You must’ve had peanut butter on your toast countless times. However, have you ever wondered what it would taste like if you combined peanut butter with whiskey? It does sound a little absurd at first, we get it, but why not experiment a little with this beloved morning spread? We tried making the ultimate peanut butter fat-washed whiskey and here’s how you can make it too!
Fat-Washing: What Is It Exactly?
Before you enter the kitchen to make peanut butter fat-washed whiskey, you must be wondering, what exactly does fat-washing mean? And no, it doesn’t involve washing fat with water, we’ll explain it!
Fat-washing is when you take a fat or oil, such as butter, and infuse it with a spirit. This combination is then left in the freezer for at least 48 hours or more so that the fat separates from the spirit. Once you take it out of the freezer, you can separate the fat layer and and filter out the fat-infused spirit.
The result? A smooth, velvety, and rich spirit that beautifully captures the essence of your fat of choice. Now that you know what fat-washing is, let’s move on to the recipe of this peanut butter fat-washed whiskey!
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Peanut Butter Fat-Washed Whiskey Recipe
Ingredients And Tools:
- 1 full cup of peanut butter
- 360 ml of whiskey of your choice
- A jar
- A strainer
- A stirring tool, such as a spoon
Directions:
- Measure out a full cup of peanut butter and pour it into a jar. Note that, you can reduce the amount of peanut butter here if you don’t wish to have a stronger tasting whiskey.
- Measure out 360 ml of your favorite whiskey and pour it into the same jar.
- Stir it gently so that the peanut butter combines well with the whiskey.
- Pop the jar into a freezer for a minimum of 48 hours. This will help in separating the peanut butter and whiskey.
- After 48 hours, remove the jar out of the freezer – you’ll be seeing two wonderful layers of the fat (peanut butter
- Double strain the liquid and you have delightful peanut butter fat-washed whiskey!
Useful Tips:
- Make sure that you don’t use too much peanut butter, otherwise it would be difficult to strain the fat-washed whiskey.
- Use good-quality, smooth peanut butter so that the whiskey combines well with it.
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Summing Up
Both peanut butter and whiskey have their own separate fanbases, and combining them might sound like a food crime, but trust us with this recipe that will give you a rich and creamy whiskey with the irresistible nutty flavor of peanut. Try it out and let us know!
FAQs
What Does Fat Washing A Whiskey Do?
Fat-washing adds more depth and texture to the whiskey, enhancing your experience even more.
Does Fat Washed Liquor Go Bad?
Some fat-washed liquor can even last for up to a month. However, it is recommended that you store fat-washed liquor in a cool and dark place. If you aren’t using it immediately, we recommend setting it aside in a refrigerator to avoid it from going rancid.
Does Sunlight Affect Whiskey?
Yes, sunlight affects whiskey. If opened and left in direct sunlight, whiskey can lose its color and flavor over time.
