The Story Behind The Elvis Christmas

There’s no way Elvis would have a “Blue Christmas” if he had this cocktail by his side. The creative concoction from bartender Elmer Mejicanos, partner at San Francisco cocktail spot Causwells and new bar Lilah, replicates the 1950s singer’s favorite sandwich, featuring peanut butter, banana, and bacon.

The peanut butter component is represented by a flavored whiskey base and the banana makes an appearance in a specialty infused oat milk mixture. And although there’s no actual bacon in this drink, a splash of oloroso sherry offers a slightly savory, smoky, nutty note that adds to the illusion. For the dairy-free or eggnog-averse, this cocktail provides the perfect oat-milk-based alternative that still feels rich and festive.

Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces peanut butter-flavored whiskey
  • ½ ounce oloroso sherry
  • 3 ounces Banana Oat Milk*
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: Nilla Wafer cookie

Directions

  1. Add ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and shake until chilled.
  2. Strain into a milk jar over pebble ice.
  3. Garnish with a Nilla Wafer cookie and serve with a festive straw.

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Updated: 2024-12-23

Banana Oat Milk Ingredients

  • 6 cups oat milk
  • 1 cup banana
  • 1 cup Demerara sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Banana Oat Milk Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth.
  2. Strain through chinois.
  3. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Elvis Christmas

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