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: Strawberry + Moonshine
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!
Ingredients
- 2 heaping tablespoons strawberry jam
- juice of 1 Meyer lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 shots white whiskey (moonshine)
- 2 large strawberries, sliced
- club soda to top off (optional)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the jam, Meyer lemon juice and moonshine. Stir with a long spoon until the jam dissolves and some of the ice melts. Divide into two glasses.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries and club soda, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 235Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 1g
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says
Why have I never had a jam cocktail before?? That needs to be fixed ASAP! Love how simple this is and of course love the whiskey ;)
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
These jam cocktails kind of blow my mind. I've never had moonshine before and whiskey scares me!! I need to hang out with you and learn hwo to like these things ;)
dishing up the dirt says
These are absolutely stunning. I need to make these and your jalapeño margaritas asap!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Um, I love this whole jam in a cocktail idea. Who does have time to make simple syrup when alcohol is involved? This is awesome!
Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says
Love the jam cocktail idea! And the fact that you're not afraid to chug whiskey on camera :) These look delish!
Erika says
Gimme all the White Lightning!!! Girl you know I love this... I'll be over later for a cocktail..
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
I made a jam cocktail last year that was a huge hit combining cherry jam and tequila. You've reminded me I need more; this sounds totally luscious!!
Todd | HonestlyYUM says
You had me at moonshine, Christina!! If this is anywhere close to as good as your fig jam + rye cocktail, I'm in for a treat! Yay!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Completely in love with the idea of making cocktails from jam.
Katie says
Oh man this looks so good. When we go up to our fish camp in north Florida we partake in different flavored moonshines. So good!