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What are moonshine cherries good with?
Cherry Moonshine Sangria – 1 oz. Midnight Moon Cherry with moonshine cherries from the jar 1/2 oz. Triple Sec 1/4 oz. Fresh lemon juice 4 oz. Sauvignon blanc white wine Fresh pineapple Fresh blueberries One serving, adjust as necessary to make a batch cocktail recipe.
What are moonshine cherries?
Moonshine Ole Smoky Cherries A party in a jar! · Ole Smoky’s Moonshine Cherries are an Appalachian party tradition. Each jar is hand-filled with fresh maraschino cherries soaked in Ole Smoky’s 100 proof moonshine. Each cherry says a sweet hello followed by a warm goodbye.
Do I have to refrigerate moonshine cherries?
Ole Smoky Distillery on Twitter: ‘@Kev_Campbell Hey Kevin, refrigeration is recommended but not required, so your Moonshine Cherries should be fine!
Can fruit in alcohol go bad?
When we discuss food preservation, we are usually talking about canning, dehydrating, freezing or fermenting. But did you know that you can also preserve fruit in alcohol, such as brandy or vodka? It is a way of preserving the flavor or essence of the fruit for later use. Homemade Raspberry Liqueur: This little gem is versatile in the kitchen and so easy to make. Better than store bought and packed with flavor, these little liqueur gems are versatile in the kitchen and very easy to make. What’s more, they make terrific gifts at holiday time.
What could be better than that? And guess what? You can even make cocktails from jam ! But that is another topic Fruit: You can make liqueur from just about any fruit: apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, citrus, cranberries, peaches, pineapple, raspberries or even a mixture of fruit.
My favorites are lemon, raspberry and cranberry, but they are all good. Fresh fruit is always best, but frozen unsweetened fruit also works in a pinch. In fact, if you want to make some liqueurs as holiday gifts this year, start now with frozen fruit or fresh cranberries and in a month’s time you will have many bottles to give away.
Alcohol: I prefer to use vodka for most liqueurs because it allows the flavors and the colors of the fruit to really shine. But brandy will also make a nice liqueur with peaches, cherries or any heavily spiced mixtures. You don’t have to use the most expensive brand of alcohol, but avoid the cheapest if you want a delicate flavor.
You get what you pay for. You can also use pure grain alcohol if you have it in your area. Spices: You can make your liqueur uniquely your own by including some spices in the steeping process. Try whole cinnamon sticks with cranberries or a teaspoon of allspice with peaches or a whole vanilla bean withwell ANYTHING ! It is all good! Bottles: You can find very inexpensive, used glass bottles at thrift stores and garage sales or brand new bottles from sources such as Lavender Lane, 4 cups fruit of your choice (or 12 oz. bag of fresh cranberries) 2-3 cups of vodka or brandy Optional spices such as cinnamon sticks, whole allspice or vanilla bean Cheesecloth and coffee filters Large funnel for straining & filling bottles 1 cup sugar ½ cup water Wash fruit and remove stems or pits if necessary (depending upon fruit used). I like to use vintage canning jars for steeping, but any large glass jar will work well. Place fruit in a large, clean glass container. (I use my collection of vintage canning jars for this purpose. But any quart size or large jar will work.) Add 2-3 cups vodka or brandy or enough to cover the fruit.
- Some fruit will float and that is okay.
- Add any spices that you wish.
- Stir the mixture and cover the container tightly.
- Set container on a shelf, away from heat or sunlight for at least 4 weeks.
- Stir or shake occasionally.
- After steeping, strain the mixture using several layers of cheesecloth.
- Once removed from the alcohol, store the “drunken fruit” in the refrigerator and use within a few days as a dessert topping, addition to tea bread, or addition to a dessert sauce.
Take the remaining flavored alcohol and strain again using fresh cheesecloth or better yet, coffee filters to get a clear liquid with no cloudiness. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly and cook for one minute or until the bubbling mixture turns clear.
- Remove from heat and set aside until completely cooled.
- About 1 hour) Pour half the sugar syrup into the alcohol base, stir and taste for sweetness.
- Some fruits are very tart and will require all of the sugar syrup.
- Others will only need a hint of sweetness.
- Extremely tart fruits (like cranberries) may even need a second batch of sugar syrup to really create a truly sweet liqueur.
This is a personal preference, so use your own judgment. Continue adding syrup until you reach desired flavor. Bottle your liqueurs in clean, decorative bottles and label with a date. The liqueurs will have the best flavor after a few months of sitting on the shelf (aging).
What do you drink moonshine with?
When many people hear the word “moonshine,” they think of someone making alcohol in the backwoods countryside of the United States. This image comes from the fact that many people made moonshine during the Prohibition era, which lasted from 1920 until 1933.
The name refers to the act of people making moonshine under the light of the moon. We don’t know about y’all, but 13 years is a long time to go without drinking alcohol. That’s why so many people took matters into their own hands. Of course, not everybody was skilled at correctly making moonshine, which unfortunately led to some health risks and consequences.
But that’s all in the past. Today, moonshine is brewed the right way (i.e., the legal way ) in distilleries like Tennessee Shine Co. Moonshine is an unaged whiskey that can be enjoyed immediately instead of requiring it to spend years sitting in a barrel.
- If you’re new to the concept of moonshine or are just looking for some new ways to enjoy a classic beverage, you’re in the right place.
- How Do I Drink Moonshine? We’ve gotta be honest, honey; you don’t want to drink straight moonshine.
- That’s because straight moonshine is hard to swallow.
- Literally, by itself, moonshine has an earthy flavor that burns going down.
Remember, its original intent wasn’t to be part of some fancy cocktail but rather to help people get drunk. As a more sophisticated drinker, you’re gonna want to mix your moonshine with something. In addition to making it taste better, adding a mixer will also keep the overall alcohol content down.
That way, you can have more than one drink without feeling the world start to spin around you. Common Moonshine Mixers Here are the most common things people use to mix moonshine with. Feel free to get creative! Remember that moonshine is a whiskey, so anything that pairs well with whiskey will also pair well with moonshine.
Coke If you like whiskey and coke, you’ll love moonshine and coke. This classic combination can be a good starting point for the novice moonshine drinker. Ginger ale If you want to get more of the earthy taste of moonshine in your cocktail, try pairing it with ginger ale ( not ginger beer ).
Sweet ginger ale can make moonshine go down smoother and is a good starting point for those new to drinking moonshine. Grapefruit juice As one of the unsung heroes of mixers, grapefruit juice pairs nicely with moonshine, the earthy undertones of moonshine combined with a crisp and delicious grapefruit flavor make for a delightfully refreshing cocktail on a hot summer Tennessee afternoon.
Lemonade Go half-and-half with lemonade and moonshine, and add some ice to get a nice, cool beverage to enjoy at a cookout or your next family event. ( Psst: nobody has to know.) Sweet vermouth This is the perfect pairing for those who drink Manhattans because they love the taste of alcohol.
- You can use the classic two-to-one ratio of moonshine to vermouth or make it an even 50-50 split.
- Add some ice to dilute the flavors, and throw in a maraschino cherry for good measure.
- Or, even better, use maraschino cherry-flavored moonshine to create a “Moonshine Manhattan.” Beer Liven up your lager by adding a shot of moonshine to the bottom of a pint glass.
If you’re feeling adventurous, use flavored moonshine, like blackberry moonshine, Best Moonshine Chasers For bold drinkers who want to experience a moonshine burn, it is possible to drink moonshine as a shot. Make sure to have one of these chasers on hand to take immediately after drinking straight moonshine.
- Pickle juice The saltiness of pickle juice will help combat the strong taste of whiskey.
- If you don’t have pickle juice nearby, take a bite out of a fresh pickle.
- Water When in doubt, you can always chase with water.
- It’s a good idea to drink a glass of water in between moonshine shots or mixed moonshine beverages to make sure you’re staying hydrated.
Ready to Try Moonshine? Whether you’re new to moonshine or looking for some new ways to enjoy a traditional beverage, we have all the information you need here at Tennessee Shine Co. We’d love for y’all to stop in and see us! Pick up one of our delicious moonshine combinations that you can enjoy if you have a sweet tooth or are looking for an adventurous cocktail to enjoy on your next weekend outing.
Do I have to refrigerate moonshine cherries?
Ole Smoky Distillery on Twitter: ‘@Kev_Campbell Hey Kevin, refrigeration is recommended but not required, so your Moonshine Cherries should be fine!