This Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot transforms a classic childhood favorite into a smooth, indulgent, layered cocktail that's made for grown-up celebrations. It combines sweet berry flavor with nutty richness and a creamy finish that looks beautiful served in a clear shot glass. Perfect for parties, girls' night, or anytime you want a fun, perfectly balanced, dessert-style drink.
RECIPE ESSENTIALS
🍽️ Course: Cocktail
⏱️ Cooking Time: 2 minutes
🍴 Servings: 1 shot
🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, nutty, creamy
🍚 Best Served With: Dessert platters or party snacks
🧊 Make Ahead?: Best served immediately
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It's simple enough for beginners but impressive enough for entertaining. Best of all, it comes together in just minutes with only three simple ingredients. If you're looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing drink his recipe delivers every time.
This was inspired by my peanut butter shot and Butterfinger shot on this site, and pairs well with these strawberry cheesecake brownies.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Ready in Minutes: This Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot uses three ingredients and comes together in minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining.
- Nostalgic Flavor: The flavor combination surprises as it tastes like a grown-up PB&J sandwich with a smooth, nutty finish.
- Beginner-Friendly: Even if you're new to layering drinks, this recipe is easy to master.
- Customizable: You can shake it, layer it, or swap ingredients to suit your taste.
Ingredients
This shot requires just three liqueurs, a jigger (accurately measures liqueurs), shot glasses and a small spoon.
- Chambord: Provides the sweet raspberry "jelly" flavor.
- Frangelico: Adds smooth hazelnut warmth for the "peanut butter" note.
- Baileys Irish Cream: Finishes the shot with a creamy, slightly chocolatey layer.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Stronger Peanut Flavor: Add a splash of peanut butter whiskey or use it instead of Frangelico for more intense peanut flavor.
- Strawberry Flavor: Swap Chambord for a strawberry liqueur for classic strawberry PB&J flavor.
- Add Chocolate: Add a splash of chocolate liqueur for a nice change.
- Extra Creamy: Add a splash of heavy cream for a smoother result.
- Berry Vodka: Add a splash of raspberry or strawberry vodka for extra berry intensity.
- Garnish: Top with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crushed peanuts or mini chocolate chips.
Instructions
This layered shot takes just three simple steps. Don't rush the pour as slow layering creates the beautiful separation.
Into a shot glass pour Chambord.
Hover a small spoon (scoop side up), over the Chambord and slowly pour in Frangelico.
A small spoon (scoop side up) hovers over the Frangelico as the Bailey's is slowly poured in.
Expert Tips
- Storage: Liqueurs can be stored in the fridge but assembled shot(s) should be consumed immediately.
- Pour Slowly for Clean Layers: The key to a perfectly layered Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot is patience. Slow pouring prevents the liquids from blending.
- Use the Back of a Spoon: Hold the spoon just above the surface of the liquid and pour gently over it to create distinct layers.
- Shaken Shot: If presentation isn't important simply skip the layering and shake all ingredients together with or without ice for a fully blended result.
- Keep Ingredients at Room Temperature: Room temperature liqueurs layer more evenly than very cold ones.
- Serve Chilled Shot Glasses: A chilled glass helps keep defined layers and a cooler sip.
- Measure Precisely: Balanced flavor depends on accurate measurements. Too much of one liqueur can overpower the others.
- Use Clear Glassware: A clear shot glass highlights the layered effect and makes the drink more visually appealing.
- Prep Multiple Shots Like It's An Assembly Line: If making several for a party, pour each layer across all glasses before moving on to the next layer.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy other fun party cocktails like our snake bite shot and tic tac shot.
Serving Suggestions
- Add to a Dessert Table: Pair alongside peanut butter brownies or peanut butter chocolate cheesecake for a fun after-dinner treat.
- Make A Mixture: Serve with other dessert-inspired shots like key lime pie shot or Mexican candy shot.
- Offer at Gatherings: Great addition to holiday drink menus as it's a playful, easy-to-drink shot that fits right into any celebration.
- Peanut Butter Theme With Cookies: Enhance the nutty flavor theme with matching baked treats like our peanut butter cookie bars, peanut butter M&M cookies or peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can combine all ingredients in a shaker with or without ice and strain into a shot glass.
Yes, double the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice and shake until chilled. Serve in a rocks glass with or without ice.
It's best layered fresh, but you can pre-measure ingredients beforehand.
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If you enjoy fun dessert-style cocktails like this Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot, here are more party-ready drinks to try.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot
Equipment
- jigger to measure alcohol
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce Chambord liqueur
- ¾ ounce Frangelico hazelnut liqueur
- ½ ounce Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
- Into a shot glass pour Chambord.
- Hover a small spoon (scoop side up), over the Chambord and slowly pour in Frangelico.
- Do the same for the Baileys and enjoy.
Notes
- Storage: Liqueurs can be stored in the fridge but assembled shot(s) should be consumed immediately.
- Pour Slowly for Clean Layers: The key to a perfectly layered Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot is patience. Slow pouring prevents the liquids from blending.
- Use the Back of a Spoon: Hold the spoon just above the surface of the liquid and pour gently over it to create distinct layers.
- Shaken Shot: If presentation isn't important simply skip the layering and shake all ingredients together with or without ice for a fully blended result.
- Keep Ingredients at Room Temperature: Room temperature liqueurs layer more evenly than very cold ones.
- Serve Chilled Shot Glasses: A chilled glass helps keep defined layers and a cooler sip.
- Measure Precisely: Balanced flavor depends on accurate measurements. Too much of one liqueur can overpower the others.
- Use Clear Glassware: A clear shot glass highlights the layered effect and makes the drink more visually appealing.
- Prep Multiple Shots Like It's An Assembly Line: If making several for a party, pour each layer across all glasses before moving on to the next layer.
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