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How to Make a Tallulah Cocktail

Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Keyword: Cola, Peanuts, Whiskey
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 1333kcal
Author: Kris Longwell
A Tallulah Cocktail is an amazing mix of cola, peanuts, and whiskey. Talk about the perfect game-day drink! Start the peanut mix (which is called an orgreat) at least 6 hours before you need to serve (it lasts for up to 2 weeks in the fridge). This is such an unusual, but really awesome drink!
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Ingredients

FOR THE ORGEAT (OR PEANUT SYRUP

  • 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 1 oz brandy can use vodka instead

FOR THE COCKTAIL

  • 1.5 oz. whiskey
  • Cola for topping off drink

Instructions

MAKE THE ORGEAT

  • Pulverize peanuts (a food processor works very well).
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
  • Allow to boil for 3 minutes.
  • Add peanuts and simmer over low heat for another 3 minutes.
  • Gradually increase heat until near boiling.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 6 hours (up to 24).
  • Strain through cheesecloth (or fine mesh sieve), discarding peanuts.
  • Add brandy (or vodka), stir to combine.

MAKE THE COCKTAIL

  • Add ice to rocks glass
  • Add 1.5 ounces (1 shot) or orgeat.
  • Add the whisky and top with cola.
  • Stir until combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 1333kcal | Carbohydrates: 300g | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 299g