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    Homebody Eats » Recipes » Cocktails » 3 Ingredient Payday Shot

    3 Ingredient Payday Shot

    Published: Aug 9, 2021 · Modified: Jan 6, 2022 by Jessica Mode · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through the link, at no extra cost to you. Please see full disclosure for more details.

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    Mix up a super simple payday shot with peanut butter whiskey

    If you love eating a PayDay candy bar, this is the perfect alcoholic shot for you! With the help of peanut butter whiskey, butterscotch liqueur, and caramel vodka, you'll be throwing back this delicious shot recipe. Use some caramel and salted peanuts for the perfect garnish.

    payday candy bar in shot glass
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    • Recipe Video Tutorial
    • What You'll In This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Equipment & Tools
    • Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
    • Payday Shot
    • Other Recipes To Try

    My obsession with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey continues with another shot recipe! This time, it's inspired by the delicious PayDay candy bar. If you're unfamiliar with PayDays, they are made from caramel and peanuts, and they are absolutely delicious!

    You'll get a taste of all the PayDay flavors from the garnish, then my twist on an alcoholic version of the candy bar. This would be a perfect shot to make for game days, parties, or even for a New Year's Eve celebration.

    payday candybar shot

    Recipe Video Tutorial

    What You'll In This Recipe

    With every recipe, you'll learn a new skill to use in the kitchen. In today's recipe you'll learn:

    • The bartending tools you'll need to mix up a shaken shot
    • My favorite type of peanut butter whiskey (and other recipes you can use it in)
    • How to garnish a shot glass to make it fun and delicious

    If you love making shots at home, be sure to check out 50 of the most popular shot recipes. Plus, you can get a printable guide with all the recipes sent straight to your inbox.

    Ingredient Notes

    The most important part is to make this shot taste as much (as possible) like a PayDay candy bar. While it's impossible to get that super sweet taste with alcohol, all the flavor components are there. And, we're incorporating a little something sweet in the garnish.

    Here are the ingredients you'll need for this shot recipe:

    • Butterscotch liqueur: I like balancing out the shot with a dash of butterscotch. It helps sooth the caramel flavor. Butterscotch schnapps will also work!
    • Caramel flavored vodka: We have to add in a bit of caramel of really get the caramel taste of a PayDay.
    • Peanut butter whiskey: This whiskey packs the punch of peanut flavor for the PayDay shot. My favorite type of peanut butter whiskey to use is Skrewball. Check out other recipes to try (below) for more delicious ideas on how to use Skrewball.
    • Caramel topping: In order to help really pack in the caramel flavor we're going to garnish the rim of the shot glass with caramel sauce.
    • Salted peanuts: Add the finely crushed, salted peanuts on top of the caramel.
    • Peanut caramel candy bar: I love using a Payday as a final garnish!
    Payday shot recipe with peanut butter whiskey

    Equipment & Tools

    You'll need a couple of tools to make these PayDay shots:

    Boston Shaker: This is the tool you'll use to shake up the shot. It's a great thing to have around if you love making cocktails

    Hawthorne Strainer: The Hawthorne strainer is used to strain shaken shots from the shaker into the serving glass.

    Shot Glasses: These are my favorite glass shot glasses. Feel free to use a plastic alternative if you're making this recipe for a party.

    Cocktail Pick: These are totally optional, but work great to hold the garnish on drinks!

    Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make a large batch of these shots?

    Sure thing! You can make a few batches of the shot recipe below in your shaker. Just scale up the recipe according to your needs.

    If you're making these shots for a party, I'd suggest using plastic shot glasses and wooden cocktail picks for the garnish.

    If you garnish the shot glasses ahead of time, store them in the freezer until you're ready to serve. The caramel garnish will begin to melt if left too long at room temperature.

    I'm not a huge fan of alcohol. How can I make this shot taste less like alcohol?

    You can add in ¼ - ½ ounce of simple syrup to sweeten up the shot a bit!

    Do I have to garnish my shots?

    Nope, they will still taste delicious without the garnish! However, the garnish does add a fun touch to the shot and re-enforces the PayDay flavor.

    payday shot in candybar garnish
    three shots garnishes with Payday bars.

    Payday Shot

    If you love eating a PayDay candy bar, this is the perfect alcoholic shot for you! With the help of peanut butter whiskey, butterscotch liqueur, and caramel vodka, you'll be throwing back this delicious shot recipe. Use some caramel and salted peanuts for the perfect garnish.
    Author: Jessica Mode
    5 from 2 votes
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    Active Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 (2 ounce) shots
    Calories 101 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ounce butterscotch liqueur
    • 1 ounce caramel flavored vodka
    • 1 ounce peanut butter whiskey
    • chilled caramel topping for garnish
    • finely crushed salted peanuts for garnish
    • peanut caramel candy bar for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • To a cocktail shaker add butterscotch liqueur, caramel flavored vodka, peanut butter whiskey, and a handful of ice. Shake for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is cooled.
    • Garnish the shot glasses by dipping one side into chilled caramel sauce, then into the crushed peanuts. Using a hawthrone strainer, pour the drink into a shot glass. Garnish with a slice of peanut caramel candy bar on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    For a sweeter tasting shot, add in ¼ - ½ ounce of simple syrup.
    If you garnish the shot glasses ahead of time, store them in the freezer until you're ready to serve. The caramel garnish will begin to melt if left too long at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 4gIron: 1mg
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    1. Kaytene

      November 12, 2021 at 8:39 AM

      5 stars
      Oh man.. these were so good! I'm not even a whiskey drinker but these were delicious! Definitely a hit at my last bonfire!

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