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Peanut butter lovers everywhere can now enjoy the rich, toasty aromas of one of the world’s most popular spreads while enjoying a buzz.
Chica Chida, a peanut butter agave spirit made with allergen-free extract, has partnered with Tipsy Scoop, a brand known for its infusion of liquor ice cream, to release “Peanut Butter and Ice Cream”. The flavor, aptly named for heartbroken and envious, was released just in time for Valentine’s Day.
“Tipsy Scoop is obviously known for its booze ice creamso what better way to use that?” Sam Hirsch, co-founder of the brand, told FOX Business. “It came together pretty naturally.”
‘Peanut Butter and Jealous’ is made with peanut butter ice cream, liqueur-infused grape jelly and Chica Chida agave liqueurs. (Chica Chida; Tipsy Scoop/Fox News)
Swirled with liquor-infused grape jelly, peanut butter ice cream combined with Chica~Chida was blended to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Each pint contains 5% ABV.
“When I was informed of a possible collaboration, I was very excited,” said Hirsch. “It was a no-brainer for us.”
Chica Chida is handmade Tequila, Mexicousing sprat, a species of agave.
“It’s not technically a tequila, because we’re not using blue agave,” Hirsch told FOX Business.
The unique flavor was created as a designated product for the shooter category, although the taste has sparked creativity among mixologists.
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Former Barstool interviewer Caleb Pressley joined Chica Chida as the celebrity face of the brand. (Chica Chida/Fox News)
“We get so many emails, so many videos, so many pictures from all of our distribution territories,” Hirsch said. “People have taken it seriously cocktail culture.”
Some of the most popular recipes using Chica Chida include Peanut Butter and Jelly Cups, Espresso Peanut Butter Martinis, and Hot Chocolate.
Chica Chida teamed up with former Barstool interviewer Caleb Pressley to serve as the face of the brand.
“I’ve never heard of anything like this before,” Pressley told FOX Business. “It tastes good. It’s in its own lane. Every person who tries it, loves it.”
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Chica Chida and Tipsy Scoop teamed up ahead of Valentine’s Day to launch an alcoholic ice cream. | Fox News
Pressley recently announced his departure from Barstool to launch his own production company, Bill Joe Productions.
The podcaster’s biological father, Billy Joe, was a NASCAR driver who died when Pressley was just a child. Pressley met his stepfather, Bill Lee Joe, when he was six years old.
“My stepdad came into my house and really became a great dad to me,” Pressley said. “I never felt a day like I didn’t have a father. He was just a very solid foundation for me and my brother.”
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The production company is named after a combination of his father’s names as a tribute to both of them.
“Peanut Butter and Jealous” is available online now New York City and Washington, DC stores through February 28.
