RICH & BRIGHT

Clarified PB&J

This perfectly unreasonable cocktail is nostalgia in a glass, because nothing beats a PB&J with a glass of milk. Unless of course it's in cocktail form. Inspired by Maker’s Mark’s cherry vanilla flavor notes that reminded her of jam, the idea just snowballed from there. And it’s a great excuse for a fun garnish snack! There are two infusions and a clarification for this one, but this cocktail, like most good things, is worth the wait.

Advanced
5-7 minutes
Savory

ingredients and how to craft

What You Need

parts

2 Maker's Mark Fat-Washed with Peanut Butter*
1 Lemon Juice
0.75 Strawberry Vanilla Syrup**
0.25 Amaretto Liqueur
1 Milk
Garnish: Strawberry, PB&J sandwich

How to craft

Step 1

Mix Maker's Mark, lemon juice, syrup, & amaretto liqueur in a jar.

Step 2

In a container add milk. Slowly pour the cocktail into the milk to curdle.

Step 3

Let sit for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Strain through a coffee filter, this will take a bit of time.

Step 5

Serve chilled over ice. Garnish with mini PB&J danish.

*Maker's Mark Fat-Washed with Peanut Butter

Ingredients: 8 parts Maker's Mark, 1 1/2 tbsp Peanut Butter
Method: Add peanut butter to a jar. Add whisky and shake. Let infuse for a few hours. Chill in the freezer. Strain through a coffee filter. Store at room temp.

**Strawberry Vanilla Syrup

Ingredients: 2 cups Strawberries, 2 cups Sugar, 1 1/2 cups Water, 1 Vanilla Bean
Method: Add sliced strawberries to a pan. Add sugar, water, and vanilla bean. Add over medium heat and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool. Strain into a jar.

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