Indulge in a sweet, decadent treat with a Peanut Butter Cup Shot. It’s a creamy blend of peanut butter whiskey and rich crème de cacao that perfectly captures the flavors of your favorite candy. This easy-to-make shot is perfect for parties or a fun night in.
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About this Peanut Butter Cup Shot recipe
I’ve always had a soft spot for the combination of chocolate and peanut butter — there’s just something magical about that sweet, nutty flavor that instantly brings me joy. Peanut butter cups are my go-to road trip candy and my favorite Halloween candy too. So it’s no surprise I love having peanut butter whiskey on hand to mix into drinks.
So when I first made the Peanut Butter Cup Shot, made with smooth crème de cacao and peanut butter whiskey, I immediately loved it. It’s the perfect balance of creamy chocolate and rich, nutty warmth, and it genuinely tastes like a Reese’s cup in liquid form!
If you’re hosting a party or just craving something indulgent at home, this shot is an absolute favorite that always hits the spot. If you’re as obsessed with peanut butter cups as I am, you’re going to love this one!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
You’ll love this peanut butter cup shot recipe, for a few major reasons:
- The rich blend of chocolate and peanut butter creates an indulgent, candy-like taste that’s as satisfying as biting into a real peanut butter cup.
- With just two ingredients, crème de cacao and peanut butter whiskey, this shot is super simple to whip up.
- This shot is a guaranteed hit at parties, offering a fun, nostalgic flavor that just about everyone loves.
- You can also call them Skrewball shots, as it’s a great way to enjoy delightful peanut butter whiskey.
Tools & glassware
To make a Peanut Butter Cup Shot, you’ll need a few basic things, but primarily a basic bartending set. You’ll want a cocktail shaker, jigger and strainer.
When serving the drink, use 2-ounce shot glasses. Chill them beforehand in the freezer, for about an hour, to keep the shots ice cold.
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You only need two ingredients to make a Peanut Butter Cup Shot:
- peanut butter whiskey: Peanut butter whiskey is a sweet whiskey spirit that has been flavored with peanut butter flavoring or infused with peanuts. My preference is to use Skrewball peanut butter whiskey for any peanut butter cocktail. It’s got the most whiskey flavor, while still bringing in PB’s nutty flavors, but isn’t overly cloying or sweet.
- crème de cacao: This chocolate-flavored liqueur comes in two ways: in clear form and in a dark brown color. Use the dark one here. For a creamy peanut butter cup shot, use creamy chocolate liqueur instead of crème de cacao.
Instructions
Here’s how to make your own Peanut Butter Cup Shot at home:
- First, fill a cocktail shaker with peanut butter whisky and crème de cacao. Shake well until the shaker is cold in your hand. (If you’re just making a couple, you can pour them directly into a chilled shot glass, like I did.)
- Strain into a chilled shot glass, and enjoy!
Tips & tricks
- Chill the glasses: Pop your shot glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before serving. This will keep your shots icy cold and extra refreshing.
- Swap the crème de cacao: If you prefer a creamier shot, use chocolate liqueur instead of crème de cacao.
- Add a rim: Add a little more chocolate flavor by dipping the rim in chocolate syrup and maybe even some chocolate sprinkles.
Food pairings
Serve these peanut butter cup shots anytime you crave some chocolate and peanut butter! They’re great with real peanut butter cups, of course, but anything with this sweet combo would be delicious, like peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies! Or snack on a big bowl of puppy chow popcorn or buckeye snack mix.
Extra peanut butter whiskey? Make a chocolate peanut butter old-fashioned or a peanut butter whiskey milkshake.
FAQ
Crème de cacao is a sweet and syrupy liqueur with chocolate flavor. It means “chocolate cream” in French, but the cream does not refer to actual cream, as there is none in crème de cacao. Instead, it refers to the richness of the chocolate flavor. Crème de cacao comes in a dark brown version and a clear version.
Peanut butter whiskey is really game-changing for peanut butter lovers. It’s a sweet, flavored whiskey. People who love bourbon and peanut butter will probably love this inventive spirit. It is sweet and has added flavorings or infusions with peanuts, so it’s not a pure whiskey — purists may not be fans.
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Peanut Butter Cup Shot
ingredients
- 1¼ ounces peanut butter whiskey
- ¾ ounce crème de cacao
instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add peanut butter whiskey and crème de cacao. Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled shot glass and enjoy.
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