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Home » Recipes » Meal Types » Drinks » Cocktails » Creamy Caramel Moonshine Recipe

August 18, 2017 · Updated September 7, 2022 · 22 Comments

Creamy Caramel Moonshine Recipe

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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!

homemade caramel moonshine in mason jar

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.

steeping caramel candy in vodka to make flavored moonshine

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.

homemade caramel moonshine in mason jar

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.

Click here to see ALL of our favorite homemade moonshine recipes!

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homemade caramel moonshine in mason jar
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Homemade Caramel Moonshine Recipe

Fall is on the horizon and you need to enjoy this Caramel Moonshine recipe along side a campfire with friends and family.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

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

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 64mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

More of our favorite moonshine recipes:

mason jar with bright orange moonshine and candy corn

Candy Corn Moonshine

Just as much fun to make as it is to drink! Shake it up with this Sweet Tarts Moonshine Recipe! An easy homemade infused alcohol tutorial.

Sweet Tarts Moonshine

Strawberry Moonshine Recipe

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  1. Angela says

    October 27, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 2, 2020 at 9:08 pm

      I bet it does taste fantastic with flavored vodka!

      Reply
  2. Karla says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Karla says

      April 24, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      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

      Reply
    • Deborah Smith says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Ty for the cool moonshine recipes will def be trying. The hot one I would serve as shots. Have a wonderful day.

      Reply
  3. Carmen Mylen says

    November 8, 2021 at 11:58 am

    I will definitely make this Drink for the Holidays 🤶🏼🎅🏽🎄☃️ and other Drinks that I also have the Recipe for them to MAKE 😊🙏🏼❤️🙋🏽‍♀️

    Reply
  4. Danielle says

    November 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    Is there any reason why you couldn’t add apples to the mix as well?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        August 9, 2022 at 2:31 pm

        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

        Reply
        • Debbie says

          August 10, 2022 at 4:22 pm

          Or take out brown ones cut up fresh to add before chilling.

          Reply
      • LLDude87031 says

        August 10, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        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.

        Reply
        • Kathy says

          August 13, 2022 at 10:34 am

          I’m going to have to try that. I wonder how it would be with the cinnamon ones? Thanks for the hint..

          Reply
  5. Diane F says

    November 19, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    Could you use caramel chips instead and how many would you use?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 22, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Hi Diane — That might work, I just haven’t tried it so I couldn’t say for sure!

      Reply
    • Holly says

      November 11, 2022 at 9:06 am

      Try weighing the 15 in oz and just use that amount in pieces

      Reply
  6. Maude says

    June 1, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    I love a good drink… will try this soon

    Reply
  7. Tara Jackson says

    August 10, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    When you say a cool place does that include the fridge or is that too cold?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      August 11, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      I don’t think you need to refrigerate it unless you want to do so. The pantry should be fine!

      Reply
  8. Lynn says

    August 10, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Anyone try making it with Carmel topping instead if wrapped carmels?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Carrier Plauger says

      September 12, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      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.

      Reply
  9. Amy says

    October 13, 2022 at 6:16 pm

    Did you use soft or hard carmels?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      October 18, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Soft caramels

      Reply

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