Now that I've publicly chugged whiskey right from the bottle (see this if you have no idea what I'm talking about), I feel like you and I can be a little looser with the whiskey 'round these parts. Am I right? Gosh, I hope so.
Let's shimmy our way from the aged whiskey to the straight-off-the-copper-still white whiskey.
White lightning.
Firewater.
Hooch.
Mountain dew.
Whatever you want to call it, I dig the moonshine. I even wrote an ode to moonshine last year; although I'm thinking of changing the name of the ode to 'how to throw up on a guy and still get him to marry you.' Yeah.
<quick! cut to iPhone photo of drink...>
The strawberries are overflowing from the farmer's market right now. So, I made a small batch of strawberry jam with the beauties. Then, I scrounged up the last 2 Meyer lemons from winter (I was holding them hostage in the bottom of the fridge), and added them to the mason jar with the strawberry jam. But, hey, jam cocktails are all about being easy. We don't have time to cook and cool simple syrup, so we use jam. So, don't feel like you have to make homemade jam to enjoy this cocktail.
Also, if you're more of a vodka girl, use that. If you're a gin guy, sub that. Just drink more jam cocktails, deal?
Check out my other Jam Cocktails!
Pumpkin Butter + Wheat Whiskey
Jam cocktails: also known as a recipe for the happiest cocktail to fuel you all summer long. Grab a mason jar, your favorite jam and booze, and get ready to shake!Jam Cocktails: Strawberry + Moonshine
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 235Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 1g
Susan says
Beautiful photos! Jam cocktails are such a great idea! Cuts out the need for making a simple syrup.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I want this drink, like, now! Looks and sounds gorgeous - pinned!
Kelly says
Is it too early to make this now?? Looks delicious!
Stacey says
You and your 'shine. I'm super impressed. I haven't given it a fair shake, I believe. I promise that I'll amend that ASAP. I'm going to make some of these pretty jam cocktails tonight with some of this: http://www.frdistilling.com/whiskeys/TXBlendedWhiskey/1 . I'm on my second bottle and totally smitten.
Christina Lane says
Ooooh!! I love when peeps give me whiskey recs! You're my new favorite reader ;) xo
Annalise @ Completely Delicious says
Deal! Jam cocktails happening ASAP.
Danae @ reciperunner says
I don't think I've ever been so in love with a drink! I've never thought to add jam to my liquor, it's brilliant! I'm making these this weekend for sure. Beautiful pictures!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
I love this drink, I tried moonshine for the first time last summer & lets just say it was a fun night to remember! LOL I can't wait to try this drink, perfect for a summer barbecue! Pinned :)
Nutmeg Nanny says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this cocktail! Anything with moonshine has my seal of approval :)
crazyforcrust says
Seriously, instant drool. I want one now!!
Stephie says
Ohhhh honey, I neeeeed this baby. Both of them, preferably.