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Nostalgic Peanut Butter Whiskey & Jelly Shot (6 Ingredients)

Published: Feb 25, 2021 · Modified: Dec 28, 2021 by Jessica Mode · This content may include affiliate links.

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This post is sponsored by Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Learn to create a nostalgic PB&J shot recipe with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey.

Looking for a fun peanut butter whiskey shot recipe? This easy alcoholic drink is made from Skrewball whiskey and a fresh strawberry coulis to resemble a nostalgic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This is the perfect Skrewball recipe for any occasion! Even better, it only requires 6 ingredients!

strawberry shot with peanut butter whiskey

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  • What makes the shot taste like peanut butter & jelly?
  • How to Make Layered Shots
  • How to Garnish Your Peanut Butter Whiskey Shots
  • Nostalgic Peanut Butter Whiskey & Jelly Shot
  • Other Skrewball Recipes to Try

When I say I'm obsessed with peanut butter, I mean it! I eat it literally every day whether that be in my oatmeal, part of a smoothie, or in an alcoholic beverage.

If you have not yet heard of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, I'm about to introduce you to your new favorite spirit! Creator Steven Yeng was obviously as obsessed with peanut butter as I am. He had a signature shot as his bar that mixed peanut butter and whiskey. This eventually led to the creation of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, the base of my peanut butter and jelly shot.

Today, we're going a little old school, back to the days where you used to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch every day. I'm going to show you how to make this delicious layered shot with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey.

P.S. If you love learning about the in's and out's of common liquor (how it's made, how to pick out the right bottle for your taste, and how to make mixed drinks with it), check out my cocktail video series on YouTube.

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What makes the shot taste like peanut butter & jelly?

The key to a good peanut butter & jelly sandwich, in my opinion, is the silky smooth peanut butter, and the fresh, slightly acidic taste of jam. Achieving that same taste within a shot recipe seems like it would be difficult.

But, the makers of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey have developed the perfect peanut butter flavored whiskey that is unmatched by others in the industry. It has the same silky-smooth, nutty taste of traditional peanut butter, and it's PERFECT for our peanut butter & jelly shot.

Along with Skrewball whiskey, we're going to make homemade strawberry coulis for the jelly part of the shot. If you're unfamiliar with coulis, it's a thin fruit puree sauce. It gives us the old-school jelly vibe that we all know and love.

skrewball shot recipe with strawberry garnish

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How to Make Layered Shots

What I love about this shot is the layered effect. It reminds me of the nostalgia of slapping the piece of peanut butter bread with the piece of jelly bread (...please tell me you weren't one of those people who put the peanut butter and jelly on the same piece of bread).

Making layered shots is so much easier than you may think! All you really need is a bar spoon. Here's what you'll do.

  1. Make the jelly layer. Combine 1.5 ounces of strawberry coulis (recipe below) along with 1 ounce of vodka and ice in a Boston shaker. Shake for 30 seconds until well combined, then strain with a Hawthrone strainer into four shot glasses.


    Since this layer is fairly dense, it will stay on the bottom even after we layer our peanut butter whiskey on top.

  2. Make the peanut butter layer. Combine 4 ounces of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey along with a dash of heavy whipping cream and ice in a Boston shaker. Shake for 30 seconds until well combined. Strain with a Hawthorne strainer into a measuring cup or something that has a pour spout.


    Then, hold the bar spoon over the shot glass. The bottom of the spoon should be covering most of the opening of the shot glass and tilted slightly downwards. Slowly pour the peanut butter whiskey mixture directly on top of the bar spoon, and allow it to slowly drip into the cup. Move the bar spoon around slightly so the peanut butter layer evenly covers the top.

And there you go! You have yourself a beautiful layered shot. If you don't get it right the first time, keep trying! It takes a little bit of practice.

peanut butter and jelly shot garnishes with strawberry

How to Garnish Your Peanut Butter Whiskey Shots

I always encourage garnishing your cocktails. That's what makes drinks exciting and fun! All the high-end drinks you buy at the fancy cocktail bars are definitely going to have nice presentation, so why not do this at home?

Start off by grabbing your favorite shot glass. This shot fits perfectly in a 2 ounce shot glass. You can use glass shots, perfect for an elegant presentation, or plastic cups, great for parties.

Next, make sure to reserve a little bit of the strawberry coulis for garnish. The recipe below makes just enough coulis for 8 shots, but you can always scale up the recipe so you have additional coulis for more shots and the garnish.

Dip just the rim of the shot glass in the coulis. Then, thinly slice a strawberry with a paring knife and poke a cocktail pick through the upper, middle part of the strawberry. I like to fan the strawberry out while inserting the cocktail pick so it looks nice and full on the shot glass. Then, rest the cocktail pick gently on top of the shot and serve!

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skrewball peanut butter whiskey shot with strawberry
strawberry and peanut butter whiskey shot.

Nostalgic Peanut Butter Whiskey & Jelly Shot

Looking for a fun peanut butter whiskey shot recipe? This easy alcoholic drink is made from Skrewball whiskey and a fresh strawberry coulis to resemble a nostalgic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This is the perfect Skrewball recipe for any occasion! Even better, it only requires 6 ingredients!
Author: Jessica Mode
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Active Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
Total Time 24 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 two ounce shots
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Coulis

  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

For the Shot

  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 4 ounces Skrewball peanut butter whiskey
  • splash heavy whipping cream
  • additional strawberries for garnish

Instructions
 

For the Strawberry Coulis

  • To a medium saucepan add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until strawberries have visibly reduced in size and juice begins to form.
  • Reduce heat to low, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. The strawberries will continue to release juice and thicken.
  • Remove from heat. Puree in a blender until smooth. Optionally, strain seeds with a fine mesh strainer.

For the Shot

  • Combine 1.5 ounces of strawberry coulis along with vodka and ½ cup of ice in a Boston shaker. Shake for 30 seconds until well combined, then strain with a Hawthrone strainer into four shot glasses.
  • Combine 4 ounces of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey along with a dash of heavy whipping cream and ½ cup of ice in a Boston shaker. Shake for 30 seconds until well combined. Strain with a Hawthorne strainer into a measuring cup or something that has a pour spout.
  • Hold a bar spoon over the shot glass. The bottom of the spoon should be covering most of the opening of the shot glass and tilted slightly downwards. Slowly pour the peanut butter whiskey mixture directly on top of the bar spoon, and allow it to slowly drip into the shot glass. Move the bar spoon around slightly so the peanut butter layer evenly covers the top.
  • For the garnish, thinly slice a strawberry with a paring knife and poke a cocktail pick through the upper, middle part of the strawberry. Rest the cocktail pick gently on top of the shot. Serve immediately.

Notes

The strawberry coulis recipe can make a total of 8 shots. If you don't use all the coulis, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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Other Skrewball Recipes to Try

  • Peanut Butter Cup Shot
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  • Peanut Butter Whiskey Milkshake
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  1. Nope

    December 09, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    I can make it way easier on you...buy raspberry flavored whiskey put half peanut butter whiskey,half raspberry whiskey in a shot glass and shoot 😉 thank me later

    Reply
    • Jessica Mode

      December 10, 2021 at 8:27 am

      That's definitely an option as well 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alexandria

    December 17, 2021 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    A unique take on a PB&J - my friends and I loved these. They're very rich, but so good for a treat!

    Reply

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