What goes well with cherry moonshine?

Combine cherry moonshine, lemon lime soda and grenadine in a glass. Garnish with cherries.

How do you cut and flavor moonshine?

To begin your adventure in flavoring moonshine, start by adding your choice of fruit slices, spices, or herbs straight to a mason jar filled with moonshine. Cover and shake the jar, then let it sit for at least 48 hours to allow the flavors to infuse into the distilled alcohol.

What is cherry moonshine made of?

We placed the cherries in a large bowl. We then removed the pits (seeds). We then added the simple syrup, Ole Smoky Moonshine, and cherry juice into the bowl of cherries. We Mix everything until well combined.

Does cherry moonshine need to be refrigerated?

Storing opened flavored moonshine in the refrigerator prolongs its shelf life . The refrigerator temperatures slow down when the sugars and added flavors go bad. Unopened flavored moonshine can last for years, un-refrigerated and away from sunlight.

What makes moonshine taste better?

If you want to get more of the earthy taste of moonshine in your co*cktail, 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.

How do you make moonshine more potent?

The hot vapor distills the alcohol a second time, which results in a higher-proof moonshine. If a moonshiner wants to make their alcohol extra potent, they might “charge” the thump keg by adding undistilled mash or a few gallons of alcohol so the steam picks up extra alcohol vapor on its way to the worm box .

Why does my moonshine taste burnt?

Also, alcohol boils at about 172 degrees Fahrenheit, so if you get it hotter than that, you get a burnt taste . If you do it right, it's a really slow process—you have to bring the heat up really slowly. Because once it's scorched, it's scorched, and you can't disguise that no matter what you do.

How much head do you throw away when distilling?

The foreshots are the first part of the distillate (usually 50-200 mL depending on what is being distilled) which are discarded as these can contain harmful compounds and off-flavours.

Can cherries in moonshine go bad?

Moonshine has a longer shelf life than other simple spirits, lasting up to six months after opening. However, once a bottle of moonshine is opened, the shelf life is only 2-3 years. Does Moonshine with Fruit Go Bad? Moonshine that contains fruits does not go bad .

How do you serve cherry moonshine?

Pour Cherry Moonshine in a glass over ice, fill with tonic and garnish with a lime .

How long does cherry moonshine last?

If you're not straining: Store your cherry moonshine in the fridge. It will last 2-3 weeks . If you are straining: Once your cherry moonshine is as strong as you want it to be, strain it into a forever container and store in the fridge or freezer. This sucker will last for years!

How to serve cherry moonshine?

Pour Cherry Moonshine in a glass over ice, fill with tonic and garnish with a lime .

How do you use cherry moonshine?

Preparation: Pour Firefly Cherry Moonshine and seltzer water into a glass over ice. Top with juice of half a lemon, and garnish with cherries and mint .

What are moonshine cherries used for?

Use the cherries in to the Moonshine Cherry Bombs and then you can use the flavored cherry moonshine in fun drinks. Do you remember those Dirty Shirley Temples from a few months back with the moonshine cherry garnish? You can do a whole lot with these moonshine cherries.

Crock Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine Recipe

Published: Apr 20, 2015 · Updated: Nov 2, 2023 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

This Crock Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine Recipe is SO EASY to make and looks great! AND IT TASTES AMAZING!

Crock-Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine Recipe

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We have been giving this as gifts for friends and family, and everyone loves it! Friends and family keep asking for second and third containers because they like it so much.

This Crock Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine is delicious alone, or you can mix it with co*ke, pour it over ice cream, or mix it with lemonade. There are so many great ways to enjoy this moonshine!

We love serving the Crock-Pot Cherry Moonshine over vanilla bean ice cream. A small dish is all you need for a decadent dessert!

Amazon has fantastic labels that work great to turn a mason jar into a gift. I loved these Avery Labels that you can customize before printing on them.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Cherry Pie Moonshine! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Cherries - We make this with canned dark cherries.
Sugar
Cherry Juice
Everclear or Vodka, depending on what you have

Equipment Needed

Kitchen Spoon/Stirring Utensil
Mason Jars, canning jars, or Other Sealed Storage Containers.

The size of jars is up to you. We tend to use quart jars. Just make sure the lids fit and seal. This cherry pie moonshine can easily be stored in a gallon or liter bottle.

How to Make CrockPot Cherry Moonshine Recipe

I've included complete instructions for cherry shine in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Combine cherries, sugar, and tart cherry juice in the Crock Pot. Stir until combined.
Cook on low until sugar dissolves.
Allow to cool. Once cool pour in Everclear.
Store in mason jars or sealed containers.

This recipe can be adapted to make in a large saucepan. The total time needed will change.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: This slow cooker recipe is one of our quicker ones, as it only takes one to two hours for the sugar to dissolve and the moonshine to be ready for serving.

Storage: Once opened, keep leftover Cherry Pie Moonshine refrigerated in an airtight storage container, such as a mason jar. Enjoy leftovers within three to six months.

We store our moonshine in a cool dark place to keep the taste fantastic.

Freezing/How to Freeze: You can keep leftovers in the fridge or freezer, depending on how you prefer to enjoy them.

Recipe Variations + Tips for the Best CrockPot Cherry Pie Moonshine

Substitutions:

You can use Everclear Grain Alcohol or vodka, depending on what you have available.

White or brown sugar works equally well. Brown sugar is excellent if you prefer a warmer flavor to complement the cherry in this homemade moonshine.

We enjoy having the full cherries in the moonshine. You can use a potato masher to mash them.

Vegetarian + Vegan Option: This recipe should be vegan and vegetarian, as the only ingredients are canned cherries, sugar, cherry juice, and alcohol.

Gluten-Free: This recipe should also be safe for a gluten-free diet, as none of its ingredients typically contain gluten. However, check for a gluten-free label on the canned cherries and cherry juice if you are highly sensitive and want to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination.

Alcohol-Free Option: Replace the Everclear or vodka with an NA substitute to make this recipe non-alcoholic.

Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: This recipe is easy to scale to your desired serving size. It doubles and triples like a dream, though you may need to work in batches if you scale up, depending on the size of your slow cooker.

Sugar-Free: Use sugar-free canned cherries, cherry juice with no sugar added, and a sugar-free substitute for white sugar to make this Cherry Pie Moonshine sugar-free.

When to serve Cherry Pie Moonshine

Christmas co*cktail
Holiday parties
Valentine's Day co*cktail
Happy Hour
As a holiday gift.
Over ice cream

What to Serve with Crock-Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine

This homemade, slow-cooker moonshine would be fantastic as a vodka substitute in co*cktails! Here are some ideas from our co*cktail recipe collection.

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Crock Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine

How to make Cherry Pie Moonshine in the crockpot

4.50 from 14 votes

Print Rate

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

30 Ounce Cherries Canned
½ cup White Sugar
32 Ounce Cherry juice
2 cups everclear or vodka

Instructions

Combine cherries, sugar and cherry juice in the crock pot, stir until combined
Cook on low for 1-2 hours until sugar dissolves
Allow to cool, once cool pour in everclear
Store in mason jars or sealed containers

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Slow cooker

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Comments

Tonya Brant
December 23, 2019 at 7:36 am
I am making this as a Christmas gift! How do you store it (pantry/refrigerator?) and how long does it keep? Thanks!
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Amy
August 20, 2018 at 1:07 pm
This recipe is my absolute favorite moonshine. I’ll share others I make but I keep this one every batch! Sooo yummy. I used Dole canned dark sweet cherries and Juicy Juice cherry juice. Easy to find ingredients and I use Everclear, not Vodka. I drink straight over ice. The alcohol isn’t overpowering even though I opt for the Everclear over Vodka.
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Cyndi
March 21, 2018 at 3:38 am
Canned cherries or cherry pie filling?
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Viv
February 27, 2018 at 10:14 pm
I used tart cherry juice I couldn't find sweet and I also used Jared maraschino cherries because I couldn't find canned and I threw the whole jar in....juice and all... it was delicious if you want it sweeter just add more sugar
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Joan
February 14, 2018 at 3:33 pm
Not sure if the 2 cans are cherry pie filling and where can I get cherry juice?.
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Tia
February 02, 2018 at 1:37 pm
Question,
Do you have to seal them like you were canning them for shelving?
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Barbara
January 31, 2018 at 5:02 pm
Tart or sweet canned cherries?
Can you use frozen ?
Can I put the finished product in the freezer?
Do you know of a way to not have to refrigerate it?
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Lisa F.
June 20, 2017 at 12:40 am
Can't wait to make some! And I just happen to have a bottle of everclear! Quick question how should the jars be stored! At room temperature or in the refrigerator? And for how long is it good for? Not that I foresee it lasting to long but just out of curiosity? Thanks again!
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- Spaceycar
  November 30, 2017 at 7:50 pm
  Must be refrigerated.
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Jordan
September 12, 2016 at 7:26 pm
What proof of everclear is suggested for this?
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- Spaceyzcar
  November 30, 2017 at 7:46 pm
  Forget the Everclear just use vanilla flavored vodka. Made it that way and it was so good.
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Trisha
July 23, 2016 at 6:11 pm
I would like to try this recipe as I am a cherry lover, but I'm not sure if you are using tart or sweet cherries. Thanks for your help.
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Angela W.
November 06, 2015 at 4:54 pm

How long will this keep at room temperature?
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- Spaceycar
  November 30, 2017 at 7:48 pm
  It must be refrigerated.
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  - Mike
    March 09, 2019 at 9:03 am
    How long does it have to store for before its ready to drink?
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Jennie
October 18, 2015 at 2:05 pm
Looks good, but please don't call it moonshine. It's not moonshine.
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Wanda Clausen
June 15, 2015 at 7:03 am
Where do I find canned cherries and cherry juice. Is it cherry pie filling? I want to make this for camping with friends.
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- Tammilee
  June 16, 2015 at 9:12 am
  I found cherry juice in the juice section of our local Safeway. The cherries work great from pie filling cherries. I hope this helps! Have fun camping.
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- Lynn
  December 18, 2015 at 4:17 am
  I don't think is pie filling. The canned cherries should be with the other canned fruit. Although I've never liked, the cherry juice might be in the juice isle.
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Kelly Hutchinson
May 11, 2015 at 10:10 am

This sounds like something that is right up my alley! I think it would be great over vanilla bean ice ream!
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Amy Desrosiers
May 11, 2015 at 10:04 am

My husband is really into boozy fruit dishes. I bet this is awesome on ice cream or pound cake!
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diane
May 11, 2015 at 8:17 am
This looks heavenly! Might have to try something like this for a fathers day treat!
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Andrew
May 11, 2015 at 5:27 am

Wow, this sounds delicious! You had me at Vodka! #delish #nomnomnom #yum!
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Jenna Wood
May 10, 2015 at 1:07 pm

Yummy, I'd love to try this over ice cream or with a co*ke! I've never really considered distilling my own spirits, or canning them but this sounds like a great gift fr the holidays.
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