Moonshine Mixology

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for Flavoring Spirits & Making Cocktails CORY STRAUB

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POMEGRANATE SHINER The tang of the pomegranate juice blends beautifully with the burn of white whiskey in this stylish cocktail that would feel right at home at a swanky speakeasy or lounge.

1 lime wedge kosher salt 4 ounces plain moonshine 2 ounces triple sec 4 ounces pomegranate juice juice of 1 lime club soda 1 lime for garnish

Rub 1 lime wedge around the rim of the chilled mason jar or highball glass.

Dip the glass into a plate of salt to coat it. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.

Shake the moonshine, triple sec, pomegranate juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice until cold. Pour the mixture into the salt-rimmed glass and fill with club soda. Garnish with a lime slice.

FUN FACT Before Prohibition, some towns sold their jails because they thought that without alcohol there was no need for them.

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SHINY GINGER

If you love ginger, this drink is right up your alley. Go easy on the lemon juice to savor the full flavor of ginger and achieve more zest and spice.

2 ounces ginger moonshine (p. 28) 6–8 ounces ginger ale dash lemon juice lemon for garnish

Pour the moonshine and ginger ale together over ice in a rocks glass. Add a dash of lemon juice and a lemon slice.

FUN FACT George Washington had red hair as a younger man. He also was one of the most prominent moonshiners in colonial times. He built a distillery on his Mount Vernon estate!

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SPaRKLING RAZZ

Look to this elegant spritzer to elevate your next party. It’s as tasty as it is beautiful to behold, and it raises moonshine cocktails to a higher plane. Cheers!

1 ounce raspberry moonshine (p. 34) 2 ounces lemonade splash lime juice sparkling wine raspberries for garnish

Pour the raspberry moonshine and lemonade into a flute. Add a splash of lime juice. Fill with sparkling wine and garnish with raspberries.

TIP Try a variety of sparkling wines for this cocktail.

Use a sparkling dessert wine for guests who prefer a sweeter spritzer, and have a brut on hand for those who like drier drinks.

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MOONSHINE CANDY POPS

These crushed candy lollipops make great gifts or garnishes for your drinks.

Make them in bulk because they won’t last long.

1 bag rock candy 2 ounces plain moonshine, plus 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons water ž cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons corn syrup pinch of salt

Crush rock candy and place it on a silicon mat in small piles or in lollipop molds. Add moonshine, water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Cover and boil for a few minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat, add the tablespoon of plain moonshine, and mix. Using a spoon, quickly drop 2-inch discs of the mixture on top of the crushed candy in the mold or on the mat. Place a lollipop stick into the center of each disc, and twist the stick until it's completely covered in the mixture. Let the pops cool, and store overnight in an airtight container.

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