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The Harvest Moon, An Apple Moonshine Cocktail Recipe

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The best apple moonshine cocktail recipe, The Harvest Moon, celebrates autumn with fresh apple cider, apple pie moonshine, and a few bubbles for a kick! We love enjoying this drink which can be enjoyed warm, or on the rocks.

Cozy up with this fantastic refreshing drink, full of delicious apple flavor.

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Fall is my favorite season of the year, especially living in Massachusetts where autumn truly shines.  All the trees turn, the smells of wood fire stoves are in the air, and there’s nothing better than relaxing by the fire on a crisp New England night. Especially with this delicious cocktail in hand.

Autumn in New England is like no other! The trees glow with vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds. Local apple orchards are in full swing with apple picking season.  Apple cider (and cider donuts) are everywhere in stores and road-side stands.  And The Harvest Moon, best apple cider cocktail recipe I’ve ever made, is like drinking a sweet and smooth glass of autumn.

This Apple Moonshine Cocktail Is:

  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Warming
  • Smooth
  • Crisp
  • Filled notes of apple and cinnamon
  • My absolute favorite fall cocktail recipe
  • The perfect drink for an autumn night
 
 
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What’s In This Apple Pie Moonshine Cocktail?

See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

  • Fresh apple cider: bonus points if you can get it straight from an orchard!  In our area, lots of farms have roadside stands with fresh pressed cider, right from the apples in their groves. If not, use any kind of good apple cider that you would enjoy on a crisp fall day.
  • Apple Pie Moonshine: there are a few great brands out there, so any apple flavored moonshine is absolutely delish!  With hints of cinnamon and clove, the apple pie moonshine is smooth and sweet. Its such a great combination with the apple cider.
  • Club soda or flavored seltzer water: because I love some bubbles in a cocktail! I top most of my cocktails with seltzer for a refreshing splash – and the seltzer gives this cocktail a bright finish. It lightens up the moonshine and cider.  The first time I made this I used a Black Cherry flavored seltzer and it was dynamite!

Delicious Apple Pie Moonshine Drinks Everyone Will Love

This apple moonshine cocktail is what I call an Easy Entertaining Recipe – which is a crowd-pleaser recipe that will be a major hit. These delicious recipes are perfect to treat your guests or when you have a special occasion for drinks.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Entertaining Recipes, that we regularly serve to our friends and family. If you’re heading to a party, potluck, or BBQ, check out my list of top host gifts for dinner parties for that next-level gift they will love!

How Do I Make This Perfect Fall Moonshine Cocktail?

  1. Fill a glass (or mason jar!) with ice.
  2. Pour in the moonshine, and apple cider, and stir well to combine.
  3. Top with the club soda/seltzer, stir once again, and enjoy!

Should I Drink Apple Moonshine Hot or Iced?

September weather is always a bit unpredictable in New England.  Today, for example, got up to 87 degrees Fahrenheit – shots and flip flop weather. Or some nights can get into the 40s, when you want a wood fire and a wool blanket.

Drink this cocktail with the weather – if it’s a warm day or evening, then served iced. If there’s a chill to the air, warm on the stove top before serving.

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The Harvest Moon (Apple Moonshine Cocktail)

Kelly Jensen
My favoritie fall cocktail, The Harvest Moon, celebrates autumn with fresh apple cider, apple pie moonshine, and a few bubbles for a kick!
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 152 kcal

Equipment

  • Pint-Sized Mason Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces apple pie moonshine a few different brands make this, it is absolutely delicious!
  • 2 ounces apple cider
  • 4 ounces seltzer

Instructions
 

  • Fill a mason jar with ice.
  • Pour in the moonshine, and apple cider. Top with lid, and shake well to combine.
  • Top with the club soda/seltzer, stir once again, and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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