PB&J co*cktail Recipe – State of Dinner (2024)

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This easy co*cktail takes the classic flavors of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and turns them into a PB&J co*cktail! 3 simple ingredients! It's a no-hassle way to enjoy your favorite childhood flavors with a grown-up twist!

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I have been really into peanut butter recipes lately. Just the other day I shared some really incredible peanut butter and jelly wings. Those wings go great paired with this co*cktail, because you really can't have too much peanut butter, can you?

If you like sweet drinks that are easy to sip, then this is the drink for you!

Ingredient Information

This co*cktail could not get any easier! You don't need to bring out your saucepan to make a simple syrup, or your juicer to squeeze some citrus. Instead, it is made with a few simple ingredients:

Skrewball Whiskey: Whiskey infused with real peanut butter? Yes, please! If you have not yet tried Skrewball whiskey then it is time for you to go buy a bottle! This isn't a sponsored post. They aren't paying me to say this! You just have to know that Skrewball has the best tasting, smoothest peanut butter whiskey on the market.

As a matter of fact, I even use this whiskey in an amazing fudge recipe!

Jelly: Jelly adds sweetness and a fruity flavor to this co*cktail. Select your favorite flavor of jelly! I love strawberry, but blackberry or raspberry would be delicious as well! Really, any flavor that you love would be great! Use jelly instead of preserves or jam, so that the fruit chunks and seeds do not get in the way.

Bitters: The addition of bitters brings out the fruity flavor in the jelly, and adds depth to the drink. I used orange bitters, but any fruit-flavored bitters will work. You could even use unflavored bitters if that is all that you have.

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Steps to Make the co*cktail

Step 1: Fill your shaker with ice cubes.

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Step Two: Add the peanut butter whiskey and the jelly, then shake a couple of dashes of bitters over the top. Secure the shaker lid onto your shaker.

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Step Three: Shake vigourously for 60 seconds.

Some peanut butter & jelly co*cktail recipes direct you to turn the jelly into a simple syrup by warming it on the stove with water. That is great, and you can see the FAQs if you want to know how to do that. But in the spirit of keeping things simple, we just use jelly as it is.

Because the jelly is thick it is important that you shake it really well. Shaking a full 60-seconds will help it to infuse with the whiskey so that it is pourable through the co*cktail strainer.

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Step Four: Pour into a rocks glass over ice. You could also pour into a martini glass, if you prefer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a simple syrup with the jelly?

Yes, melting the jelly into water will turn it into a simple syrup that works well in this drink. Mix equal parts jelly and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to boil, turn the burner off and whisk until the jelly has completely dissolved.

How else can I drink peanut butter whiskey?

Skrewball peanut butter whiskey is sippable on its own. But you could also use it in a peanut butter old fashioned, or try peanut butter whiskey and ginger ale! Some crazy kids also do peanut butter and jelly shots using Skrewball whiskey!

More co*cktail Recipes

  • Cranberry Old Fashioned Recipe
  • Berry Mint Julep Recipe
  • Brandy Ice with Mint
  • Hot Honey Margarita Recipe
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Recipe

PB&J co*cktail

Recipe by: Erin

The childhood favorite sandwich inspires this adult co*cktail. It's an easy, 3 ingredient drink that is sweet and sippable!

5 from 14 votes

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 3 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Skrewball peanut butter whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon seedless fruit jelly (I use strawberry)
  • 2 dashes bitters (preferably fruit flavored)

Instructions

  • Add the peanut butter whiskey and the jelly to an ice-filled co*cktail shaker. Top with a couple of dashes of bitters.

  • Shake vigourously for 60 seconds.

  • Pour over ice into a rocks glass, or strain into a martini glass.

Notes

To fully infuse the peanut butter whiskey with the jelly it is important to vigorously shake the co*cktail for 60 seconds.

Alternatively, you can turn the jelly into a simple syrup which mixes more easily with the liquor. Mix equal parts jelly and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to boil, turn the burner off and whisk until the jelly has completely dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool completely, then add 1 ounce of the syrup to the co*cktail shaker.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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PB&J co*cktail Recipe – State of Dinner (2024)

FAQs

How do you make a PB and J co*cktail? ›

Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass. Pour the peanut butter whiskey over the ice, then the Chambord liqueur. Garnish with skewered fresh raspberries or a mini-peanut butter and jelly sandwich if you're feeling fancy.

How to make PB and J step by step? ›

Directions
  1. On one slice of bread, spread peanut butter evenly over the bread.
  2. On the other slice of bread, spread the jelly evenly over the bread.
  3. Put the two slices of bread together with the peanut butter and jelly facing in.
  4. Serve and enjoy!
  5. Optional: Remove crusts, cut diagonally.

What is good to mix with bird dog peanut butter whiskey? ›

Peanut Butter Whiskey Martini

Mix 2oz. Bird Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey with 1oz. Godiva white chocolate liqueur and a half ounce of half & half in a shaker with ice.

What is the ratio for PB&J? ›

The Ratios

To my taste, either equal parts or more jam than peanut butter is better, though double the amount of jam to peanut butter is a bit much. My personal preference is right in the middle, about 50% more jam than peanut butter by volume, but if that's too sweet for you, a 1:1 ratio will work too.

How do you make PB and J not soggy? ›

"Put peanut butter on both slices of the bread with the jelly in the middle," they offer up. "This will keep your bread from soaking up the jelly and getting soggy." Similar with the first tip, the key is minimizing the amount of bread exposed to the jelly for hours on end.

Can you make PB and J the night before? ›

A coupe of tablespoons of each on each piece of bread is plenty. Cover with plastic if making further ahead of time. These are great to make the night before, but if you want to make your sandwiches further ahead, once cut, wrap them in plastic wrap and keep the refrigerated, then you can just pop them into lunchboxes.

What does PB and J consist of? ›

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich (PB&J) consists of peanut butter and fruit preserves—jelly—spread on bread.

What was the original PB and J? ›

In 1901, the first peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipe appeared in the Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics written by Julia Davis Chandler. She said to use currant or crab-apple jelly and called the combination delicious and as far as she knew, original.

What alcohol pairs with peanut butter? ›

So what is the best pairing for alcohol and peanut butter? Whiskey and peanut butter! The alcohol and peanut pairing was a successful experiment, and I made a peanut butter chocolate and whiskey cake for my birthday.

Can you drink peanut butter whiskey by itself? ›

Food pairings are great, but sometimes, you just want to enjoy a great peanut butter whiskey co*cktail by itself. Good news is, there's no wrong way to enjoy your favorite flavored whiskey.

What whiskey is made with peanut butter? ›

Skrewball | The Original Peanut Butter Whiskey.

How do you make PB&J better? ›

10+ Ways to Switch Up a PB&J
  1. Make a regular PB&J, then toast the whole thing. ...
  2. Swap the jelly for romaine lettuce and honey. ...
  3. Make a triple decker: bread, jelly, peanut butter, bread, peanut butter, jelly, bread. ...
  4. Add Nutella OR smoked almonds OR mini chocolate chips OR cereal. ...
  5. Go for an open-faced treatment.
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How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dummies? ›

directions
  1. Spread the peanut butter on one piece of bread.
  2. Spread the jelly on the other side.
  3. Put the two pieces of bread together to form a sandwich.
  4. Toddler adaptation: cut off crusts before serving.

Which jelly is best for PBJ? ›

When it comes to the classic peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwich, there's no doubt that grape jelly reigns supreme.

What is a Cheers Mr Johnson co*cktail? ›

The “Cheers Mr. Johnson” contains “gin di Parmigiano, vodka, and basil Cocchi americano.” However, she had yet to try it as of our interview but plans on trying it next time she can.

Does Skrewball mix with co*ke? ›

Skrewball + Cola

As long as there has been whiskey, and as long as there has been cola, the two have been enjoyed together.

What do you mix with J&B? ›

J&B Rare Gimlet

- 25ml Lime cordial or better home-made lime cordial made by: Add the grated zest of 2 limes into a saucepan. Squeeze the juice of the 2 limes into a measuring jug, approximately 60ml, and top up with water until you have 100ml of liquid.

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