ELVIS’ FRIED PB AND BANANA SANDWICH

Elvis’ Fried PB and Banana Sandwich!

(A sweet treat for the rock ‘n roll elite! Hunka, hunka (lightly) burnin’ love!)

2 1/2 oz @skrewballwhiskey Peanut Butter Whiskey

1/2 oz 99 Bananas liqueur

3 drops Scrappy’s aromatic bitters

Build in a rocks glass, ice optional

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