Moonshiners manual intends to preserve a dying artthe american tradition of the art of moonshining. May 31, 2018 next add the moonshine, ice and fill the remainder of the mug with ginger beer, approximately 4 oz. Mile hi distilling has a large selection of distilling books and moonshine books that range from alcohol recipes to the in depth science behind distilling to starting a distillery. Combining raspberries, lime juice and agave nectar with the white whiskey and prosecco, this cocktail also reestablishes the love affair between highproof spirit and bubbly. The 5 musthave books on whiskey, american cocktails, and. A strong alcohol, the recipe for moonshine is very basic, which is why it has been popular throughout the years as. Nov 26, 2012 ole smoky tennessee moonshine is distilled in gatlinburg just down the road from where i was born, and its bottled in a true southern relic. Mar 27, 2019 updated weekly with cocktail recipes straight from the sugarlands distillerys tastemakers see more ideas about moonshine cocktails, cocktail recipes and food recipes. Moonshine is making its way from appalachia to the big city, where its helping mixologists beef up classic drinks. Your guide to making moonshine, whisky, vodka, rum and so much more. Pour midnight moon original and dry vermouth into a shaker and shake over ice. Moonshine purists define the spirit as a homemade, unaged whiskey, marked by its clear color, corn base and high alcohol contentsometimes peaking as high as 190 proof. Being on the brink of fall, im adding apples to just about everything im eating and drinking which includes this drink.
The original moonshine, or shine as it is fondly referred to by those who sip and savor the spirit from traditional style mason jars, is clear corn whiskey crafted in the same authentic tradition that moonshine has been made for. Before the internet, if you were a city boy and you wanted to learn how to make moonshine, you went down to the library and checked out the foxfire book. Its time to discover the world of moonshine cocktails. A guest snapped this candid and wanted me to have it. The book introduces six classic root cocktailsthe old fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whiskey highball, and the flipas well as variations. The first written suggestion of martinis move to dry in a cocktail book is found in. In june 1863 just one month before the battle of gettysburg 20,000 soldiers clashed at brandy station just outside of culpepper, engaging in what became the largest cavalry battle in the history of the western hemisphere. Bring your own liquor to be granted entry to the undercover moonshine saloon and experience life in the wild west. May 24, 2017 moonshine is great for sippin but it is also amazing for mixin be sure to share with us some of your favorite ways to mix up a moonshine cocktail. The craft of whiskey distilling free ebook clawhammer. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Moonshine may be unaged, but the white whiskey has certainly grown up since it came down from the hills and into the cocktail bar. An investigative study of the hostile conflicts between moonshiners and revenue men reveals uncanny tales about distilleries and raids in kentucky and indiana. Apple pie moonshine cocktails sweetly cinnamon black button. Dec 01, 20 gut wrenching, breathtaking, truly moving and heart breakingly beautiful, moonshine is a book that i will never ever forget. A new book about the distinctly american spirit, moonshine. From southern hooch to a harvest mule, youll love the sweet vanilla, cinnamon flavor. In june 1863 just one month before the battle of gettysburg 20,000 soldiers clashed at brandy station just. These three moonshine cocktail recipes could make you a believer. The craft of whiskey distilling free ebook whether youre looking to open up a distillery, want to make your own moonshine whiskey down in the hollar, or simply like reading up on the topic of alcoholic beverages, youre going to want to know about this awesome free ebook weve uncovered. Some greats left a legacy on the track as well as on the open road.
Distilling books and moonshine books alcohol distilling books are a great way to learn the fine art and craft of distilling spirits. But when this time of year rolls around, and its an apple pie moonshine cocktail, wellthats something i can get behind. The ultimate guide to making your own vodka, whiskey, rum, brandy, moonshine, and more joy of seriespaperback home distilling handbookpaperback the home distillers workbook. Ole smoky apple pie moonshine 12 ounce ole smoky original moonshine corn whiskey 1 oz. Moonshine has been boosted by popular culture depictions, such as robert mitchums thunder road and moonrunners movies, as well music. Berentzen apple is an 80proof liqueur and most of the moonshine options are the same strength. This cocktail, a favorite a hollywoods house of blues. Moonshine fizz like a gin fizz without the gin, or an old fashioned on southern steroids, this is a drink that adds a little bit of a garden party elegance to any occasion. Cory straub is a home distiller and fire captain whose grandfather made moonshine and whose recipes he has been perfecting for 25 years. They have a clever cocktail serving idea there using a plastic glowstick as a swizzle stick, which gives the drinks an eerie, magical radiance. Oct 20, 2017 but this rowdy moonshine mecca hides a secret. Mar 27, 2019 updated weekly with cocktail recipes straight from the sugarlands distillerys tastemakers see more ideas about moonshine cocktails, cocktail recipes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Moonshine cocktails and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Learn how to cook great cinnamon moonshine cocktail. Only one phrase can accurately describe the scene within the sugarlands distillery, and that phrase is a damn good time. Read moonshine cocktails the ultimate cocktail companion for clear spirits and home distillers by paul knorr available from rakuten kobo. Learn more about moonshine in the drink dictionary lawhorne leg spreader cocktail koolaid, moonshine, tequila silver zoomer cocktail bacardi 151 proof rum, crown royal, five alive, moonshine. This book is the result of a collection of stories from men and women, saints and sinners alike, who have mastered the art of moonshine. Straub began with a fivegallon bucket and tried the commercial kits on the market, before making his own distillation equipment. A cultural history of americas infamous liquor by jaime joyce, celebrates all things shine and includes an examination of its role in the rise of racing. Always infamous and often outlawed, moonshine is a highproof distilled spirit, generally produced by home distillers, most often from corn mash. Absurd bird fried chicken from the american deep south. Moonshine cocktails to spice up your night eat something. Ole smoky tennessee moonshine is distilled in gatlinburg just down the road from where i was born, and its bottled in a true southern relic. This drink from chilled magazine proves yet again that moonshine and fruit are a friendly match.
However, with the sweetness of a watermelon, the bitterness of the lime, and an alcohol punch to finish, this is one moonshine. Brewhaus offers only the books that we feel provide the most accurate and valid information to the hobby distiller, with topics ranging from how to get started to recipes for moonshine, rum, brandy, and more. The book includes a bunch of other recipes as welltwo more for moonshine, and several each for vodka, whisky, rum, schnapps, and more. In the late 60s, in the mountains of north georgia, a high school english teacher and his students produced a magazine as a class project.
Jun 16, 2015 basic moonshine mash recipe moonshine is distilled from the fermented sugar of a malt grains like oats, cornmeal, or wheat. Jul 27, 2017 moonshine may be unaged, but the white whiskey has certainly grown up since it came down from the hills and into the cocktail bar. While distillers still trace their roots to rustic origins in appalachia, bartenders are using the bright, crystalclear whiskey in cosmopolitan cocktails that our hillbilly forefathers would scarcely recognize. Alcohol distilling books are a great way to learn the fine art and craft of distilling spirits. Next add the moonshine, ice and fill the remainder of the mug with ginger beer, approximately 4 oz. Platte valley corn whiskey weston, mo this ones clean, light, and bright, with a. Its a solid choice when trying to woo that soontobe special someone.
Feb 26, 2015 the 5 musthave books on whiskey, american cocktails, and moonshine. Gut wrenching, breathtaking, truly moving and heart breakingly beautiful, moonshine is a book that i will never ever forget. Apple pie moonshine cocktail welcome by waiting on martha. Moonshine cocktails ebook by paul knorr rakuten kobo. This is a great book for more information about the common law and how the government has secretly put you under a contract. Here are six recipes from atlanta chef and former top chef contestant eli.
A tennessee moonshine maker with a rye whiskey secret. This book was not what i expected and it was also unlike any other book i have read this year. Build the cocktail in a saltrimmed old fashioned glass over ice. Moonshine rum, whiskey, and rye we give the top and tail to the mountain trail but we pour that hard in a jar, lets write some moonshine little bottle of good time. Going on the menu at my bar in 4 weeks time been playing around with some ideas and this one is locked in. Basic moonshine mash recipe moonshine is distilled from the fermented sugar of a malt grains like oats, cornmeal, or wheat. A shot of moonshine to accompany your favourite cider, either drunk on the side, or dropped into the mix. Ole smoky distillery, on top of their line of moonshines and moonshine liqueurs, sells a mason jar of pitted cherries that are properly drowned in highproof moonshine. The craft of whiskey distilling free ebook clawhammer supply. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an olive.
This recipe originally appeared as part of moonshine cocktails. Coming in at a five week fermentation time, this moonshine recipe is the longest of the moonshine recipes listed here. This samaroli isle of jura 16 years is a vatting of two different casks of jura whisky that were distilled in 97, bottled in and combined is. From the countrys early adoption of scottish and irish home distilling techniques and traditions to the whiskey rebellion of the late 1700s to a comparison of. Moonshine martini with gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur and absinthe.
In a little building behind its distillery sit 123 barrels that are slowly turning moonshine into an exceptional and soughtafter rye whiskey. Distilling books and moonshine books mile hi distilling. A strong alcohol, the recipe for moonshine is very basic, which is why it has been popular throughout the years as something that can be made by amateur and professional distillers alike. Fire up the still or snag some hooch and get mixing. This one the caldecott medal in 1967 and i think that the text is equally strong. I personally have used this book to beat several branches of the government.
Okay, so you typically wont find me drinking moonshine on any old day. A cultural history of americas infamous liquor, writer jaime joyce explores americas centuriesold relationship with moonshine through fact, folklore, and fiction. Dont miss our apple pie moonshine in your next moonshine cocktail. The cherries make a nice cocktail garnish and the liquid theyre in a tasty, strong, nonsweetened cherry moonshine. How to make watermelonpeach moonshine brandy recipe. While distillers still trace their roots to rustic origins in appalachia, bartenders are using the bright, crystalclear.
The 3 books every bartender needs to read for black history month. Get one of our cinnamon moonshine cocktail recipe and prepare delicious and healthy treat for your family or friends. Basic moonshine mash recipe whiskey still pro shop. With those two spirits, the candy appley will mix up to about 18. Jul 08, 2015 watermelonpeach moonshine brandy oh yeah. For these reasons and the fact that it is absolutely superbly written, it made it on my top list of books from 20. Moonshine cocktails to spice up your night eat something sexy. Their products include jarred moonshine cherries, white lightnin, and other moonshine flavors, some of which are only available from their distillery store in tennessee. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The 5 musthave books on whiskey, american cocktails, and moonshine.
Since 1776 the art of moonshining has been passed down by wordofmouth and apprenticeship. Ole smoky distillery, on top of their line of moonshines and moonshine liqueurs, sells a mason jar of pitted cherries that are properly drowned in highproof moonshine the cherries make a nice cocktail garnish and the liquid theyre in a tasty, strong, nonsweetened cherry moonshine. During the civil war, culpepper, virginia served as a crossroads for the union and confederate forces that took turns occupying the town. The recipe below can be found on page 167 in ricks book the joy of home distilling. The original moonshine cocktails the intoxicologist.
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