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Ole Smoky Butter Pecan Moonshine Recipe

This Ole Smoky Butter Pecan Moonshine recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and smooth, with a rich and indulgent flavor that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with a gallon of Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine, butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, this moonshine recipe is a unique and delicious twist on the classic spirit. Simply melt the butter and combine with the other ingredients in a pot or Dutch oven, simmer over low heat, strain, and transfer to mason jars for storage. Serve over ice or straight, and enjoy!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Funnel
  • Mason jars or other airtight containers for storing

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon of Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine
  • 2 cups of unsalted butter
  • 2 cups of brown sugar
  • 2 cups of chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar, chopped pecans, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the pot, and stir until well combined.
  • Continue to stir the mixture for 10-15 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the pecans are toasted and fragrant.
  • Add the gallon of Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine to the pot and stir until everything is well combined.
  • Let the mixture simmer over low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Once the mixture has cooled, strain it through a fine mesh strainer to remove any large pieces of pecan or other solids.
  • Using a funnel, transfer the strained moonshine into mason jars or other airtight containers for storage.
  • Serve the Ole Smoky Butter Pecan Moonshine over ice or straight, and enjoy!

Notes

As with any homemade spirit, it's important to drink Ole Smoky Butter Pecan Moonshine responsibly and in moderation. This moonshine is quite potent, so be sure to enjoy it in small doses and never drink and drive.
Keyword Moonshine