Peanut Butter Old Fashioned

Description: This playful twist on a classic cocktail combines the rich and nutty flavors of peanut butter with the warmth of bourbon. The addition of chocolate bitters and a hint of maple syrup takes this old-fashioned to a sumptuous new level. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 0.5 oz peanut butter syrup (see below) - 2 dashes chocolate bitters - 1 tsp maple syrup - Orange peel for garnish - Crushed peanuts for garnish (optional) Peanut Butter Syrup: - 1 cup water - 1 cup sugar - 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter To make the peanut butter syrup, combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the peanut butter and whisk until well combined. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool before use. Instructions: 1. In an old-fashioned glass, combine the bourbon, peanut butter syrup, chocolate bitters, and maple syrup. 2. Fill the glass with ice and stir gently to combine and chill the drink. 3. Express the oil of an orange peel over the glass and drop it in. 4. If desired, lightly coat the rim of the glass with crushed peanuts for added texture and aroma. Glassware: Old-fashioned glass