The Beverly Hillbillies loved their moonshine. Miss Jane was the first to state that moonshine is the fountain of youth, and granny called her shine a cure all. Since then there have been numerous accounts of “moonshine medicine” helping folks stay healthy and limber, such as, South Carolina farmer Perry or some of the Moonshiners’ forum writers.
Moonshine isn’t the only thing with infamous health benefits. I think almost everyone knows the phrase an apple a day keeps the doctor away. So, I got a brilliant idea to combine the fountain of youth with apples to keep the doctor away. I have two recipes to stay healthy, limber, and young while still catching a buzz.
Moonshiner
1 ½ oz moonshine (nothing too smoky or flavored)
½ oz vanilla simple syrup
¼ oz all spice dram
Apple juice
Splash cranberry juice
To make the vanilla simple syrup you will need a vanilla bean, vanilla extract, sugar, and water. One vanilla bean will make up to one cup of simple syrup. Add equal parts water and sugar (no more than one cup) to a pot over medium high heat. Once the sugar is dissolved and the vanilla extract and the vanilla bean cut in half lengthwise. Let it simmer for about five minutes and then remove from heat. Once it is cooled remove the bean and scrap all the vanilla from the inside. If it gets clumped in the syrup just shake well in a sealed container.
Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice. Use more apple juice than, almost a 3:1 ratio. Pour into a glass and enjoy. If you would like to garnish this, I recommend an apple slice.
Apples a la mode
1 ½ oz moonshine (nothing too smoky or flavored)
½ oz vanilla simple syrup
¼ oz all spice dram
Slice of leftover apple pie
A la mode is a French phrase that translates to “of the world.” So, although this recipe doesn’t include ice cream it is most definitely going to be a favorite way to consume your leftover apple pie.
Put all the ingredients into a blender. Once smooth pour into a glass and enjoy. I like to serve this with a wedge of cheddar cheese on the rim. The salty cheese is a nice contrast to the sweet drink, and in some parts of America apple pie is served with cheddar cheese.
By Krystle Turkington for Happy Hour Pal
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