⏱️ Time:
About 1 hour + cooling
🫙 Yield:
Makes about 3–4 liters
🧾 Ingredients:
1 gallon (3.8 L) apple juice
1 gallon (3.8 L) apple cider
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
8–10 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp whole cloves (optional)
1 tbsp whole allspice (optional)
750 ml Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
750 ml vodka (or more for stronger batch)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Heat the base
In a large pot, combine apple juice, apple cider, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon sticks, and spices.
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugars dissolve.
Simmer
Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20–30 minutes.
This helps infuse all the warm spice flavors.
Cool completely
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
⚠️ Important: Don’t add alcohol while hot (it will evaporate).
Add the alcohol
Stir in the Fireball and vodka once fully cooled.
Strain & jar
Remove cinnamon sticks and spices.
Pour into glass jars or bottles.
Chill & rest
Refrigerate for at least 1 day before drinking for best flavor.
🍹 How to Serve:
Serve cold, over ice, or slightly warmed
Add a cinnamon stick or apple slice for garnish
🔥 Tips:
Want it stronger? Add more vodka
Want it sweeter? Add caramel syrup
For a smoother taste, let it sit 3–5 days before drinking
