Peanut Butter Whiskey

If you don’t want to make your own whiskey, you can also use any brand of peanut butter whiskey such as Ole Smoky, Sheep Dog, Hard Truth Distillery, Skrewball, SQRRL, Rams Point, Revel Stoke or Bird Dog peanut butter whiskey (just to name a few!).

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Peanut butter whiskey is all the rage and it is no surprise! Once you taste this delicious whiskey, you can imagine all of the possibilities for different peanut butter whiskey drinks! If you are a whiskey or bourbon lover, be sure to check out this Smoked Old Fashioned for a real treat!

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You have probably heard of Sheepdog peanut butter whiskey, Ole Smokey peanut butter whiskey and Skrewball peanut butter whiskey. All delicious peanut butter whiskey options. However, my favorites are Ole Smokey and Sheep Dog!

Have your ever wanted to make your own homemade peanut butter whiskey? You have come to the right place!

Why this recipe works

peanut butter whiskey drink with peanut butter cup on rim and skrewball whiskey in background

This peanut butter whiskey is super rich in peanut butter flavor and absolutely delicious in so many peanut butter whiskey drinks!

While it takes a couple days to make, it is a very easy recipe and only requires a couple of ingredients. You can also modify this recipe to make it sweeter based on your tastes.

Once you learn the method of fat washing, you can make many other different flavors of whiskey.

Ingredients

Whiskey or Bourbon: Any of your choice drinking whiskey or bourbon will work. Here are some other ideas for best bourbon.

Unsweetened/Unsalted All Natural Peanut Butter: Unsweetened/unsalted all natural peanut butter is best if you want the most pure tasting peanut butter whiskey. If you want a sweeter whiskey, you can use a peanut butter with sugar in it, or add granulated white sugar (see below).

Sugar (Optional): If you want your peanut butter whiskey to be sweet, you can add 1-2 tablespoons white granulated sugar or use a sweetened peanut butter.

Instructions to make peanut butter whiskey

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Stir peanut butter so thoroughly mixed (oil generally rises to top in natural peanut butter).
Measure and pour whiskey into one bowl.
Measure and scoop peanut butter into another microwave safe bowl. Microwave peanut butter for 30 seconds. It helps release some of the fragrance in the oil.
Pour peanut butter into whiskey and stir thoroughly.

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Mixture will be cloudy. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, peanut butter will have settled to the bottom.

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Place nut milk bag into a third bowl. Pour mixture into nut milk bag to drain liquid into bowl.

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Gently squeeze nut milk bag to get additional liquid into the bowl. Be careful not to squeeze too hard. You want to keep as much of the solids in the nut milk bag and drain as much of the liquid into the bowl.
Cover mixture with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.

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After freezing overnight, remove from freezer and you should see fat has solidified and risen to the top. There will also be peanut butter solids at the bottom.
Skim any fat solids from the top with a slotted spoon.
Repeat steps using nut milk bag to separate out any remaining solids. Again, mixture will be cloudy. Cover and put back in freezer overnight.
Skim any remaining fat solids. Repeat this process as necessary to remove additional solids and fat.
Store in refrigerator.

Peanut butter whiskey drinks

When it comes to peanut butter whiskey drinks, the sky is the limit! Here are some peanut butter whiskey inspired cocktail ideas to get you started:

Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail

2 oz peanut butter whiskey
1.5 oz Godiva chocolate liqueur
0.5 oz half and half
Garnish with chocolate rim and peanut butter cup

Peanut Butter Whiskey Milkshake

4 oz peanut butter whiskey
2 tablespoons milk
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
3-4 ice cubes
Garnish with chocolate syrup and a peanut butter cup rim

Peanut Butter Whiskey Shot

peanut butter whiskey cocktail in a shot glass with a chocolate rim next to a peanut butter cup with a bite out of it

2 oz peanut butter whiskey
Shake over ice and serve in a shot glass
Garnish shot rim with chocolate syrup and enjoy with a large peanut butter cup!

Peanut Butter Jelly Shot

1 oz peanut butter whiskey
0.5 oz Chambord rasberry liqueur
Shake over ice and serve in a shot glass

Best peanut butter whiskey

Peanut butter whiskey has become so popular that there are many diffrent brands popping up on the market. Sheepdog peanut butter whiskey and Ole Smokey peanut butter whiskey are my personal favorites!

You may have also heard of such brands as Hard Truth Distillery, Skrewball, SQRRL, Rams Point, Revel Stoke or Bird Dog peanut butter whiskey (just to name a few!).

Fat Washing

skrewball peanut butter whiskey with peanut butter cups around

What is fat washing? Fat washing is the process of infusing something oily (think peanut butter!) into alcohol and then freezing to remove the fat solids.

Fat washing bourbon is a popular trend with bacon fat washed bourbon at the forefront of many fun options. Fat washing with peanut butter allows you to make your own peanut butter whiskey at home!

Fat washed whiskey, fat washed rum, fat washed gin, fat washed cognac and fat washed tequila are popping up on cocktail menus everywhere and you will love it when you try it.

FAQ and expert tips

sheep dog peanut butter whiskey peanut butter cup cocktail

Is there peanut butter in Skrewball whiskey?

The Skrewball whiskey recipe is proprietary. However, you can make this homemade peanut butter whiskey recipe using real peanut butter.

What is the alcohol content of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey?

The alcohol content in Skrewball peanut butter whiskey is 35%.

What is the best peanut butter whiskey?

That is a very hard question to answer as there are so many options on the market. Be sure to check out Ole Smoky, Hard Truth Distillery, Skrewball, Sheep Dog, SQRRL, Rams Point, Revel Stoke or Bird Dog peanut butter whiskey (just to name a few!)

Can you freeze Skrewball whiskey?

Yes, you can freeze Skrewball whiskey. Due to the high alcohol content, it will not completely freeze but will be cold and slightly slushy.

What does peanut butter whiskey taste like?

Peanut butter whiskey tastes like whiskey with undertones of peanut butter. Depending on the brand, it can also be quite sweet like a liquor.

What proof is peanut butter whiskey?

While it depends on the brand, many peanut butter whiskeys are in the range are around 70 proof.

What are the ingredients in peanut butter whiskey?

The ingredients in homemade peanut butter whiskey are peanut butter and whiskey or bourbon. The peanut butter solids must then be removed through the process of fat washing.

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Peanut Butter Whiskey (with Peanut Butter Whiskey Recipes)

Peanut butter whiskey is absolutely delicious and great in so many cocktails! Looking for ideas for peanut butter whiskey drinks? I will teach you how to make homemade peanut butter whiskey and help you put it to good use. If you don’t want to make your own whiskey, you can also use any brand of peanut butter whiskey such as Ole Smoky, Hard Truth Distillery, Skrewball, Sheep Dog, SQRRL, Rams Point, Revel Stoke or Bird Dog peanut butter whiskey (just to name a few!). Print Pin Course: alcohol, beverage, cocktail, DrinksCuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutesfat washing: 1 dayTotal Time: 1 day 5 minutes Servings: 1 cup Calories: 590kcal Author: Aubrey Cost: $6

Equipment

3 small bowls
nut milk bag, cheesecloth or coffee filters
slotted spoon

Ingredients

1 cup whiskey or bourbon
2 tablespoons unsweetened/unsalted all natural peanut butter
Note: If you want your peanut butter whiskey to be sweet, you can add 1-2 tablespoons white granulated sugar or use a sweetened peanut butter.

Instructions

Stir peanut butter so thoroughly mixed (oil generally rises to top in natural peanut butter).
Measure and pour whiskey into one bowl.
Measure and scoop peanut butter into another microwave safe bowl. Microwave peanut butter for 30 seconds. It helps release some of the fragrance in the oil.
Pour peanut butter into whiskey and stir thoroughly.
Mixture will be cloudy. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, peanut butter will have settled to the bottom.
Place nut milk bag into a third bowl. Pour mixture into nut milk bag to drain liquid into bowl.
Gently squeeze nut milk bag to get additional liquid into the bowl. Be careful not to squeeze too hard. You want to keep as much of the solids in the nut milk bag and drain as much of the liquid into the bowl.
Cover mixture with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
After freezing overnight, remove from freezer and you should see fat has solidified and risen to the top. There will also be peanut butter solids at the bottom.
Skim any fat solids from the top with a slotted spoon.
Repeat steps using nut milk bag (#7 and #8) to separate out any remaining solids. Again, mixture will be cloudy. Cover and put back in freezer overnight.
Skim any remaining fat solids. Repeat this process as necessary to remove additional solids and fat.
Store in refrigerator.