Spice up your next gathering with Sour Patch Kids Moonshine! This bold, colorful drink is easy to make and delivers a tangy kick that’s perfect for sipping or mixing into your favorite cocktails.
Alright, y’all, get ready to take a trip down memory lane—with a twist! Remember those days when you’d save up all your pocket change just to buy a bag of Sour Patch Kids? Well, honey, we’re about to turn those sweet and sour memories into an adult-only adventure with this fun and festive recipe: Sour Patch Kids Infused Everclear! This ain’t your mama’s lemonade, folks—this is a grown-up treat that’ll make you pucker up in the best way possible.
How to Make Sour Patch Kids Moonshine
Ingredients
1.75-liter bottle of Everclear – Everclear is a brand of grain alcohol, known for its incredibly high alcohol content. It is typically made from corn or other grains, and it is one of the most potent spirits available on the market.
Five 8.5 oz mason jars – A classic look, perfect for serving or gifting)
1-pound bag of Sour Patch Kids candy – The stars of the show)
Instructions
1. Separate the Sour Patch Kids by Color:
Begin by sorting the Sour Patch Kids candy into separate plastic cups based on their color. For example, place all the yellow candies in one cup, the blue in another, and so on. This step will ensure that each mason jar contains a distinct flavor.
2. Prepare the Mason Jars:
Once the candies have been sorted by color, place each color group into a separate mason jar. Ensure that each jar is filled with only one color of candy to achieve a uniform flavor profile for each infusion.
3. Add Everclear:
Carefully pour the Everclear into each mason jar, filling them to the brim. Ensure that the candies are fully submerged in the alcohol, as this will allow for maximum flavor extraction.
4. Shake the Jars:
Secure the lids tightly on each mason jar and shake vigorously to combine the Everclear with the candy. This initial agitation helps to dissolve the outer coating of the Sour Patch Kids, releasing their flavors into the alcohol.
5. Infusion Period:
Store the jars in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Allow the mixture to infuse for a minimum of 24 hours. For a more intense flavor, consider extending the infusion period up to one week. Shake the jars periodically during this time to ensure even distribution of flavor.
6. Strain the Infused Liquor:
After the desired infusion period, strain the liquid through a cheesecloth to remove any remaining candy particles. This step will help achieve a clear, smooth final product.
7. Return Liquor to Jars:
Once strained, pour the infused liquor back into the mason jars. Ensure the jars are clean before refilling to maintain the clarity and quality of the infused Everclear.
8. Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the jars to chill the liquor before serving. The infused Everclear can be enjoyed straight, over ice, or used as a unique ingredient in cocktails. Enjoy responsibly.
If you enjoyed this Sour Patch Kids Moonshine, check out some of my other adult drinks!
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Print this Sour Patch Kids Moonshine recipe below!
Sour Patch Kids Moonshine
Ingredients
- 1.75- liter bottle of Everclear
- Five 8.5 oz mason jars
- 1- pound bag of Sour Patch Kids candy
Instructions
- To create a fun and unique Sour Patch Kids-infused Everclear, begin by sorting a 1-pound bag of Sour Patch Kids candy by color, placing each color into separate plastic cups. This will ensure that each flavor remains distinct throughout the infusion process.
- Once the candies are sorted, prepare five 8.5 oz mason jars by placing each color of Sour Patch Kids into its own jar. This step is important to maintain a uniform flavor profile for each jar.
- Next, carefully pour Everclear into each mason jar until the candies are fully submerged and the jars are filled to the top. The alcohol should completely cover the candies to allow for maximum flavor extraction.
- After adding the Everclear, securely close the lids on each mason jar and shake vigorously. This shaking helps to dissolve the candy’s outer coating, allowing their flavors to blend with the alcohol more effectively.
- Place the jars in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Allow the mixture to infuse for at least 24 hours. For a more intense flavor, consider extending the infusion period up to one week, shaking the jars occasionally during this time to ensure even distribution of flavor.
- Once the infusion period is complete, strain the liquid through a cheesecloth to remove any remaining candy particles. This process will help achieve a clear, smooth final product.
- After straining, pour the infused liquor back into the clean mason jars. Ensure the jars are clean before refilling to maintain the clarity and quality of the infused Everclear.
- Refrigerate the jars to chill the liquor before serving. The infused Everclear can be enjoyed straight, over ice, or used as a unique ingredient in cocktails. Remember to enjoy responsibly.
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oh my word! I would have to lock this up so my kids wouldn’t think it was Kool-Aid!
Yes! Definitely lock it up away from the kids!
Also please post the cotton candy shine recipe!
Okay! XOXO
I look forward to making this, however how long would you suggest to let this sit in a cool dry location? How many days did you do?
Hi Jennifer! Everything is listed within the directions 🙂
Looks good I’ll have to try it
Thanks for coming by!
I can’t wait to make this!
Let me know how it comes out for ya!
Rosie, could you run the margarita moonshine
recipe again.I tried to pull it up but couldn’t. Thanks much!!!
Hi there! I’m going to revise a few things to make it easier.
So would one get “lit off of this recipe? Or will you feel a buzz? I am trying to figure out if I can sip on one of these after a long day of work. Or is this something I need to bust out over the weekend…or maybe even an extended weekend. LOL
This will definitely get you LIT! LOL
Cotton Candy Moonshine RECIPE please!?!
You got it! 🙂
Wow!!! Thank goodness our only kids have four legs. These look exactly like kool aid in our refrigerator. Yes, may I please have your Cotton Candy recipe? We’re looking forward to tasting it. Thank you. ☺❤
LOL! Yes, I advise everyone with kids to lock it up!
OMGOODNESS!!! This was Absolutely Awesome. You sure outdid yourself on this one. Thank you for such a delicious and different drink.
Thank you!
You have outdone yourself with this one! Wow!
Glad that you like the recipe! XOXO
Yes, I would like to see the Cotton Candy recipe. Love me some cotton candy… 🙂
You got it! 🙂
Hi How are you? Thank you for sharing all of your wondeful recipes. Are you going to post the Cotton Candy Moonshione recipe soon?
Hello! Yes, it will be up within a week! XOXO
I used the big sour patch kids and followed the rest of the instructions…is it supposed to come out yellow, etc right away? If so, I did something wrong
You can add food coloring if needed.
Lllove this for the great grandchildren
This is an adult beverage. There is alcohol.