Take any number of fruit or veggies and ferment. the way I would do it is make wine and than still it. and still it again. Just trying to cook down to a higher proof alcohol.
Y'all know once you distill, it becomes illegal. You may legally make up to 200 gallons of winner and beer per person per year.
Most real moonshine is cut to 90-100 proof (45-50% alcohol). Just an FYI. If using the recipe posted, I suggest using grain alcohol.
Different yeasts will ferment to as different alcohol level maximum before the yeast dies. There are a couple yeasts available that will go to 20% (40 proof).
That is equivalent to many of the commercial beverages available in the local store.
Yes I make wine and beer. Regularly.