Skip to main content

Try these candy-inspired peanut butter cocktail shots

Peanut butter whiskey plus chocolate and caramel, for the candy lovers out there

candy peanut butter shots skrewball inspired cocktails
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

If you can’t get enough of candy, then you might enjoy some sweet candy-inspired shots. While the thought of party shots tends to send most of our minds spinning back to vodka jello, there’s no reason you can’t create a fun and tasty dessert style shot by mixing your ingredients carefully. As with many dessert cocktails, the key is to get the texture right — you’ll want to use thicker syrups or dairy ingredients to give your sweet drinks a rich, creamy texture that feels fun and indulgent rather than thin and overly sweet.

Another great trick to elevate your sweet cocktails is to add just a tiny dash of salt, as this helps to balance out sweet flavors. Peanut butter whiskey brand Skrewball has suggestions for two candy-inspired shots that blend the salty and nutty flavors of peanut butter with classic sweet ingredients like chocolate syrup, caramel, and a fun candy garnish to create party shots that capture all the fun of candy but with an adult edge, perfect for the season of indulgence.

Recommended Videos

Nutty Nougat Shot

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

Ingredients:

  • ½ oz choco syrup (dark)
  • ½ oz Skrewball
  • ½ oz Absolut
  • ½ oz Caramel Syrup
  • Garnish with a slice of candy bar

Method:

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake until cold and strain into glass. Garnish with a slice of candy bar.

Kandy Nut Krunch

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. choco syrup (dark)
  • ½ oz Skrewball
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt

Method:

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake until cold and strain into glass. Garnish rim with chilled caramel topping and crushed candy.

Georgina Torbet
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Georgina Torbet is a cocktail enthusiast based in Berlin, with an ever-growing gin collection and a love for trying out new…
This red-hued whiskey cocktail is perfect for your July 4th celebration
A refreshing whiskey drink for right about now
Summer Vacation cocktail.

Summer is here and the Fourth of July is right around the bend. For some, that means backyard barbecues and camping trips. For others, it's the time of year for festive cocktails.

We've got one courtesy of Stranahan's Whiskey that mixes up the colors of the American flag. It's a hibiscus cocktail recipe that puts the whiskey on a pedestal. And it's even patriotic in look, if that's your thing.

Read more
Move over IPAs — matcha beer is the new summer drink to try
What exactly is Matcha Beer?
Matcha Beer

Summer is here. It’s the season of days spent at the lake, beach, or floating in a river or creek with a beer in your hand. And while we enjoy a classic, crisp pilsner or hoppy IPA on a humid summer day, this year, we’re all about the trending Matcha Beer.

Before I delve into the beer itself, it’s essential to provide some background on matcha. In my years of writing professionally, I’ve spent a lot of time enjoying different types of tea and herbal beverages. When it comes to tea-centric drinks, it’s challenging to beat the appeal of matcha. Not only is matcha flavorful but this green-hued ground powder made from green tea leaves is also known for its antioxidant and healthy properties.

Read more
These coffee cocktails are the unexpected summer drinks you’ll crave all season
Summer coffee cocktails that aren't another espresso martini
Mr Black

I could sip on espresso martinis and frozen espresso martinis year-round, but sometimes, on hot summer days, you need something a bit sweeter and fruitier. These fruit-inspired summer coffee cocktails blend traditional summer flavors, like pineapple and strawberry, with Mr Black Coffee Liqueur for a caffeinated and alcoholic twist on your standard summer iced coffee.

Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, made with 100% specialty arabica coffee, Australian wheat vodka, and a touch of cane sugar, is the perfect base for creating unique summer cocktails with a caffeine boost. My favorite is the Café Colada, a drink that makes a great choice when you can't decide whether you want a fruity, frozen drink or an iced coffee (a frequent predicament I face). Here's how to make three fruity, summer coffee cocktails using Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur.

Read more