This Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe was inspired by my all-time favorite piece of hard candy!  What could be better than a smooth drink that tastes like liquid Jolly Ranchers?  Not only is it an easy and inexpensive recipe for you to enjoy yourself, but it also makes for a perfect homemade gift to friends and family!
Ingredients
- 12-15 pieces of Cherry Jolly Ranchers in each Mason Jar
- 5 C Everclear 40%Â ABV
- 3 8 oz Mason Jar
- 1/4 C Grenadine
- 1 C of Sprite
- 1 tube of Edible Pearl Dust
Directions
- Unwrap the Cherry Jolly ranchers and place into the mason jars.
- Fill the jars half way with the Everclear.
- Pour in 1/4 C of Grenadine.
- Top off with a little bit of Sprite.
- Let sit for 8-10 hours or until the Jolly Ranchers have fully dissolved.
- Add in 1/3 of the Edible Pearl Dust.
- Shake.
- Enjoy!
We hope you enjoy this high proof mix of Jolly Rancher deliciousness.  In our opinion, there’s not a better way to have a legal moonshine experience without needing a lot of technical knowledge about distillation and fermentation.
In our opinion, Jolly Rancher Moonshine tastes much better with age!  It was yummy at 2 weeks….but at 4 weeks it was heavenly!  So be sure to make your moonshine a few weeks ahead of any big event or holiday for optimum flavor.
NOTE: Jolly Rancher Moonshine contains more alcohol than it tastes like so please exercise caution and moderation while consuming.
Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe
Ingredients
- 12-15 pieces Cherry Jolly Ranchers
- 5 cups Everclear 40% ABV
- 3 8 oz Mason Jars
- 1/4 cup Grenadine
- 1 cup Sprite
- 1 tube Edible Pearl Dust
Instructions
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Unwrap the Cherry Jolly Ranchers and place into the Mason Jars.
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Fill the jars half way with the Everclear.
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Pour in 1/4 C of Grenadine.
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Top off with a little bit of Sprite.
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Let sit for 8-10 hours or until the Jolly Ranchers have fully dissolved.
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Add in 1/3 of the Edible Pearl Dust.
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Shake.
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Enjoy!
I like this…
Let sit out with or without jar lid or put liquids in the refrigerator?
What size mason jars?
Never mind lol I just saw where it specifies
Quart jars
We tried this we made every color and of course had to try each one they all were pretty good but honestly the cherry, grape, blue raspberry, lemon and pineapple were the best☺
Has anyone tried making it with the Jolly Rancher watermelon flavor?
The watermelon jolly ranchers are the only ones I’ve ever used. I use watermelon koolaid in it too and everyone loves it!
Mine seem really strong how much koolaid do you add and do you add the pearl dust?
Yes my favorite of all. I have several requests for it!
When letting sit for a couple weeks do I add the pearl dust before I drink it or just after the jolly rancher dissolve. Also do I let sit with the lid on or off. Thank you cant wait to make this
What’s pearl dust ??
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Where do I get pearl dust.?What is it?
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I’ve had great success with both the watermelon and green apple
Do you have to put pearl dust in it?