This smooth & sweet Caramel Moonshine is the perfect way to warm up on a cool Fall night! This smooth flavored moonshine is a creamy blend of rich caramel and vodka. It’s perfect for sipping or for mixing with coke for a delicious dessert-like cocktail!
Caramel Moonshine Recipe
You’ve probably seen commercials for flavored “moonshine” on television or seen them in stores. They’re super tasty and super popular right now!
Did you know it’s surprisingly easy to make your own homemade moonshine? It’s cheaper too!
Technically, this is not true “moonshine” because you’re not distilling your own alcohol (that could get you into trouble!) These days when you see something labeled moonshine, it’s usually an infused liquor.
Infused moonshine recipes are so much fun for parties and holidays, because you can incorporate just about any flavor. This Caramel Moonshine recipe is the perfect Fall treat (for grown-ups!)
Ingredients & Supplies
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- 4 small mason jars with lids (8-10oz)
- 60 caramel squares (15 for each jar)
- 4 cups vodka* (1 cup per jar)
Note: You can use vodka, Everclear, or your choice of clear liquor for this recipe.
Directions to make caramel infused liquor:
Unwrap caramel candies and place 15 in the bottom of each jar. Fill your jar with vodka until you have about 1/2 inch left to the top.
Shake for 1-2 minutes and store in a cool place for about a week.
When it’s time to open your jars, strain the liquor through a cheesecloth or fine strainer into a large pitcher. Discard any remaining pieces of candy.
Pour your caramel moonshine back into the mason jars, seal, and store in refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Prep Tips
- You can infuse your moonshine recipe for up to 2 weeks for more potent caramel flavor. Steeping for longer than 2 weeks is not necessary and could result in bitter taste. I found these hints for infusing alcohol to be helpful.
- Try mixing 2 ounces of your homemade caramel moonshine with cola and serving over ice for a creamy and delicious cocktail.
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Homemade Caramel Moonshine Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 small mason jars with lids 8-10oz
- 60 caramel squares 15 for each jar
- 4 cups vodka* 1 cup per jar
Instructions
- Unwrap caramel candies and place 15 in the bottom of each jar. Fill your jar with vodka until you have about 1/2 inch left to the top.
- Shake for 1-2 minutes and store in a cool place for about a week.
- When it's time to open your jars, strain the liquor through a cheesecloth or fine strainer into a large pitcher. Discard any remaining pieces of candy.
- Pour your caramel moonshine back into the mason jars, seal, and store in refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Nutrition
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Angela says
I used whipped cream vodka.
I shook it every day …
Very creamy..so good
I trying some with hot Tamale candy in with the carmel vodkaa
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I bet it does taste fantastic with flavored vodka!
Karla says
I thought it was Moonshine but Vodka is good also, as I’ve noticed that most of the recipes of this nature use grain, vodka or Everclear. So with that said I can’t wait to make, and try this because I’m always trying new flavors to make my grain with…but I’m going to use Vanilla Vodka and I think that will hopefully make a good flavor and I think I will try with the candies first and since I just just learned how to make homemade caramel for my popcorn balls for Halloween I will try adding a tiny bit of homemade caramel in a bottle.
And I also have an awesome apple pie moonshine that I’m going to try to add a smidge of the homemade caramel to and have a caramel apple flavor as well!! 😋 I’m getting thirsty already!!
Karla says
I cannot wait to try this!
I use grain, vanilla vodka, and whatever else I need for Apple pie shine or orange Julius…so now I have 1, well 2 more I can make caramel and caramel apple
Deborah Smith says
Ty for the cool moonshine recipes will def be trying. The hot one I would serve as shots. Have a wonderful day.
Carmen Mylen says
I will definitely make this Drink for the Holidays 🤶🏼🎅🏽🎄☃️ and other Drinks that I also have the Recipe for them to MAKE 😊🙏🏼❤️🙋🏽♀️
Danielle says
Is there any reason why you couldn’t add apples to the mix as well?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I haven’t tried apples before, but a quick search looks like they take a shorter time to infuse. I think the issue would be that the apples might turn brown and/or mushy and affect the look of the final drink. Not saying it couldn’t work, but I haven’t tried it so can’t say exactly how.
Michelle says
If it turned brown before u took them out put some luster dust in it to make it look sparkle help hide the floating pieces but heck get some green apple liquor and add some for flavor Carmel green apple
Debbie says
Or take out brown ones cut up fresh to add before chilling.
LLDude87031 says
Instead of apples, try using sour apple Jolly Ranchers. They work well, and I’ve been doing it for years. Strain the remaining chunks of candy just like the caramels.
Kathy says
I’m going to have to try that. I wonder how it would be with the cinnamon ones? Thanks for the hint..
Diane F says
Could you use caramel chips instead and how many would you use?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Diane — That might work, I just haven’t tried it so I couldn’t say for sure!
Holly says
Try weighing the 15 in oz and just use that amount in pieces
Maude says
I love a good drink… will try this soon
Tara Jackson says
When you say a cool place does that include the fridge or is that too cold?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I don’t think you need to refrigerate it unless you want to do so. The pantry should be fine!
Lynn says
Anyone try making it with Carmel topping instead if wrapped carmels?
Thanks
Carrier Plauger says
Have a tub of caramel that you heat up for caramel apples. Will try that. Should be the same and not have to strain for excess candy.
Amy says
Did you use soft or hard carmels?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Soft caramels
Mitch R says
How long is the shelf life on this drink
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
It can last for a few months if you have it in a cool place. If it ever looks or smells “off” then toss it and make a new batch.
Fred says
I’m much more of an American whiskey drinker. Any chance that this would work with whiskey?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I haven’t tried it, but I bet it would work! Maybe try it with a cheaper brand to test it out!
Doris Glassmeyer says
I love salted caramel moonshine. Could I add salt to this?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I think it would work best if you used salted caramels!
Diane Rogalski says
Just making the Carmel moonshine now but Is it normal for the carmels to solidify at bottom of jar?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Yes, that’s normal. You can give he jar a shake every day to help break them down. There could still be a little bit of candy left at the end of the steeping time, so you can just strain that out.