I’ve been having a lot of fun with this homemade moonshine trend, but I had yet to make a DIY Strawberry Moonshine! So today, I am rectifying that with a Homemade Strawberry Vodka Moonshine.

Strawberry Moonshine Recipe

OK, so just like with my other DIY Moonshine recipes, I’m going to start off by stating that this is not real moonshine. You don’t need stills or a cabin deep in the woods to make this homemade flavored liquor.

Instead, this is a homemade strawberry infused vodka, using plain, store-bought alcohol and then adding in lots of fresh strawberries (and sometimes a homemade lemonade syrup) for a fresh take on flavored vodka. I don’t know why the trend started calling this “moonshine” but it’s definitely more fun to call it that 😉

Not only is this cheaper and contains only natural flavors compared to most store-bought, artificially flavored alcohols, the flavor of this homemade strawberry moonshine is also way better than anything you can buy at the store! Nothing beats the vibrant taste that can only come from soaking fresh strawberries in vodka for a couple of weeks.

I have a lot of fun experimenting with this method of making naturally flavored vodka, and I haven’t been disappointed with a flavor combination yet! Once you make a couple versions, don’t be afraid to experiment with your favorite flavor combinations. (I’ll be trying cucumber and pear soon!)

So far we’ve shared our Raspberry Donut Moonshine, Peach Pie Moonshine and Butterbeer Moonshine recipes – but I also have an apple cinnamon moonshine coming up soon!

This homemade strawberry vodka makes a great homemade gift and is a lot of fun to serve to guests who will be blown away when you tell them that it’s homemade.

When serving this recipe to guests, I also like adding a bit of edible shimmer to make this strawberry moonshine extra-special! (It will settle to the bottom when stored, so be sure to give it a shake before pouring.)

Tip: I often order my liquor from Drizly because they have a quick delivery time (sometimes within 40 minutes) and no expensive mark-ups. Purchasing from them supports local retailers, too. You can order the vodka needed for this recipe from them.

Recipes to use this Strawberry Moonshine In

You can also use this strawberry vodka in cocktails, such as:

• Strawberry Kiwi Rose Punch
• A Fruity Moscow Mule Recipe
• Jamie Oliver’s Strawberry Martini recipe
• Strawberry Rose Cocktail
• Strawberry Vodka Slush Cocktail from Everyday Eileen
• Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas
• Strawberries and Cream Mudslide Cocktail
• Make a cocktail version of our Strawberry Mint Lemonade

I’d love to know what fun cocktails you make with this homemade strawberry vodka recipe – be sure to tag me on social or leave me a comment with your tips!

Homemade Strawberry Moonshine Ingredients

• Strawberries <– you can use frozen, fresh or jarred strawberries for this recipe
• Vodka
• Red edible shimmer/food glitter, optional

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Variation Tip: To make this a strawberry lemonade moonshine, make a lemon simple syrup and add to the finished strawberry vodka, to taste.

• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Tip: you can use frozen or jarred strawberries for this recipe.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Mason jars
• Measuring cups
• Saucepan
• Ice maker

I really loved using my gorgeous Omishome Bartending Kit to make this recipe. The pretty bamboo holder contains all of the tools you need to make perfect cocktails, and those pretty gold tools add a touch of class to your home bar set-up.

How to Make Strawberry Moonshine

Clean and cut up strawberries and place in a mason jar.

Fill the jar with vodka and store in a cool, dark place. (The fridge is perfect.)

Let the flavor and color of the strawberries soak into the vodka for at least a week, ideally 2-3 weeks.

For the strawberry-lemonade version:

Place lemon juice, sugar and water in a pan over medium heat and reduce until the liquid is halved. It will have a syrup-like consistency.

Add 2 Tablespoons to 1/4 cup of the lemonade syrup to the mason jar, along with the strawberries and vodka.

Store in a cool, dark place.

Let the flavor of the strawberries and lemon syrup soak into the vodka for at least a week, ideally 2-3 weeks.

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Yield: 2 cups vodka

Homemade Strawberry Vodka

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A delicious homemade strawberry vodka or strawberry moonshine recipe, perfect for adding to your favorite strawberry cocktails.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1-2 cups vodka
• Red edible shimmer/food glitter, optional

Instructions

1. Clean and cut up strawberries and place in a mason jar.
2. Fill the jar with vodka and store in a cool, dark place. (The fridge is perfect.)
3. Let the flavor and color of the strawberries soak into the vodka for at least a week, ideally 2-3 weeks.

For the strawberry-lemonade version:

1. Place lemon juice, sugar and water in a pan over medium heat and reduce until the liquid is halved. It will have a syrup-like consistency.
2. Add 2 Tablespoons to 1/4 cup of the lemonade syrup to the mason jar, along with the strawberries and vodka.
3. Store in a cool, dark place.
4. Let the flavor of the strawberries and lemon syrup soak into the vodka for at least a week, ideally 2-3 weeks.

Notes

To make this a strawberry lemonade moonshine, make a lemon simple syrup and add to the finished strawberry vodka, to taste:
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Recommended Products

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  Smirnoff Vodka, 750 ml, 80 Proof
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  Wilton Edible Glitter Shimmer Dust, Set of 3
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  365 Everyday Value, Whole Strawberries, 16 oz, (Frozen)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 68Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g

Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.

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Have you tried making your own DIY moonshine? This is a fun way to make unique flavored vodkas without the artificial flavors that store-bought versions can have.

For more delicious DIY moonshine recipes, check out our Raspberry Donut Moonshine or our Peach Pie Moonshine.