The Dirty Elvis Peanut Butter Banana Whiskey Cocktail
A bold backyard whiskey cocktail made with banana bourbon, peanut butter whiskey, bitters, and a light honey-bacon BBQ seasoning rim.
Equipment
- Short rocks glass
- Mixing glass or sturdy pint glass
- Bar spoon
- Cocktail strainer
- Two small saucers
- Measuring jigger
- Kitchen or cocktail torch, optional
Ingredients
For the Cocktail:
- 1 1/2 ounces Howler Head Banana Bourbon
- 3/4 ounce Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
- 2 dashes black walnut bitters or aromatic bitters
- Ice for stirring
- 1 large ice cube for serving
For the Rim:
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Meat Church Honey Bacon BBQ Rub plus more if needed
Optional Garnish:
- 1 thin banana coin or dried banana chip
- 1 small piece crisp cooked bacon
Instructions
- Place the rocks glass in the freezer for several minutes while preparing the cocktail, if desired.
- Pour the honey or maple syrup onto a small saucer.
- Spread the Honey Bacon BBQ seasoning in a thin layer on a second saucer.
- Lightly touch only one-half of the glass rim to the honey. Use the thinnest coating needed to make the seasoning stick.
- Press the honey-coated half of the rim gently into the BBQ seasoning. Lift the glass and tap away any loose excess.
- Place one large ice cube into the prepared glass.
- Add the Howler Head Banana Bourbon, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, and bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass approximately two-thirds full with ice.
- Stir continuously for 20 to 25 seconds, until the drink is thoroughly chilled and lightly diluted.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.
- For an optional brûléed banana garnish, place a thin banana coin on a heat-safe surface and lightly caramelize the top with a kitchen torch. Allow it to cool briefly.
- Garnish with the banana coin or dried banana chip and one small piece of crisp bacon, if desired. Serve Immediately
Notes
This is an original SG&G development formula and should be taste-tested before publication.
The recommended starting ratio is two parts Howler Head to one part Skrewball. Skrewball has a strong flavor and can overpower the banana bourbon when used too heavily.
For a sweeter, more peanut-forward drink, increase the Skrewball to 1 ounce.
For a less sweet drink, reduce the Skrewball to 1/2 ounce or add 1/4 ounce straight bourbon.
Black walnut bitters reinforce the nutty flavor. Standard aromatic bitters are an easy substitute.
Use only a light half-rim of seasoning. A full or heavy rim can make the drink too salty.
Do not add the BBQ seasoning directly to the cocktail.
Maple syrup may replace honey as the rim binder.
A dried banana chip is easier than a brûléed banana and requires no torch.
The bacon garnish is optional because the BBQ seasoning already provides bacon-inspired flavor.
Skrewball contains flavoring derived from peanuts and may contain nut and sesame derivatives. Anyone with food-allergy concerns should check current manufacturer guidance and consult a medical professional before consuming it.
Serve only to adults of legal drinking age. Enjoy responsibly.