Jolly Rancher Moonshine

5 from 7 votes

Jolly Rancher Moonshine is quick and easy to make using hard candy, grain alcohol, soda, and syrup. It's like a liquid version of your favorite flavored Jolly Rancher with a very potent punch!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Set time8

Total Time8 5

Course: cocktail

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8-ounce mason jars

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

Purple

20 purple Jolly Ranchers
1 cup 45% ABV/90 Proof Climax moonshine
½ cup Sprite
2 tablespoons grape syrup

Red

20 red Jolly Ranchers
1 cup 45% ABV/90 Proof Climax moonshine
½ cup Sprite
2 tablespoons grenadine

Green

20 green Jolly Ranchers
1 cup 45% ABV/90 Proof Climax moonshine
½ cup Sprite
2 tablespoons green apple syrup

Instructions

Place 20 unwrapped Jolly Rancher candies in each mason jar, separated by color.
Fill each jar with 1 cup of moonshine.
Add Sprite and syrup, seal and allow to stand for 8 hours or overnight. Note: if you still have some Jolly Ranchers pieces you can choose to remove them with a spoon.
Add ice, shake, and serve.

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTE: Jolly Rancher Moonshine contains more alcohol than it tastes like so please drink in moderation and be careful when consuming.

Makes: 3 8-ounce mason jars

Storage:

To Store: You can store your moonshine sealed in an airtight mason jar it for up to two years at room temperature. If left unsealed, you can store it for up to 6 months in the fridge.

Tips:

This recipe is a basic formula for making grape Jolly Rancher Moonshine, cherry Jolly Rancher Moonshine, and green apple Jolly Rancher Moonshine. You can easily swap the candy flavor and syrup to customize your cocktail.
Jolly Rancher Moonshine contains more alcohol than it tastes like so please drink in moderation and be careful when consuming.

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