Mocktail version – This drink is delicious without alcohol! You can make it (almost) exactly like Starbucks does by adding a shot of espresso and your favorite flavored syrup to a shaker cup with ice, shaking, pouring the mixture into a glass, and topping with your favorite milk.Instead of plain whiskey, you could also use vodka or spiced rum. Opt for other spirits – Instead of flavored whiskey, you can also try Irish cream, coffee liquor, or chocolate liquor.Try dessert-inspired flavors like chocolate, caramel, or pecan. Use a different type of flavored whiskey – Any sweetened, flavored whiskey will work in place of peanut butter whiskey.(You can find my easy cinnamon syrup recipe in my apple cider old fashioned post.) More sweet version – If you prefer sweeter drinks, add ½-1 oz simple syrup or a flavored cinnamon syrup.Less sweet version – If you prefer your cocktails on the dry side, use 1 oz of plain whiskey and 1½ oz peanut butter whiskey.Add flavor – Try drizzling peanut butter, caramel, or chocolate sauce in your glass.Try it instead of Bailey’s in an Irish coffee, Kahlua in an espresso martini, or other spirits in a boozy milkshake. Since it’s sweetened, I recommend swapping it in for other cordials. Peanut butter whiskey tastes great in dessert-inspired cocktails. What are some cocktails you can make with peanut butter whiskey? Top with milk – Adding milk on top of your coffee creates a pretty cascading effect.

Then, you can dump everything right into a tall glass, ice included! Shake it up – Add everything to the shaker (except milk) and shake to incorporate all of the ingredients and dilute them slightly.If you’re using regular, unsweetened whiskey or if you’d like to sweeten up this drink, add ½-1 oz simple syrup or a flavored cinnamon syrup. Sweeten to your liking – Since the peanut butter whiskey in this recipe is sweetened, this drink doesn’t need extra syrup or sweeteners, unless you like your coffee drinks extra sweet.Instead of running to the coffee shop for a $5 drink, you can make your own at home… and add booze to it. This recipe uses the same method Starbucks baristas use to make oatmilk shaken espressos. You can use any type of milk or cream that you prefer! See recipe modifications for other milk ideas. A creamy barista blend from Oatly or Califia Farms would work best. Oat milk – Since this recipe is inspired by the Iced Oatmilk Shaken Espresso drinks at Starbucks, I thought it only fitting to use oat milk.Ground cinnamon – This is an optional ingredient, but a dash of cinnamon brings out the nutty coffee flavors in this recipe.Whiskey – A dash of plain, unflavored whiskey adds a gentle bite to remind you that you’re drinking a cocktail.See recipe modifications for other flavor ideas! Its main purpose in this recipe is to add nutty flavor and sweetness. Peanut butter whiskey – This flavored and sweetened whiskey is lower in ABV than standard whiskey (70 proof vs 100 proof).Mix 2 tsp instant espresso powder with 1 oz hot water to make a single espresso shot. I’ve tried this and it’s surprisingly yummy. Grab a shot of espresso (or four) from a nearby coffee shop. Espresso – This recipe is at its most rich and delicious with freshly brewed espresso.The ingredients for this coffee cocktail are simple – all you need is some espresso, complementary spirit(s) of choice, and your favorite creamy beverage (dairy or non-dairy).

Peanut butter whiskey cocktails