This moonshine margarita swaps tequila for smooth, potent moonshine mixed with sweet orange liqueur and tart lime. Shaken hard with ice and strained into a salt-rimmed glass, the simple 3-ingredient recipe offers a strong spirit forward take on the classic cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of Vintage Shine Holy Water Wheated Moonshine
- 1 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or triple sec)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Salt or sugar for rim (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, rim half of a rocks glass with salt or sugar. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the moonshine, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave nectar. Shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain the margarita into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less agave nectar.
- For a frothy texture, shake the drink with 1 egg white.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or jalapeño slice for extra flavor.
This simple 3-ingredient cocktail puts a boozy spin on the classic margarita. The moonshine provides a strong base spirit while the orange liqueur and lime balance out the sweetness. Shake, strain and sip this tasty regional take on a margarita!
This moonshine bloody mary packs a punch with spicy horseradish, Worcestershire and hot sauce accentuating the robust unaged whiskey. Thick tomato juice offers classic bloody flavor while lemon adds brightness. Shaken hard with ice and garnished with olives, lemon and celery, this boozy version puts a regional spin on the classic morning cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of Vintage Shine Holy Water Wheated Moonshine
- 3 oz tomato juice
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp horseradish (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄4 tsp celery salt
- 1⁄4 tsp black pepper
- 1⁄4 tsp hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- Celery sticks, for garnish
- Lemon wedge, for garnish
- Olives, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the moonshine, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, pepper and hot sauce.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a celery stick, lemon wedge and olives speared on a cocktail pick.
Notes
- For a spicier bloody mary, add more hot sauce or horseradish.
- For a thicker, heartier drink, use low sodium V8 juice instead of regular tomato juice.
- Rim the glass with celery salt or cajun seasoning for an extra kick.
- Garnish with pickled veggies like carrots, green beans or okra for more flavor.
Enjoy this boozy, spice-filled take on a classic bloody mary! The moonshine provides a strong base spirit while the horseradish and hot sauce pack a punch.
This blackberry moonshine margarita is a boozy, fruity twist on the classic cocktail. The sweet blackberry moonshine and fresh lime juice balance beautifully, while the triple sec boosts the fruit flavors. Shaken with ice and strained into a salt-rimmed glass, this gorgeous purple drink is garnished with blackberries for a refreshingly unique margarita experience.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the blackberry moonshine, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim in coarse salt to coat.
- Strain the cocktail into the salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh blackberries.
Notes
- For a sweeter margarita, increase the simple syrup to 3/4 oz or 1 oz.
- For a stronger cocktail, increase the moonshine to 2 1/2 oz.
- Make sure to use high quality, freshly squeezed lime juice for maximum flavor.
- Garnish with blackberries or blackberry slices instead of the traditional lime wedge for a pretty, on-theme garnish.
Let me know if you have any other questions! Enjoy this refreshing, fruity and boozy twist on a classic margarita. The blackberry moonshine adds a nice sweetness and intense berry flavor.
This Halloween cocktail blends blackberry moonshine, grenadine and blue curacao for a magical color-changing concoction. Sweet, jammy 'shine meets tart grenadine and sweet-tart curacao. Topped with soda for fizzle. Transitions from purple-red to ghoulish blue-violet. Garnished the Drunk Witch with berries and cherries, this potion bubbles with fruity flavors. A little sweet, a little sour, and playfully boozy thanks to the moonshine. Bewitchingly delicious!
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
- 1 oz grenadine
- 1 oz blue curacao
- Sprite or lemon-lime soda, to top
- Blackberries and cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the blackberry moonshine, grenadine, and blue curacao. Shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with Sprite or lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with blackberries and cherries on a skewer.
Notes
- Adjust grenadine and curacao amounts to taste preference for sweetness.
- Use raspberry instead of blackberry moonshine for variation.
- Rim glass with blackberry moonshine soaked sugar for an extra touch.
This Halloween cocktail conjures up bright berry flavors with a magical color-changing effect. The blackberry moonshine provides a sweet, jammy base while the grenadine and curacao turn it a spellbinding shade.
Blackberry Pineapple Punch
This tropical punch blends luscious blackberry moonshine with sunny pineapple and tart lime. Fizzy ginger ale ties it all together. The blackberry shine provides a rich berry base while the fresh fruits add bright, tangy flavors. Vibrant hues reminiscent of an island sunset. Garnish with blackberries and lime for a festive touch. Fruity, fizzy, and dangerously smooth - this island-inspired punch transports you straight to the tropics!
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
- 1 oz blackberry syrup
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 cup pineapple juice
- Sprite or ginger ale, to top
- Blackberries and lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the blackberry moonshine, blackberry syrup, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Shake vigorously.
- Strain into an ice-filled highball or hurricane glass.
- Top with Sprite or ginger ale until glass is nearly full.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lime wheel.
Notes
- Adjust syrups and juices to taste preference for sweetness or tartness.
- Use raspberries instead of blackberries for a variation.
- Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks or a blackberry moonshine soaked sugar rim.
This tropical punch combines sweet blackberry moonshine with zesty citrus and pineapple for a berry-licious cocktail explosion! Tart lime and Grand Marnier orange lift the luscious blackberry flavors.
This brilliant cocktail trips your tastebuds to deep, sweet summer flavors. Blackberry moonshine blended with fresh blackberries and grapefruit juice balances sweet and tart. The moonshine provides a smooth base while juicy blackberries impart rich berry flavor complemented by grapefruit. Imagine yourself creekside, sipping this gorgeous hued cocktail bursting with blackberry aroma. Garnish with grapefruit wedges for a festive presentation. This blackberry shine cocktail is a summertime patio smash hit.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
- 1 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 4 fresh blackberries
- Grapefruit wedges for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries.
- Add the grapefruit juice, blackberry moonshine, and ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with additional blackberries or grapefruit.
Notes
- Make your own blackberry syrup by cooking 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup blackberries until syrupy.
- Substitute raspberries or other berries if desired.
- For a frothier texture, shake without ice first, then add ice and shake again before straining.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon or blackberry moonshine soaked sugar rim for extra flair.
Enjoy this fresh berry twist on a moonshine cocktail! The blackberry moonshine provides a sweet, jammy flavor that pairs perfectly with the grapefruit and lush blackberry notes.
This berry-licious cocktail is a riff on a whiskey smash featuring Vintage Shine's luscious Blackberry Moonshine. Juicy fresh blackberries are muddled with tart lemon and fragrant mint to craft a jammy, fruity sipper. The blackberry moonshine provides a rich sweetness complemented by the bright citrus and herbs. A touch of simple syrup balances the tangy blackberry and lemon. After a good shake with crushed ice, it's garnished with more mint and lemon for a pretty presentation. The combo of fresh berry flavors and cooling mint makes this smash cocktail totally refreshing. Sip this backyard porch pounder all summer long!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
- 1⁄2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1⁄2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Lemon wheel for garnish
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the blackberries and lemon juice.
- Add the blackberry moonshine and several mint leaves. Muddle lightly to release flavors.
- Fill shaker with crushed ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a lemon wheel.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Substitute raspberries or blueberries for different berry flavors.
- Use a flavored syrup like lavender or ginger for variation.
This fresh berry smash cocktail highlights the jammy blackberry flavors of Vintage Shine's Blackberry Moonshine paired with muddled blackberries, zesty lemon, and fragrant mint. Enjoy this fruity, refreshing sipper!
This twist on a sour features blackberry moonshine balanced by tart lemon and bright blood orange. A touch of blackberry syrup amplifies the berry flavors. Shaken and strained into a chilled glass with a fuchsia hue. Garnished with blackberries and orange. Sweet blackberry and citrusy tartness create a refreshing sipper. Smooth 'shine gives it a subtly boozy backbone. A new favorite summer patio cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
- 1 oz blackberry syrup
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz blood orange sour mix or regular sour mix
- Blackberries and orange wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add the blackberry moonshine, blackberry syrup, lemon juice, and sour mix.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with blackberries and a blood orange wheel (or regular orange).
Notes
- Adjust syrups and juices to taste preference.
- Substitute raspberry syrup for the blackberry.
- Use cranberry juice for a variation on the sour mix.
- Rim glass with blackberry moonshine soaked sugar for extra flair.
The blackberry moonshine adds a sweet, jammy backbone to this berry twist on a sour cocktail. Tart lemon and blood orange balance the rich flavors for a refreshing sip.
This mojito twist combines smooth moonshine with light rum. Muddled mint and lime provide herbaceous, citrusy flavors while moonshine lends vanilla tones. Tart lemon brightens, complementing the lime. Splash of club soda finishes it off. Complex layers of mint, citrus and vanilla. Garnished with mint and lime. Moonshine Mojitos are perfect for leisurely sipping on a balmy evening. Aromas transport you to a Cuban beach!
Ingredients
- 1 oz of Vintage Shine Holy Water Wheated Moonshine
- 1 oz light rum
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lime juice
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
- Splash of club soda
- Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves.
- Add the moonshine, rum, lemon juice, and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
Notes
- Adjust lemon/lime juice ratios to taste.
- Use flavored syrups like peach or coconut to customize.
The Vintage Shine Holy Water moonshine adds rich, vanilla flavors to this classic Cuban cocktail. Perfect for sipping on warm evenings!
This cocktail blends sweet strawberry jam with wheated moonshine's creamy vanilla. Spoonful of jam muddled with lemon to release fruit flavors, then shaken with moonshine. Strained over ice and topped with bubbly soda. Rich berry jam flavors heightened by lemon and balanced by soft vanilla undertones. A playful, fruity spirit perfect for daytime porch sipping.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of Vintage Shine Holy Water Wheated Moonshine
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2-3 oz club soda
- Lemon twist or fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the moonshine, strawberry jam, and lemon juice. Muddle gently to incorporate.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Adjust jam and lemon amounts to taste preference.
- Works well with raspberry, blackberry, or other berry jams too.
- For a longer drink, use lemon-lime soda instead of club soda.
- Make a "Moonshine PB&J" by rimming the glass with peanut butter powder.
The sweet, jammy strawberry flavor complements the vanilla notes of the wheated moonshine perfectly in this playful cocktail. Fizzy, fruity and refreshing!