5 Freedom Moonshine Cocktail Recipes to Heat Up your Holiday Season

Freedom Moonshine “Poinsettia Moonshine”

Though its roots run back further, the word “moonshine” is most frequently associated with American bootlegging, where illegal whiskey was distilled at night, often by the light of the moon.   If there’s one way to fire up your nights and heat up your holiday gatherings, it’s serving up a signature cocktail with this all-American classic concoction.

With its distinctive notes of rye and spice, Freedom Moonshine is a smooth sipper with a low-burn after-taste as if often associated with quality moonshine.  Available in flavors like Blueberry Rye and Firecracker Rye, the moonshine is a treat on its own merits or makes a great base for any cocktail.  If you wish to serve up a shot for the holiday, rather than a cocktail, try the Freedom Moonshine Apple Pie for a taste that will thrill all of your party guests.

For a truly memorable festivity, serve any of these signature cocktails hand-crafted by Alex Jump of St. John’s Restaurant in Chattanooga, Tennessee for Freedom Moonshine.  You’ll enjoy bar-tending old-school style with a new spin on classic recipes while the spirited drinks will make a big splash with your guests.

POINSETTIA MOONSHINE

1 oz Red Cherry Rye
1 oz Cranberry Juice

Build in a flute and top with Champagne. Garnish with
a sage leaf.

Freedom Moonshine “Screaming Tree”

THE SCREAMING TREE

1 1/2 oz Red Cherry Rye
1/2 oz Lime Juice
2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

Combine all ingredients into a glass with ice, give it a stir, and top with ginger beer.

Freedom Moonshine “Lemon Fig Fizz”

THE LEMON-FIG FIZZ

1 1/2 oz Unaged White Rye
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Simple Syrup
3 Slices of Figs
2 Sprigs of Sage

Muddle 3 slices of figs with 2 sprigs of sage. Add all other ingredients and shake vigorously. Fine strain into a glass and top with Champagne or tonic.

Freedom Moonshine “Moonshine Hot Chocolate”

MOONSHINE HOT CHOCOLATE

2 oz Firecracker Rye
6 oz Hot Milk
1 Packet of Hot Chocolate Mix
3 Dashes of Chocolate Bitters

Add all ingredients and stir thoroughly. Top with whipped cream and garnish with grated Nutmeg.

Freedom Moonshine “Smashing Pumpkin”

SMASHING PUMPKIN

1 1/2 oz Unaged White Rye
1 oz Simple Syrup
2 Barspoons of Pumpkin Puree or Pumpkin Pie Filling
1 Egg

Combine all ingredients and shake vigorously without ice. Add ice, shake again, and fine strain into a glass. Top with Pumpkin Beer and garnish with grated Nutmeg.