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Orange Creamsicle Moonshine

A delightful adult twist on a classic dessert with refreshing flavors of orange and cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups orange juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups clear grain alcohol like Everclear
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Glass jar or bottles for storage

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment before you start.
  2. In a large saucepan, mix the orange juice and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
  3. Stir in the orange zest to infuse even more flavor.
  4. Take the saucepan off the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Once the mixture has cooled, whisk in the heavy cream until it is fully combined.
  6. Pour in the clear grain alcohol and mix thoroughly.
  7. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a clean glass jar or bottles.
  8. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Notes

Let your moonshine sit for a week for even better flavor development, if you can wait that long!