Butterscotch Moonshine Recipe
Learn how to make the best Butterscotch Moonshine Recipe at home. Sweet, smooth, and easy to prepare with simple ingredients. Perfect for parties and gifting!
Equipment & Tools
- Stove
- Medium pot
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing Spoon
- Large glass jar with tight lid (mason jar works best)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups Ole Smoky Moonshine, Recommended
- ¾ cup Hennessy Brandy
- 1 ½ teaspoons Gardens by Grace Butterscotch Extract, Recommended
Instructions
- Instructions
- Place a medium pot on your stove over medium heat.
- Add 1 ½ cups raw sugar and 1 ½ cups water to the pot.
- Stir gently and allow the sugar to dissolve completely. Keep stirring to prevent burning. This usually takes about 5–8 minutes.
- Once fully dissolved, remove from heat.
- Let the syrup cool completely to room temperature. This step is very important before adding alcohol.
- Once the syrup is fully cooled:
- Pour 1 ½ cups moonshine into a clean glass jar.
- Add ¾ cup brandy.
- Add 1 ½ teaspoons butterscotch extract.
- Pour the cooled simple syrup into the jar with the alcohol mixture.
- Close the lid tightly.
- Shake the jar for about 40 seconds to mix everything thoroughly.
- Let the jar sit for at least 48 hours before drinking. This resting time allows the flavors to blend perfectly.
- After 48 hours, your butterscotch moonshine is ready to enjoy.
Notes
Always let the syrup cool fully before adding alcohol.
If using white sugar, you can add a small drop of brown food coloring for a darker look.
The longer it rests, the smoother the flavor becomes.
Store in a sealed jar to preserve freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 289kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 0gFat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 18mg (1%)Sugar: 30g (33%)Calcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg (1%)
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