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    Homebody Eats » Recipes » Cocktails » Whiskey » Tropical Paradise Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail

    Tropical Paradise Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail

    Published: Sep 8, 2021 · Modified: Apr 7, 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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    Shake up a tropical tiki cocktail (in under 5 minutes) using peanut butter whiskey along with summer flavors like rum, coconut, and pineapple. At the first sip, you'll experience a sweet coconut flavor with a peanut butter note at the end.

    white tiki drinks with pineapple garnishes.

    If you're looking for a summer tropical cocktail, you have to try this coconut and peanut butter whiskey drink. I love the bright and fresh flavors found in tiki-style cocktails, and I wanted to bring a new twist by adding Skrewball.

    The cream of coconut and pineapple juice blends seamlessly with the bitter notes of Skrewball whiskey. This recipe is the best of both worlds blending sweet, fruity, and aromatic bitters.

    Jump to:
    • What You'll Learn In This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How To Make This Recipe
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Skrewball Cocktails
    • Tropical Paradise Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail

    What You'll Learn In This Recipe

    I've got a few bartender tricks to teach you by making this recipe:

    • How to make homemade cinnamon simple syrup.
    • A trick for purchasing the perfect ice for cocktails. Don't worry, it's cheap!
    • An elegant, but simple, way to garnish this tropical drink.

    For other bartender tips and tricks, check out my Liquor 101 series on YouTube.

    Ingredient Notes

    skrewball tropical tiki cocktail ingredients with labels.

    To make our tropical paradise cocktail, you'll need the following ingredients:

    • Light rum: There are many types of rum, but light rum tastes the best in this cocktail.
    • Peanut butter whiskey: There are many brands available such as Bird Dog, Skatterbrain, Hard Truth, Sqrrl, and Sheep Dog, but I especially love Skrewball.
    • Cinnamon simple syrup: I love the little bit of spice that comes from the cinnamon in the simple syrup. I also have a recipe to make a homemade version in the recipe notes below.
    • Cream of coconut: This ingredient not only adds coconut flavor to the drink but also a rich, creamy texture. It makes this drink taste similar to a pina colada.
    • Pineapple juice: Pineapple juice is a fresh, bright flavor profile to contrast with the heavy, rich peanut butter.
    • Aromatic bitters: In my opinion, almost all cocktails taste better with a few dashes of bitters. It helps round out the flavor, especially for slightly sweeter cocktails.
    • Pebble Ice: I love the way this drink looks with pebble ice. If you don't have fancy ice like this in your home kitchen, don't worry! Sonic sells a whole bag of pebble ice for around $3.00. This is a game changer when it comes to beautiful cocktail ice.
    • Ground Cinnamon/Pineapple Fronds: We will use both of these items for garnish. It's the perfect touch to finish off the cocktail.

    How To Make This Recipe

    two numbered photos showing how to pour liquor into a cocktail shaker and strain a cocktail.

    1. Add peanut butter whiskey, rum, cinnamon simple syrup, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and aromatic bitters to a Boston shaker with ice.

    Once everything is in the shaker, shake the cocktail vigorously until the drink is chilled.

    2. Strain the drink with a Hawthorne strainer into a chilled highball glass over pebble ice. This cocktail is really easy to make!

    numbered photo showing how to garnish cocktail with a slice of pineapple and fronds.

    3. Finally, it's time to garnish the cocktail. Add a shake of cinnamon, some pineapple fronds, and then a slice of pineapple.

    Expert Tips

    • Want an extra cold cocktail? Place the highball serving glasses in the freezer for 30 - 45 minutes before mixing up this tropical whiskey drink.
    • You can make a cinnamon simple syrup at home. All you'll need is some granulated sugar and cinnamon sticks. The full recipe is written out in the recipe card below.
    • It may seem like extra work to garnish the cocktail, but the special presentation makes the cocktail enticing to drink!

    Recipe FAQs

    Does it matter what brand of peanut butter whiskey I use?

    No, any brand will work. Feel free to use whatever is available in your area. My personal favorite is Skrewball.

    Can I substitute cinnamon simple syrup for regular simple syrup?

    Sure! It will give the tropical whiskey cocktail a different flavor profile, but it will still taste delicious.

    The cocktail is too sweet for me. What can I adjust?

    First, I would add less cinnamon simple syrup to the cocktail. You could also add a few more dashes of aromatic bitters for balance.

    pineapple, coconut, and peanut butter whiskey tiki drink.

    More Skrewball Cocktails

    Looking for more drinks to make with Skrewball whiskey? Try some of my other favorite recipes:

    • Peanut Butter Whiskey Moscow Mule Skrewball Drink
    • 3 Ingredient Payday Shot
    • Skrewball Old Fashioned (5 Ingredients)
    • Peanut Butter Whiskey Pudding Shots (5 Ingredients)

    Love this recipe? Please leave a 5-star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐rating in the recipe card below. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest for more recipes.

    white tropical whiskey cocktail with pineapple garnish.

    Tropical Paradise Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail

    Shake up a tropical tiki cocktail (in under 5 minutes) using peanut butter whiskey along with summer flavors like rum, coconut, and pineapple. At the first sip, you'll experience a sweet, coconut flavor with a peanut butter note at the end.
    Author: Jessica Mode
    5 from 1 vote
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    Active Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 210 kcal

    Equipment

    • boston shaker
    • jigger
    • Hawthorne strainer
    • highball glasses

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ ounces light rum
    • 1 ½ ounces peanut butter whiskey
    • 1 ounce cinnamon simple syrup
    • 1 ounce cream of coconut
    • ½ ounce pineapple juice
    • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
    • ground cinnamon for garnish
    • pineapple fronds for garnish
    • pineapple slice for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Add rum, peanut butter whiskey, cinnamon simple syrup, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and aromatic bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds until chilled.
    • Strain into a chilled highball glass over pebble ice.
    • Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, pineapple fronds, and a pineapple slice.

    Notes

    To make homemade cinnamon simple syrup add ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water to a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add in 2 cinnamon sticks. Allow cinnamon sticks to steep for at least one hour, up to 24 hours. Pour into a glass jar and seal tightly. The simple syrup will keep for 1 month in the refrigerator.
    Want an extra cold cocktail? Place the highball serving glasses in the freezer for 30 - 45 minutes before mixing up this tropical whiskey drink.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Brad

      December 6, 2021 at 3:45 PM

      5 stars
      I've been really into making Tiki style drinks lately, and I have to say this is one of my favorites that I've tired. Will definitely be making again - thanks

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