Name: Mojito Moonshine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 pints
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch Mint; 118 ounces Limeade; 375 milliliters Everclear (191 proof), grain alcohol; 1 cup Light rum; 3 Limes; 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 1 Mint

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Mojito Moonshine

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, add sugar, water and mint; bring to a boil.

Boil for 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolved.

Allow to cool.

Strain mint pieces from liquid before using.

Moonshine

In a large stock pot or container add the mint and use the handle of a wooden spoon to smash or muddle it to release the oils.

Add limeade, Everclear, rum and simple syrup.

Add the juice of 3 limes and the lime halves to the container.

Cover and store in the refrigerator for 3 days.

After 3 days, remove moonshine and strain out the limes and mint pieces.

Ladle moonshine into clean mason jars, leaving a ½ inch head.

Place lids on jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 1 month before enjoying.

Please enjoy responsibly.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Mint Infusion Timing 🌿
Bruise fresh mint gently between your palms before adding to release essential oils, then infuse for 24-48 hours for maximum flavor extraction without bitterness from over-steeping.
Lime Juice Freshness 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled; the citric acid and natural oils are crucial for authentic flavor and proper preservation of the high-proof spirit.
Sugar Syrup Base 🍯
Create a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in hot water first, then cool completely before mixing with alcohol to ensure even sweetness distribution and prevent crystallization in the high-proof liquid.
Proof Alcohol Layering 🥃
Add the Everclear and grain alcohol last after combining other ingredients to prevent the extreme heat from cooking off delicate mint and lime aromatics that define the mojito profile.
Storage & Clarity Control 🧊
Store in dark glass bottles away from sunlight and strain through cheesecloth after infusion to remove sediment and achieve the clear, professional appearance expected of premium moonshine.