Prison Cell Hooch (Pruno)
Prison wine…or prison hooch ("Pruno") is made all the time by those that really want a
taste of grandpa's old' cough medicine. It is commonly made in the cell toilet.
The better choice, however, is to brew it in a trash bag.
Step #1: Make a strong bag by double or triple-bagging plastic trash bags.
Step #2: Pour warm water, your choice of fruit or fruit juice, raisons,
tomatoes, yeast, and as much sugar as you can get. If sugar is not on hand,
powdered drink mix will work also (kool-aid).
Note: (Many prisons make yeast illegal on the premises. In this case moldy bread
does just fine. Slices should be moist and can be put in a sock to strain any
stray elements.)
Step #3: Tie off the bag with a knot. Penetrate the bag with a straw, or some
other type of tube to allow carbon dioxide to release.
Step #4: Hide the bag where your prison guard can't see it. Three days is
enough, if you really can't wait. A week is a more reasonable time. Normal wine
takes around a month to brew.
It is crucial that you hide the smell. Burning incense or spraying deodorant can
help.