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Adult Beverages / Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine

Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine

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By Rosie Published: September 9, 2024 Updated: September 29, 2024
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Homemade Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine. Serve it warm, and it’s like a hard cider!This recipe for homemade cranberry pumpkin moonshine is great served hot or cold for a delicious fall cocktail

Table of Contents
  1. How to Make Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine
  2. Instructions
  3. Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine Tips and Tricks
  4. Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine Recipe
  5. Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine

Alright, y’all, it’s officially fall, and you know what that means—pumpkin everything is about to make a grand entrance. While everyone is out there sipping pumpkin lattes, let’s kick things up a notch and get a little more… festive! Enter: Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine. It’s like fall in a jar with a grown-up twist. Now don’t let the word “moonshine” scare you; this is smooth, flavorful, and perfect for sipping by the fire or bottling up as gifts.

Let’s get into it!

Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine served in a glass mason jar.

How to Make Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin purée (not pie filling!)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups cranberry juice (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup pumpkin spice flavored vodka (or plain vodka if you’re not feeling too spicy)
  • 2 cups Everclear or your favorite high-proof grain alcohol

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Base

  1. In a large pot, combine the pumpkin purée, cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  2. Pour in the apple cider and cranberry juice. Stir well and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This is where all those fall flavors start to come together in harmony—your kitchen is gonna smell like a slice of heaven!

Step 2: Add the Alcohol

  1. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool completely. You don’t want to add the alcohol while it’s hot because… well, that could ruin your moonshine and we don’t waste alcohol in this house!
  2. Once cooled, stir in the pumpkin spice vodka and Everclear.

Step 3: Strain

  1. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl. This will catch all the solid bits from the pumpkin and cranberries, leaving you with a smooth, silky liquid.

Step 4: Bottle It Up

  1. Carefully pour your moonshine into clean, airtight mason jars or bottles. You can keep this beauty in the fridge for up to 3 months, but something tells me it won’t last that long!

Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine Tips and Tricks

  • Mix it up! If you’re not a fan of pumpkin spice vodka, you can totally use plain vodka or even swap it out for bourbon for a deeper, richer flavor.
  • Cranberry Love: Fresh cranberries add a tartness that balances out the sweetness, but if you can’t find fresh ones, frozen will do just fine. Just thaw them a bit before tossing them in.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve this moonshine over ice with a splash of club soda, or get fancy and rim your glasses with cinnamon sugar for a little extra oomph!
  • Gifting: This moonshine makes for the perfect fall gift. Tie a cute tag around a mason jar with twine, and boom—you’ve got yourself a homemade gift that’ll leave everyone impressed.
  • Make it Your Own: Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste. Love nutmeg? Add a little more. Hate cloves? Dial it back. It’s all about making it your signature moonshine.

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A glass jar filled with pumpkin cranberry moonshine.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine Recipe

This Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine is not just a drink, it’s a vibe! It’s everything we love about fall wrapped up in one delicious jar. Whether you’re cozying up in front of a bonfire or just enjoying a quiet night in, this moonshine will warm you up from the inside out. Plus, it makes your house smell amazing while it’s brewing! So grab your jars, start brewing, and let’s sip into the season together.

If you enjoyed this Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine, try my other adult beverage recipes!

Pumpkin Latte Jello Shot

Island Crush Frozen Margarita

Cherry Limeade

Mrs. Claus Cocktail

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Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine

This pumpkin cranberry moonshine makes a delicious adults-only fall cocktail. Serve hot OR cold.
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Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Keyword Pumpkin Cranberry Moonshine
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 4 hours hours
Total Time 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can of pumpkin purée not pie filling!
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups cranberry juice unsweetened
  • 1 cup pumpkin spice flavored vodka or plain vodka if you’re not feeling too spicy
  • 2 cups Everclear or your favorite high-proof grain alcohol

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine the pumpkin purée, cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Pour in the apple cider and cranberry juice. Stir well and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This is where all those fall flavors start to come together in harmony—your kitchen is gonna smell like a slice of heaven!
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool completely. You don’t want to add the alcohol while it’s hot because… well, that could ruin your moonshine and we don’t waste alcohol in this house!
  • Once cooled, stir in the pumpkin spice vodka and Everclear.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl. This will catch all the solid bits from the pumpkin and cranberries, leaving you with a smooth, silky liquid.
  • Carefully pour your moonshine into clean, airtight mason jars or bottles. You can keep this beauty in the fridge for up to 3 months, but something tells me it won’t last that long!
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I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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  1. Shunti says

    September 10, 2024 at 5:52 am

    Hey lady,

    I’m definitely making this, however, there are two different recipes. Which one is more accurate? I don’t wanna mess this up.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 10, 2024 at 10:32 am

      Hi Shunti! I apologise for this confusing. I’ve updated the correct recipe.

      Reply
      • Shunti says

        September 10, 2024 at 1:18 pm

        ok thank you lady!!!!!

        Reply
  2. Betty Myers says

    September 10, 2024 at 6:24 am

    5 stars
    This pumpkin Cranberry flavor moonshine recipe will be my favorite for me and my family up coming holiday season drink for 2024 and the beginning of 2025 thanks cousin Rosie

    Reply
  3. Linda C says

    September 10, 2024 at 10:30 am

    Wow! Can’t wait to try this. Love all your recipes they are scrumptious

    Reply

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