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If you love bold, nutty flavors and fun party drinks, these Skrewball peanut butter shots are going to be your new favorite treat. Sweet honey, creamy peanut butter, and two types of whiskey come together for a rich, dessert-like experience in a glass. The homemade peanut butter syrup adds a smooth, indulgent touch, while the chopped peanuts on the rim give a satisfying crunch. These shots are perfect for parties, game nights or anytime you want a unique drink that gets people talking.

Whiskey peanut butter shot with peanuts on the rim.

Skrewball peanut butter shots combine sweet honey, creamy peanut butter and flavored whiskeys into a fun party drink with a salty-sweet finish and crunchy rim.

If you love these flavors, also try making your own jalapeno hot honey or perhaps baklava crinkle or some salted caramel peanut butter cups.

Small jars of creamy drink with peanut-coated rims, surrounded by peanuts, honey dipper, and bottles in background—perfect for serving Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots or sipping honey flavoured whiskey.

Why You’ll Love It

Creative and fun: These shots look and taste like something from a cocktail bar.
Sweet and salty flavor: Perfectly balanced for dessert lovers and whiskey fans.
Easy to prep ahead: Make the syrup in advance and store it in the fridge.
Customizable presentation: Go all-out with garnishes or keep it simple.
Great for groups: This recipe easily scales up for a crowd.

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Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the syrup thicken.
Peanut butter: Creates the rich base flavor and gives body to the syrup and drink.
Honey: Adds natural sweetness and pairs perfectly with peanut butter.
Peanuts: Chopped for a crunchy, salty garnish.
Milk: Adds creaminess to balance the spirits.
Honey whiskey: Brings warmth and a smooth, sweet depth.
Skrewball whiskey: Adds a strong nutty profile and the signature Skrewball flavor.
Salt: A pinch brings out all the other flavors and enhances the finish.

Two whiskey bottles, including a peanut butter flavoured whiskey, milk, measuring spoons, nuts, and syrup rest on a rustic wooden surface.

How to Make Peanut Butter Honey Shots

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Make the syrup: Simmer peanut butter, honey, sugar, and water in a saucepan, whisking constantly. Cool completely.
Prep the glasses: Pipe peanut butter around the rim and roll in chopped peanuts to coat.
Mix the shots: Add milk, both whiskeys, syrup, salt and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well until chilled.
Serve: Pour into prepared shot glasses and serve cold.

A small jar of yogurt topped with chopped nuts, next to a honey dipper and peanut shells on a wooden surface—perfect alongside Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots for a unique dessert pairing.

Substitutions and Variations

Use almond butter: For a twist on the nutty flavor or to accommodate peanut allergies.
Try different milk: Use almond, oat, or Half & Half, depending on the texture you want.
Use maple syrup: Swap honey for maple in both the syrup and cocktail for a deeper, autumn-like sweetness.
Skip the rim: If you’re short on time, serve them rimless and still delicious.

Mini glass of creamy Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots with crushed peanuts on the rim, surrounded by peanut shells and bottles in the background—perfect dessert shots for any occasion.

Serving Suggestions

With appetizers: Enjoy teriyaki wings, Salisbury steak meatballs and buffalo chicken tenders with these peanut butter shots.
With something sweet: Consider peanut butter and jam cookies or salted caramel peanut butter cups as a tasty pairing.

Two jars of creamy dessert shots with chopped nuts and peanuts, set on a wooden surface, feature Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and peanut butter flavoured whiskey bottles in the background.

How to Store Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots

Store: These are best made fresh and served immediately. If you want to make the syrup ahead though, that’s fine and it will keep for up to a week as long as you keep it refrigerated and in a sealed container. Because the oils will naturally float up to the top, you’ll need to give it a good shake or stir before using.
Freeze: This isn’t a freezer-friendly recipe.

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Top Tips

Stir syrup before using: It can separate as it cools, so always mix before adding to your drink.
Chill your shot glasses: This keeps the shots cold longer and adds a nice touch.
Don’t skip the salt: That tiny pinch really makes all the other flavors pop.
Make ahead: The syrup can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge.

A creamy Skrewball Peanut Butter Shot in a small jar with a crushed peanut rim, surrounded by bottles and peanuts on a wooden surface.

Whiskey Honeyed Peanut Butter Shots FAQs

Can I make Skrewball peanut butter whiskey shooters without dairy?

Yes you can! Try almond, cashew or oat milk in place of the milk and you should get a very similar result.

What can you do with leftover peanut syrup?

Don’t throw out unused honey-peanut butter syrup. You can use it to sweeten lattes or drizzle it over your next batch of pancakes. Try it slathered over cinnamon rolls. There are plenty more possibilities too – let me know if you come up with some!

Small glass jar with creamy drink, rimmed with chopped peanuts and surrounded by peanuts in shells on a wooden table—perfect for enjoying Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots or peanut butter flavoured whiskey.

Whiskey Honeyed Peanut Butter Shots Recipe

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for whiskey honeyed peanut butter shots. These dessert shots are make with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and Screwball Peanut Butter flavoured whiskey.
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5 from 8 votes

Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots

By: Bella Bucchiotti
These Skrewball peanut butter shots are sweet, creamy, and just a little salty. Perfect for parties, holiday drinks, or after-dinner fun.
Prep Time: 32 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients 

For the Honey Peanut Butter Syrup (makes ¾ cup; enough for 24 shots)

For the Shots

  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter, smooth
  • 2 Tablespoons peanuts, about 8 whole peanuts, shelled and chopped
  • ice
  • 1/2 Cup milk, whole
  • 1/4 Cup honey flavor whiskey, such as Jack Daniels Tennessee honey
  • 1 Ounce Skrewball whiskey, or Jack Daniels peanut butter
  • 1 Ounce honey peanut butter syrup, see recipe below
  • ⅛ Teaspoon salt

Instructions 

Make the Honey Peanut Butter Syrup (makes ¾ cup; enough for 24 shots):

  • In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add granulated sugar, peanut butter, honey, and water, whisking until combined. While stirring, allow peanut butter syrup to come to a low boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, continuously whisking, as peanut butter can scorch. Pour into a heatproof container and cool to room temperature before using.

Make the Shots

  • Fill a sandwich-sized Ziploc bag with 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter and snip off the corner.
  • Pipe the peanut butter onto the side of the shot glass in any shape or pattern you’d like. It doesn’t have to look pretty.
  • Dip peanut butter-covered area into the chopped peanuts until all of the peanut butter is covered. Repeat this process for the next three shot glasses.
  • If the syrup has separated, stir to mix. Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice. Add salt, milk, Skrewball whiskey, peanut butter whiskey, and the syrup.
  • Replace lid securely and shake until chilled throughout and mixed thoroughly (20 to 30 seconds). Carefully pour into prepared 2-ounce shot glasses.

Notes

Stir syrup before using: It can separate as it cools, so always mix before adding to your drink.
Chill your shot glasses: This keeps the shots cold longer and adds a nice touch.
Don’t skip the salt: That tiny pinch really makes all the other flavors pop.
Make ahead: The syrup can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Two whiskey bottles, including a peanut butter flavoured whiskey, milk, measuring spoons, nuts, and syrup rest on a rustic wooden surface.
A saucepan with peanut butter, syrup, milk, and a splash of Peanut Butter flavoured whiskey, surrounded by shelled peanuts and measuring cups on a wooden table.
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Overhead view of someone pouring brown liquid into a glass with ice, near Jack Daniel's Honey and peanuts—perfect for crafting Skrewball Peanut Butter Shots or other dessert shots featuring honey flavoured whiskey.
Overhead view of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey whiskey, peanuts, a drink with ice, syrup, and measuring spoons on a wooden table.

Skrewball peanut butter shots are a fun and flavorful way to bring something unique to your next gathering. With a blend of creamy, sweet, salty, and nutty notes, they hit all the right flavors and look great in the glass. Whether you prep the syrup ahead for convenience or dress up the shot glasses for presentation, these are guaranteed to impress. Share them with friends or enjoy a few yourself; either way, they’re a hit waiting to happen.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 8 votes (5 ratings without comment)

3 Comments

  2. 5 stars
    It is really awesome. This can be done easily. First time trying a whiskey bottle in a healthy way. Thanks for sharing!

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