Step 1

To make this applejack moonshine first gather your equipment and ingredients.

Step 2

Next heat one gallon of your cider to 160° F and add your sugar. Stir well until completely dissolved. This will form a simple syrup.

Step 3

Pour the syrup and the remaining 4 gallons of cider into a sanitized fermentation bucket.

Step 4

Once the mixture has reached 75° F you can add the cider yeast.

Step 5

Cover with an airtight lid and add the airlock.

Step 6

Let ferment for about 7 days or until there is a cease in activity in the fermentor. You should notice the airlock hasn’t had any movement for about two days.

Step 7

Once fermentation is complete you can siphon off the liquid into a separate storage vessel. You can also strain the liquid using a strainer.

Step 8

Place the vessel with the strained liquid into the freezer.

Step 9

Once in the freezer, ice will form at the top of the storage vessel. This is the water leaving your mixture. Remove the ice using a sanitized metal scoop or strainer to avoid contamination.

Step 10

Enjoy!