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A great adult beverage made in the slow cooker this recipe for Crock-Pot Lemonade Moonshine is simple & easy to make. A great crowd pleaser!
Slow Cooker Lemonade Moonshine
With all the talk with the Apple Pie Moonshine, I was asked for recipes for a few others. One of which was Crock-Pot Lemonade Moonshine.
The addition of the lemon zest adds a ton of great lemon flavor while the lemon juice gives this a nice tart lemon flavor.
Everclear is a pure grain alcohol and is pretty strong. If your area does not sell this type of alcohol (Everclear is restricted in some areas of the United States), or if you prefer to use something not as strong, use vodka instead. The end result is still a flavorful lemonade alcoholic drink.
Using vodka will result in a beverage that is closer to the classic Italian liqueur Limoncello.
Because you can find fresh lemons at the grocery store pretty much all year long this recipe can be made any time of year. But I find it a wonderful spring or summer beverage because nothing says warm weather than some tasty lemonade with a kick.
This recipe makes about 32 shots if you want to drink it as a straight up shot. But you can also add the lemonade moonshine to cocktail recipes.
A Few Cocktail Ideas To Use Crock-Pot Lemonade Moonshine:
- Refreshing Mint Lemonade – In a large glass muddle 4 or 5 fresh mint leaves, fill cup 3/4 of the way full with ice and add 1 shot of slow cooker lemonade moonshine to the glass. Top glass with homemade lemonade and enjoy!
- Very Berry Strawberry Lemonade Daiquiri – In the jar of a blender add 16 ounces frozen strawberries, add 3 to 4 shots of slow cooker lemonade moonshine and blend until smooth and frosty. Note: You can use other berries such as raspberries or blackberries but strawberry and lemon is a classic flavor combination and one of my favorites!
- Citrus Cooler – Fill a highball glass half full with ice and add 1 ounce lemonade moonshine, 3 ounces orange juice and a splash of lime juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use if I cannot buy Everclear where I live?
In some states and countries Everclear grain alcohol is not available for sale because of its high alcohol content. If you cannot find or purchase Everclear you can use a high proof vodka instead.
Can I make this lemonade moonshine without sugar?
Yes, you can use other sweeteners to make this recipe. Our readers have had success making this recipe using Splenda, Stevia, Swerve, agave and even honey.
Can I use other citrus fruit to make this moonshine recipe?
This recipe can be made using any citrus fruit or combination of citrus fruits. We suggest trying limes, oranges or even grapefruit.
Special Diets
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Cholesterol | Low Fat | Low Sodium | Low Sugar | Vegan | Vegetarian
This recipe for Crock-Pot Lemonade Moonshine is Weight Watchers Friendly on the new Personal Points plan. You can see the WW personal points for this recipe here on the Weight Watchers website. Click here for MORE of our Weight Watchers Recipes
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Crock-Pot Lemonade Moonshine Recipe
Heidi Kennedy
With just three ingredients (plus water) this lemonade moonshine recipe is a super tasty and refreshing adult beverage that is made easy in the slow cooker. Make this several weeks to months ahead of time that you want to start drinking it so that the flavors can really mellow out. Drink the moonshine as shots or mix into cocktails.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 32 Servings
Calories 161 kcal
Equipment
6 Quart Crock-Pot or larger
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Water
- 5 Medium Lemons (Zested And Juiced)
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Cups 190 Proof Everclear Grain Alcohol (Or Vodka)
Instructions
In a 6 quart or larger slow cooker add the water, lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar.
6 Cups Water –5 Medium Lemons –2 Cups Granulated Sugar
Cover and cook on HIGH for two hours.
Unplug slow cooker and allow mixture to cool until room temperature.
Once liquid is cooled, strain mixture through a fine meshed strainer to remove the lemon zest.
Add 2 cups Everclear grain alcohol or vodka and stir to combine.
2 Cups 190 Proof Everclear Grain Alcohol
Fill canning jars with liquid and place a lid and ring on jars.
Allow jars to sit at room temperature for at least 30 days before drinking to allow the flavors to mellow and develop.
Notes
There is no need to actually can (water bath can or pressure can) the jars of moonshine. The high alcohol content as well as the sugar makes this moonshine shelf stable for a long time without spoiling.
A serving size is 1 shot or about 1.5 ounces.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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