Moonshine recipes are a fun way to relax on those hot summer days. The term of “moonshine” is an old term that is slang for alcohol that was made illegally to over taxes or alcoholic bans. Usually moonshiners would head out in the middle of the night to hide their activities. Moonshine recipes are pretty easy to make and are often clear since they are un aged drinks unlike their Whiskey and Bourbon counterparts that are aged to get that amber look.
This moonshine recipe is kind special because the flavors mimic those amazing Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.. If you have not had a Krispy Kreme donut – add it to your must have list! They are amazing! So if you love that flavor – this is the perfect moonshine recipe for you.
Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnut Moonshine Recipe!
I made this recipe on National Glazed Doughnut Day which takes place on January 12th! Is there a better way to celebrate one of the best inventions ever – the glazed donut than to create that flavor in a whole new recipe? I think not! So let’s get started.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups of Everclear ( 1 cup in each jar )
- 4 tsp. Vanilla flavoring ( 1 tsp. in each jar )
- 8 tbsp. Simple syrup ( 2 tsp. in each jar )
- 4 tsp. Corn syrup ( 1 1/2 tsp. in each jar )
- 4 tsp. brown sugar ( 1 tsp. in each jar )
I recommend serving this drink in an old fashioned mason jar for that real back woods moonshine feel.
DIRECTIONS
1. Add the vanilla extract, simple syrup, brown sugar, and corn syrup into each jar.
2. Top off with Everclear.
3. Place your mason jars in a cool dark place for 4 weeks.
4. Shake the jars every two days to help with the infusion process.
5. Can store up to 30 days.
If you are looking for other unique alcoholic beverages with a sweeter flavor you can try our Apple Cider Sangria recipe or our Moscow Mule Apple Cider recipe.
Krispy Kreme Moonshine
An adult take on a glazed donut, this moonshine recipe will be a hit with donut lovers.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of Everclear ( 1 cup in each jar )
- 4 tsp. Vanilla flavoring ( 1 tsp. in each jar )
- 8 tbsp. Simple syrup ( 2 tsp. in each jar )
- 4 tsp. Corn syrup ( 1 1/2 tsp. in each jar )
- 4 tsp. brown sugar ( 1 tsp. in each jar )
Instructions
- Add the vanilla extract, simple syrup, brown sugar, and corn syrup into each jar.
- Top off with Everclear.
- Place your mason jars in a cool dark place for 4 weeks.
- Shake the jars every two days to help with the infusion process.
- You can store your moonshine once opened for up to 30 days if you have a close top jar to store it in
Butler
Two questions, 1. Mine didn’t look like the picture , had a brown color to it and 2. Do it supposed to be smooth after 30 days ? The everclear was still strong after 30 days…
Jill
Hi Butler – sounds like maybe too much vanilla or brown sugar causing the brown tint? It should be smooth after 30 days if you were good about shaking it during the infusion process. This is important to allow the sugar to breakdown. The Everclear does not really lose its strength – so that is not a worry at all.
Cheryl
I made this twice. Both times it did not turn out. The first time I did it exactly according to the directions. The sugar did not dissolve and would not blend. The second time I heated it to dissolve the sugar. Mixed together and did the same thing. Needless to say I will not try this again and will not recommend this to anyone. Everclear is not exactly cheap!
Jill
I am sorry it did not turn out well for you – I wish I could understand why. It sounds like you may have tried this but you can try to add all the ingredients EXCEPT the everclear to a pan and heat on low to try and get the sugar to melt. Then add it to the everclear and store so it can blend. The sugar for us did dissolve into the everclear when we tested, so I am not sure what else we can offer. I am very sorry.
Doug
What size mason jars? It looks like pints in the pictures.
Jill
Hey Doug, yes they were 16 ounce mason jars!
Terickson
It says can store up to 30 days. Is it not good after 30 days?
Jill
We wouldn’t recommend it because of the simple syrup.
T Willett
I’ve asked before and have not seen the answer… What SIZE Mason jars? The size has a lot to do with the flavor. It would really benefit those of us who would like to make this as best as possible to know the correct size. Please respond here on your site. Thank you.
Mary Walker
Hi, They are the regular mouth pint size.
Angie
Stupid question I’m sure… but what is “simple syrup”?
Mary Walker
Hi, No, it’s not a stupid question. I actually had to ask my son what it was originally. It’s a mixture of sugar and water, however, I buy the bottle of it at Walmart because for me it’s easier.