Hyman's Signature Moonshine Margaritas Recipe

Combine base liquids

In a large pitcher or mixing container, pour in 8 oz silver tequila, 4 oz triple sec, 6 oz fresh lime juice, 3 oz simple syrup, 4 oz premium moonshine, and 4 oz cold water. Stir vigorously until evenly combined.

Chill

Refrigerate the combined base mix for at least 20 minutes if not using immediately, or keep chilled on ice in a pitcher for service.

Macerate fruit

Place 2 cups sliced peaches and 1 cup blackberries in a blender or food processor. Add 2 oz peach schnapps if using. Pulse until mostly smooth but with some texture (about 6–8 pulses). If the fruit is frozen, allow 5 minutes to thaw slightly.

Strain (optional)

If you prefer a smoother margarita, strain the blended fruit through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spatula to extract juices and pulp. Reserve any pulp for garnish or another use.

Combine with base

Measure 12 oz of the prepared base margarita mix (this yields roughly one large serving or 3–4 standard cocktails depending on desired strength). Add the blended peach-blackberry puree to the base in a cocktail shaker or blender (use about 6–8 oz puree per 12 oz base for pronounced flavor). Add 1–2 cups ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds or blend briefly for a frozen style.

Prepare strawberries

Place 3 cups hulled strawberries in a blender with 2 oz strawberry liqueur or puree if using. Blend until smooth.

Strain (optional)

For a seed-free texture, strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract liquid.

Combine with base

Measure 12 oz of the prepared base margarita mix. Add about 6–8 oz strawberry puree to the base in a cocktail shaker or blender. Add 1–2 cups ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds or blend for a frozen margarita.

Prepare rim

Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. For a salty rim use coarse margarita salt; for a sweet rim use sugar (or a mix of sugar and salt). Place salt or sugar on a small plate and dip each glass rim into it to coat.

Strain and serve

If shaken, strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice. If blended, pour directly into the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and a slice of the corresponding fruit (peach and blackberry for peach-blackberry; strawberry for strawberry). Add a few whole berries or a thin peach slice inside the drink for presentation.

Adjust sweetness & strength

Taste one serving and adjust if needed: add 1–2 tsp simple syrup if too tart, or an extra splash (0.25–0.5 oz) of moonshine or tequila if you prefer stronger drinks. Stir gently to combine.

To batch for a party, multiply the base mix and fruit purees proportionally. Keep the base mix and fruit purees refrigerated separately and combine/shake per glass to preserve freshness. Prepared mixed margaritas are best consumed within 24 hours if refrigerated; fruit-forward mixes may separate—stir or shake before serving.