The Recipe Moonshine
Unleash your inner distiller with "The Recipe Moonshine," a classic take on crafting your own small-batch homemade spirit. Using simple yet authentic ingredients like cornmeal, malted barley, granulated sugar, and high-quality yeast, this recipe celebrates tradition while delivering bold flavors. The step-by-step process—from mashing the grains to fermenting and distilling—creates a smooth, unaged whiskey perfect for sipping or mixing into your favorite cocktails. With just a bit of patience and care, you'll produce a crystal-clear, high-proof moonshine that's both an art and a reward. Whether you're looking to explore the roots of American whiskey-making or simply want to add a unique personal touch to your home bar, "The Recipe Moonshine" promises an experience as satisfying as the final pour! Always enjoy responsibly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Cornmeal
- 8 cups Granulated Sugar
- 5 gallons Distilled Water
- 2 tbsp Yeast (distiller's or baker's)
- 1.5 lbs Malted Barley
Instructions
1. Combine the cornmeal and malted barley in a large stockpot.
2. Heat 4 gallons of distilled water to around 165°F (74°C) and pour it over the dry ingredients in the stockpot.
3. Stir the mixture thoroughly to eliminate any clumps. Let it sit for about 90 minutes, maintaining the temperature around 150°F (65°C) to extract fermentable sugars.
4. After the mixture cools down to 70-80°F (21-27°C), transfer it to a fermentation bucket or container.
5. Dissolve the sugar in 1 gallon of warm distilled water and add it to the fermentation container.
6. Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the liquid. Stir gently to incorporate.
7. Seal the fermentation container with an airlock and keep it in a warm, dark place (70-75°F or 21-24°C). Allow fermentation to occur for 5-7 days or until bubbling ceases.
8. Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth or mesh to remove solids, transferring it to your still for distillation.
9. Follow your still manufacturer’s directions for proper usage, and distill the liquid, collecting the product in separate fractions known as 'cuts': the head, heart, and tail.
10. Discard the head (the first portion of the distillate, which contains harmful methanol). Keep the heart for consumption and discard or recycle the tails.
11. Let the moonshine rest in glass jars for several days to mellow before enjoying, responsibly and in moderation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 153 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2860.0 g | 1040% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 176.9 g | 632% | |
| Total Sugars | 1609.5 g | ||
| Protein | 142.6 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 49.8 mg | 277% | |
| Potassium | 4524 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
