If you are a fan of peanut butter and chocolate, this Skrewball Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail is your dream drink in a glass! It’s made with creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate syrup, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, and a splash of coffee liqueur—basically, a peanut butter cup in cocktail form (but boozier!). If you are the type who likes to sip their dessert, this one’s for you. You should try my Naughty White Russian next. It’s a fun twist on the classic made with Kahlúa and a splash of RumChata for a creamy, cinnamon-spiced kick.
What Is Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, and Does It Taste Like Peanut Butter?
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey is a flavored whiskey with a smooth whiskey taste and a sweet peanut butter flavor. It’s not a liqueur but rather a whiskey with a fun peanut butter taste. And yes, it definitely tastes like peanut butter! It’s perfect for whiskey lovers who want to try something new, with the creamy peanut butter flavor blending smoothly with the warmth of the whiskey.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter mixes smoothly with the chocolate syrup and cream. It gives your peanut butter whiskey cocktail a rich, silky texture—just like a peanut butter cup! Crunchy peanut butter can leave little bits in your drink, so for the smoothest peanut butter cup cocktail, creamy is the way to go.
- Chocolate Syrup: Chocolate syrup adds that classic peanut butter cup flavor and makes the drink rich and sweet. It also blends easily with the other ingredients. If you don’t have any on hand, make your own!
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Heavy whipping cream (also called heavy cream) makes the cocktail smooth and creamy. You can use half-and-half, whole milk, or a non-dairy milk like almond milk if you prefer a lighter or dairy-free version!
- Peanut Butter Whiskey: Peanut butter whiskey, like Skrewball, blends traditional whiskey with a rich peanut butter flavor. I used Skrewball for its smooth and creamy texture, but feel free to use your favorite brand of peanut butter whiskey for the same delicious result!
- Coffee Liqueur: Coffee liqueur is a sweet, coffee-flavored alcohol, like Kahlúa. It has a rich, bold coffee taste with a bit of sweetness. Coffee liqueur is often used in drinks like a classic White Russian or an espresso martini or in dessert cocktails, adding a nice kick and coffee flavor.
- Ice: You will need ice for the cocktail shaker and the lowball glass for serving the drink.
- Peanut Butter Cups: I can never have too much chocolate peanut butter flavor! So, to add more and create a fun presentation, I topped each cocktail with a few mini peanut butter cups.
How To Make A Large Batch Of Peanut Butter Cup Cocktails For A Party
You can easily make a larger batch of the Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail by multiplying the ingredients based on the number of servings you need. Mix everything in a large pitcher or bowl, shake it up, and serve over ice. This way, you can make enough for a group or a party!
Can I Make A Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can make the Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail ahead of time! To do so, mix all the ingredients (except for the ice and garnish) in a pitcher or container and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve. When you’re ready, simply pour the mixture over crushed ice, garnish with mini peanut butter cups, and enjoy! This makes it easy to prepare in advance for parties or gatherings.
Peanut Butter Cup Mocktail: A Creamy, Alcohol-Free Dessert Drink
You can easily make a Peanut Butter Cup Mocktail by leaving out the alcohol but keeping the rest of the ingredients. Just replace the Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey with extra peanut butter or peanut butter syrup for more flavor. Swap the coffee liqueur with a little brewed coffee or coffee syrup (if you still want a hint of coffee flavor). Keep the chocolate syrup, heavy cream, and peanut butter for that rich, peanut butter cup taste. It will still be creamy, delicious, and just as satisfying without the alcohol!
Skrewball Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- 2 ounces peanut butter whiskey, like Skrewball
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur, like Kahlúa
- crushed ice
Toppings
- mini peanut butter cups, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, chocolate syrup, and heavy cream until smooth and fully combined.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the peanut butter mixture, peanut butter whiskey, and coffee liqueur.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, or until the peanut butter is fully blended and the mixture is well-chilled.
- Fill a lowball glass with crushed ice. Strain the cocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with mini peanut butter cups and serve immediately.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
This is delicious, especially if you love peanut butter! It is like a dessert in a glass!
Elizabeth
I did not know if I would like this cocktail, but I loved it! It really had the perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate. Yum!
Stephanie
To me, this is more of a dessert than a drink, but I really liked it! It is perfect for someone who likes peanut butter cups!
This cocktail looks so delicious! How did you make the circles of chocolate on the inside of the glass. It’s such great eye appeal!
I can’t wait to try it this weekend ! I am also going to take this idea one step further and make one like on a peanut butter -mud slide route. Thank you as always!!
Great idea!!!
Did I read this right? Peanut butter whisky? I’ve never heard of this. I need to find it! My friend lives off Peanut butter, be great for them.