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Creamsicle Moonshine

A nostalgic creamsicle-flavored moonshine with smooth vanilla, bright orange, and creamy sweetness, ready in just three days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 1 ounce each
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 cups unflavored moonshine or 190-proof grain alcohol
  • 3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar or simple syrup
  • Zest of 1 medium orange optional but recommended
  • 1 short piece of cinnamon stick optional

Equipment

  • 750ml glass bottle or mason jar with tight-sealing lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
  • Funnel
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Clean glass storage bottles

Method
 

  1. Pour the moonshine or grain alcohol into a clean 750ml glass bottle or mason jar.
  2. Add the pure vanilla extract and stir thoroughly for one minute to distribute evenly.
  3. Pour in fresh orange juice and add orange zest if using; stir for another minute.
  4. Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring gently to prevent curdling.
  5. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
  6. Add the cinnamon stick pieces for optional spice infusion.
  7. Seal the bottle tightly and shake vigorously for two to three minutes.
  8. Refrigerate for three days, shaking gently each morning and evening.
  9. After infusion, strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into clean bottles.
  10. Taste over ice and adjust sweetness with additional syrup or brightness with orange juice if desired.

Notes

Shake before serving to recombine separated cream and alcohol. Store refrigerated indefinitely.