Football Friday: Cherry Pie Moonshine

The Wisconsin Test Kitchen was pretty excited this past weekend for Halloween. It was the first year ever that we had trick or treat at night- ON HALLOWEEN!!! It felt more festive than your average Halloween celebration. So, we decided to hand out adult trick or treats to our friends in the neighborhood as well. Jello shots were too putzy, and we didn't want to make a spiked cider, so we decided on cherry pie moonshine! The recipe was perfect, because you prepare it in the crock pot, let it cool, and then serve later. We made a batch Friday night, and jarred it up for Halloween on Saturday.

Cherry Pie Moonshine
Recipe courtesy of: http://www.tammileetips.com/2015/04/crock-pot-cherry-moonshine/

Ingredients
2 cans cherries, 15oz each
1/2 cup sugar
1 32oz container of cherry juice
2 cups everclear or vodka depending on what you have (we used everclear)

Directions
1. Combine cherries, sugar and cherry juice in the crock pot, stir until combined

2. Cook on low for 1-2 hours until sugar dissolves
3. Allow to cool, once cool pour in everclear

4. Store in mason jars or sealed containers

We recommend letting the moonshine sit for a month, it makes for a smoother drink the longer it sits. We plan on making another batch this month for Christmas gifts in December. Especially since we got a frantic text from family members earlier in the month letting us know they were out of shine, and needed more. It's nice to feel needed! Also, drinking shine during football Sunday has become a tradition in the Wisconsin Test Kitchen. We pass a jar of shine around and take a sip after every Packers touchdown. It makes for a more festive game day! 

Speaking of football, it's time for some Football Friday picks! Tristan now has a 3 point lead over Sawyer, going into week 9. He's leading 35 to 32. 

Cincinnati vs. Cleveland
Sawyer: Bengals
Tristan: Browns

Green Bay vs. Carolina
Sawyer: Packers
Tristan: Panthers

Washington vs. New England
Sawyer: Patriots
Tristan: Patriots

Tennessee vs. New Orleans
Sawyer: Titans
Tristan: Saints

Miami vs. Buffalo
Sawyer: Bills
Tristan: Dolphins

St Louis vs. Minnesota
Sawyer: Rams
Tristan: Vikings

Jacksonville vs. NYJ
Sawyer: Jaguars
Tristan: Jaguars

Oakland vs. Pittsburgh
Sawyer: Steelers
Tristan: Raiders

NYG vs. Tampa Bay
Sawyer: Buccaneers
Tristan: Buccaneers

Atlanta vs. San Francisco
Sawyer: Falcons
Tristan: Falcons

Denver vs. Indy
Sawyer: Broncos
Tristan: Broncos

Philly vs. Dallas
Sawyer: Cowboys
Tristan: Eagles

Chicago vs. San Diego
Sawyer: Chargers
Tristan: Bears

Hope your weekend is full of football, family and fun!
Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew