S'mores Moonshine
Every campfire eventually arrives at the same question: who brought the marshmallows? It does not matter if you are twelve or forty-two. The ritual is the same. Find a good stick, peel the bark, skewer the marshmallow, and hold it just above the coals where the heat is steady and patient. The perfect toast takes time. The outside goes golden brown while the inside turns to warm silk. Rush it and you get a charred mess. Wait for it and you get something worth the effort.
This cocktail takes that entire campfire experience and puts it in a glass. The chocolate liqueur brings the candy bar element. The marshmallow vodka captures that toasted sweetness that only exists around a fire. And the moonshine holds it all together with a clean, sharp backbone that keeps the drink from sliding into dessert territory. The graham cracker rim is not optional. It is the crunch, the texture, the thing that makes your brain say this is a s'more. Toast that marshmallow garnish over the actual fire if you can. It is the difference between a cocktail and a memory.
S'mores Moonshine
Ingredients
- 2 oz Montucky Moonshine
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz marshmallow vodka
- Graham cracker crumbs for rim
- 1 toasted marshmallow for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass with a thin line of chocolate syrup, then dip the rim in crushed graham cracker crumbs.
- Fill the prepared glass with ice.
- Combine 2 oz Montucky Moonshine, 1 oz chocolate liqueur, and 1 oz marshmallow vodka in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds and strain into the glass.
- Toast a marshmallow over the campfire until golden and skewer it on a cocktail pick as garnish.
Serve It In
A wide-rimmed rocks glass so the graham cracker rim gets proper attention. The short, wide shape also lets you dip the toasted marshmallow directly into the drink between sips, which is absolutely encouraged.
Complete the Moment
Settle into campfire mode with the Montucky Moonshine Tee — soft enough for all-day comfort, rugged enough to catch a few sparks from the fire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I cannot find marshmallow vodka?
Substitute with vanilla vodka and add a splash of marshmallow fluff stirred into the shaker. Or use 1 oz of Irish cream liqueur for a creamier version that still captures the spirit of the drink.
Can I make this as a shot instead?
Halve the recipe and skip the ice. Shake the half portions well and strain into a shot glass with a graham cracker rim. It makes an excellent campfire party shot.
How do I crush graham crackers for the rim?
Put two graham cracker sheets in a zip-lock bag and crush them with the bottom of a mug. You want fine crumbs, not chunks. A food processor works too, but the bag method feels more appropriate for a campfire cocktail.